autumn sky // Jack Gilinski

ch. 4

Collins POV - Monday morning
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'ding ding ding' I groan and blindly reach for my phone on my nightstand to turn off my alarm. I'm extremely exhausted from setting up my room this past weekend. I make an inhumane noise as I stretch and rip off my covers and sit up slowly.

I look out the window and see it's raining. Yes. Nothing makes me happier than cold, rainy, fall days. They make me want to curl up by a window and read a book with a cup of coffee.

I slowly trudge over to my closet and try to find something to wear. I finally come to decide that a simple pair of black jeans, a white T-shirt and my distressed denim jacket will do the trick, without making me stand out too much, but will make me seem fashionable. Once again, I'm overthinking things. It is my first day of school at a new school, so I guess a little thought into my outfit is necessary.

I head to shower and lay my clothes down on my chair next to my desk. After I'm done showering I throw my clothes on and blow-dry my hair. I usually keep brunette hair natural, so I don't do anything special to it today. Next I walk over to my vanity mirror across my room and sit down to do my makeup, I put on a light foundation, mascara, blush and swipe of tinted lip moisturizer.

I check my phone and realize I only have 20 minutes to eat and get all my school back and supplies out together. I quickly grab my black backpack, shoving my notebooks and pens into it and head down stairs.

"Good morning honey. You look very nice this morning." My mom says then gives me a hug.

"Thanks mama." I reply then kiss her on the cheek. I love my mom so much. She always finds something to compliment me on whenever I get up in the morning.

I head to the freezer and grab 2 waffles out and pop them in the toaster. While I'm waiting my dad walks in and greets me with a hug, he's late for his first day of work so he rushes out. As I sit down to eat my waffles my mom lectures me on 'staying away from the right people'; meaning, stay away from Jack. It's crazy how much your first impression can have on other people.

"I really did not like that boys attitude towards us and his parents, Collins" She says to me. I laugh at her deep concern. Who am I kidding, I should be concerned too, he seemed like a douche bag.

When it's time to leave I get up and give my mom a big hug and tell her I love her, then make my way out to my black Jeep. I hop in the car and type in the schools address into my phone. Westside High School. Happy senior year!

My drive to school was just what I needed before my stress and anxiety kicked up. The tress are just turning orange and red, getting ready to shed their leaves. The low fog hovered above the hills, making me smile. Nebraska looked like back home to me, which gave me much needed comfort.

As I pull up to the schools parking lot my eyes dart around nervously looking for students. I finally realize nobody is here yet because I came early to get my schedule from the front desk. I walk in the main doors of the school slowly, and admire the inside of the school. It seems well kept and clean. I head into the main office and I am immediately greeted by a woman with short red hair and purple glasses.

"Hi, you must be Collins, I'm Mrs. Shaffer. Your mom called a few minutes ago and said you were a bit nervous about transferring here, so we decided to have you shadow a student for a couple of days so you can find your way around easier." I smiled and thanked her.

Thank God! I have a feeling that today won't be as bad as I made it out to be. I really hope they picked an outgoing student for me to follow, That'd be so awkw-

"Oh Collins, here's your kiddo coming right now" Mrs. Shaffer says with an excited tone.

I turn and stand up to see who will be showing me around.

You have got to be kidding me.

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