I opened my eyes at 8:50 am . My dad knocked on my door before saying
" Time to wake up !"
" 5 more minutes !" I respond , wiping the drown from my mouth .
" What are you ,13? You're 17 now Crystal , almost an adult . It's time to wake up " He said again . I rolled my eyes . I hated being 17 . The last year of freedom in your life before becoming a boring adult . I slowly lay upward , my bonnet hanging off my head , and my mouth as dry as the Sahara desert.
" I'm up , I'm up ! now go away . Now " I snap, getting off of my bed to walk to the white door in my bedroom that led to my bathroom .
I look at myself through the big glass mirror for a minute . My eyes were all groggily looking . My curly hair was frizzed out into a dented curly fro, and dried saliva on the side of my mouth . I pick up the white wash cloth to wash my face , staring into the sink , thinking about my friends and my old house , i felt tears emerging in my eyes , but I shook it off before my eyes got even groggier , if that's a word . I dipped the white cloth under the cold water , before patting under my eyes. After washing my face , I reached for my toothbrush . I brushed my teeth under they were squeaky clean , which didn't matter because today wasn't the day I was going to be smiling . I decided to shower and wash my hair after brushing my teeth . I hadn't washed my hair in 2 months , but kept it oiled and wet all day . I did want to drive up Ma's water bill , because my hair took at least 20-25 minutes to wash NOT including me already washing myself. But I didn't care here . For all I cared , the water bill could be $10,000. That's what he gets for leaving me when I needed him most . I turned on the clear shower water , before stripping off my clothes and stepping into the lukewarm shower . The shower had no Scented body wash or any type of soap at all . I packed a whole bottle in my toiletries , which were on the counter , i opened the door to step out , tripping on the bottom part and twisting my ankle , falling on my side .
I wince in pain and sit there for a little bit , the grey tile floor , cold , before jumping back up and grabbing my shower needs , and carefully stepping back in .
I rinsed my hair first , getting it all under the shower head . The water cascades down my skin , and reminded me of how much I loved the rain . I wondered if it was still raining . I raked my hands through my hair , feeling the curls well.... Curl. Then I wash my body with dove scented soap on a loofa , before taking a wash cloth and applying dove unscented bar soap on my private areas .
After my shower , and washing my hair , I step out , wrapping my white towel around my waist . I took my curly hair products out ,while letting myself air dry, my hair damping wet. I grab my den man brush , running it through my soaking wet curls , before adding an average drop of mielle leave in conditioner in my hands and detangling my 3c curls . I then section my hair and add more leave in conditioner, just to re de tangle , before adding curl defining gel in each section . I shake my fingers to keep them from cramping up. My curls had less frizz this morning , they looked like 3c curls !! I then just did a casual slickback with edges .by the time I was done with my hair , I was fully dry . I then put on deodorant and lotion before putting a robe on and heading back to my room to get dressed .
" Yo , you got 10 minutes to get dressed so we can go shopping " My dad said , as he passed by my closed door .
I walked to my dresser , I felt lazy so I picked out a regular black Nike hoodie , grey sweatpants , and black crocs and slid them on . I sprayed myself with " a thousand wishes perfume " before walking out of my room with my phone & beats .
I made my way back to the dining room and saw my dad sitting with coffee in his hand . I was really hungry , since I passed on the Chinese food yesterday.
"No breakfast?" I asked , coldly .
" Well maybe if you didn't have those beats on all the time you would've heard me say we're buying some on the way" he said.
I put my beats on the table. No beats today.
" lets go" he said , picking his keys up .
we walked over to the car in the garage , before entering the car . Dad pressed one button , and the garage opened . We pulled out of the garage, and I immediately looked to the right , it was still raining . but it was one of those false rains that I hated . When the sun is shining brightly , but rain is still falling down . The drive was silent as always , I didn't speak until we pulled into the Walmart Parking lot .
" Where's my school supply list ?" I asked , taking off my seatbelt . The rain stopped.
my dad then held out his hand , a piece of paper in his big palm. I took it out of his hands before opening my car door and stepping out . My dad rushed over to get a cart , before coming back with it , then we walked into Walmart . I led the way to the school supply aisle ,my paper in my hands . My dad looked ridiculous following me around . I'm 17. My car is still with mom . After what seemed to be forever , we were driving home . I got a whole BUNCH of new clothes . when we left the mall , it was pouring in rain . My dad could barely see the road . I loved rain , but this was just ... overwhelming . We pulled back into the driveway after a long , stressful drive . But this time , there was another car in the driveway. Who could possibly be here ?
"That's yours . The wind must've blown the bow off . But ... yeah " Dad said , slapping his hand on his forehead . I loved it . A Toyota Highlander . Nothing to much . I had my permit , so i could really just leave right now , but i was too tired . I ran inside , my socks soaked, like i just swam in a pool , my shopping bags wet . My new North face backpack dripping . I stomped angrily to my room , and closed my door . It was 7 at night now . Yes , we had been out for THAT LONG .
i placed my bags to the side , before heading to the bathroom to go shower . I turned on the water , before closing the glass door to let it warm up . then it hit me . Tomorrow, I officially become " The New Girl" . Tomorrow , I officially have to start over . I had to restart my ego , and I would not mess it up by having my DAD drive me to school. So I would definitely be driving myself to school. But what would I wear ?? I stripped off my clothes before putting on my shower cap and grabbing my towel and stepping in the shower . I gave myself a good scrub , making sure every part of myself was clean . When I got out of the shower , I dried myself off . I applied lotion , then slid a frank ocean and ethika boxers on . I started preparing myself for tomorrow. Mentally and physically. I labeled all my school supplies , and went to bed . Tomorrow , I start my new life .
