Blood Moon Lake

Chapter 2

Beep! Beep! Beep! I groaned and stuffed my head under my pillow, silently praying my alarm would take the hint and shut up. Sadly, it didn't, and it continued to blare in my ear, signaling it was time to get up.

Rolling over, I turned off the alarm and checked the time. The clock read seven-thirty. We had to leave by eight to get there on time, so that means I had half an hour to get ready. I should have time to sleep a bit longer-

Rolling out of bed, I fell to the floor with a thump. "I ONLY HAVE HALF AN HOUR TO GET READY!"

Scrambling off the floor, my eyes darted around the room wildly. My bag was packed, and I had clothes out already. So, all I need to do is shower, get dressed, eat breakfast, and brush my teeth. I can do that in half an hour. Right?

I just can't stay in the shower long. I can set a timer for that, and cereal is quick to eat. I'll be fine.

Grabbing my stuff, I ran into the bathroom I shared with my dorm mate, undressed, and got into the shower. I turned on the shower and was immediately met with warm water falling onto my skin. I relaxed a bit; warm showers are nice, and they help me calm my nerves. Unfortunately, I don't have time to enjoy it.

Quickly washing off, I dried myself and got dressed. Grabbing my phone, I checked the time: seven forty-five. Shoot, I need to hurry up!

Running out to the dorm's small kitchenette, I grabbed a bowl and some cereal out of one of the cabinets. Pouring some of the cereal into the bowl, I snatched some milk out of the fridge and dumped it in the bowl. I scarfed down the cereal and then checked the time. Seven fifty-five, I had five minutes to brush my teeth and comb my hair.

Dashing into the bathroom, I pulled my toothbrush out of the holder and grabbed the toothpaste from the drawer. Secretly, thankfully, I moved all my stuff out the day before, and I hurriedly brushed my teeth.

My phone dinged, signaling I had gotten a message. Spitting out my toothpaste, I snatched my phone from its spot on the counter.

It was Ella. "Dude, you ready? We're waiting for you."

"Sorry," I replied, "I woke up late, and I still had to get ready. Don't worry; I'm almost done. I just need to comb my hair, and then I'll be down."

Shoving my phone into my back pocket, I rinsed off my toothbrush and put it up. I opened one of the other drawers and pulled out my comb. Turning on the sink, I put my comb under the water so that it would be easier to style my hair.

I began running the comb through my hair to smooth it down. Once I finished it, I checked how I looked in the mirror. My brown bangs were brushed to the left side of my face. Deciding I didn't like how it looked, I ran my hand through my bangs to add volume. I smiled, perfect.

Running into my room, I grabbed my duffel bag and backpack and ran out of the dorm. I sprinted down the stairs and dashed out of the building into the parking lot. I scanned the lot for Ella's blue sedan.

"Luke!" I heard someone shout from across the parking lot, "Over here! Hurry up!"

Turning towards the voice, I saw Ella standing outside her car, waving her hands. I set off running in the direction of the car.

"Sorry," I apologized, "I slept in since we stayed out so late after the movie."

"It's fine," Anna piped up from the back of the car. "We all woke up a bit late."

I smiled at her and mouthed 'Thank you'.

"Yeah, we all woke up late, but we got ready in time," Ella scowled, opening up the trunk. "Now put your stuff in the trunk so we can go. I don't want to be any later than we already are."