Our Summer of Direction

Chapter Twenty-two

I wake up feeling refreshed and bound over to my closet to find an outfit. I decide to wear my black skinny jeans with my red DJ MALIK shirt and red DJ MALIK shoes. I put my hair into a ponytail and find my bad ass leather jacket to complete the look. When I go downstairs my mum has a bowl of Captain Crunch poured for me with milk on the side. I smile happily and eat my favorite cereal before saying goodbye and going out to my car. I notice Emilea already out there. She has on her favorite outfit: red skinny jeans with her black batman shirt. I smile and jump into my car.

“You seem really happy and energetic…it is kind of freakin me out.” Em says as I say good morning. I roll my eyes at her and drive to school.

“Katie Barnstable come to the office!” The intercom crackles when I walk into the doors. I shrug at Emilea and walk in.

“The principal would like to see you.” Ms. Cindy the secretary says. I nod getting nervous and go into the door she is pointing at.

“Sit down please.” The principal say gesturing toward a chair. I sit down and start to fidget.

“You’re not in trouble Katie; I just wanted to let you know about early graduation.” He says calmly.

“Early graduation?” I ask.

“Yes, you got all of your credits early so you will be graduating just before Thanksgiving.” He says congratulating me.

“Have you already applied to any colleges?” He asks looking at some papers.

“Yeah, 4 colleges; 2 in America.” I say with a smile.

“Very nice!” He crows. We talk for a few more minutes then he sends me off to class.

“What was that about?” Emilea questions the moment I sit down at the table in acting.

“Well, I get to graduate early!” I say smiling.

“Sweet! When you graduate I am out of here!” Harry says happily.

“I hope I get to graduate early!” Emilea exclaims. I nod and Harry and I get picked to perform our scene first. We do and Mrs. Nicks praises us. I smile happily and sit down ready to watch Emilea and Hanna. They perform and Hanna rushes to a garbage can and throws up.

“I’m okay!” She says perkily never losing her smile. I hold back a laugh and Emilea just shakes her head in disgust.

“She certainly is always happy.” Harry says when a very irritated Emilea sits down. Emilea shoots him a glare and we watch a few more groups perform.

“Let’s go sing for free!” Harry says as we walk to choir.

“Some of us only sing for free.” I say punching him gently.

“I cannot imagine why! Money is great!” He laughs sitting down on the risers. Mr. Clay puts on a movie and just tells us to shut up. I laugh at Harry’s very surprised expression and fall asleep during the most irritating movie ever. 

“Katie, wake up!” Harry says picking me up. I open my eyes and he set me down gently.

“I hate that movie.” I say for the 15th time that hour.

“So I’ve heard.” Harry laughs.

“It is the most ridiculous, stupid, boring, and…STUPID movie ever!” I say continuing to rant. Harry just holds back another laugh and we go to history. Mr. Baker immediately asks for our homework and collects it quickly.

“I want you all to read pages 847-862.” He says before sitting down and playing angry birds on his phone. I laugh at him and start to read the assignment. The bell rings before we get a chance to talk about it and we rush to 4th hour.