I woke up alone in my bed and I looked around my bedroom, searching for Maeve. I could have sworn she was here when I fell asleep.
I dismissed my thoughts and continued getting ready for my day at school. I would need to leave soon if I wanted to get there on time since my house was at least a half hour away.
I still had an hour before class started so I decided that I had time to take a shower. I walked into the bathroom as a large yawn escaped me and I lifted my arms into a stretch. I passed by my mirror and almost peed myself when I saw my reflection. I temporarily forgot that my hair was blonde, it was a huge change.
I breathed deeply and tried to slow my heart rate as I looked at myself in the mirror. This bleach blonde hair was definitely going to take some getting used to.
After using the toilet, I pulled my hair into a bun and got into the shower. I washed my body and avoided getting my hair wet since I wasn't sure if I should wash freshly dyed hair. Clara hadn't told me anything.
I got out and wrapped a towel around my body before walking back into my room and finding something to wear. I decided on some regular jeans and a dark grey knit sweater. The sweater was a little baggy on me, but that was good since the weather was getting colder as we got into October. I pulled on my brown leather boots and made my way downstairs.
When I walked through the doorway of the kitchen, I jumped back with a small gasp at the sight of someone lying on the counter with a half-eaten bowl of Cheerios next to them. They were sleeping soundly with a slight snore and I quietly walked over to the unmoving body.
I poked her. "Maeve, wake up."
She didn't move and if anything, her snoring got louder. I poked her a little bit harder and she shot up.
"What? I'm up. It was an accident." Her hair was standing up in every direction and she had dried drool across her cheek. I almost laughed at her confused state.
"Why are you on the kitchen counter?" I asked her.
She looked around as if just realizing where she was. She stared at the floor with a thoughtful expression on her face.
"I wanted a late night snack." She mumbled.
"Okay, why don't you go back to bed?" I helped her off of the counter and gestured to the staircase as if she were a child.
She shuffled out of the room with her eyes half closed and I continued on with my morning routine. Next on my agenda was fruity pebbles. Fifteen minutes later I was in my car and on my way to the school.
After my longer than usual drive, I pulled into the parking lot. Earlier, I had pulled my hair into a side braid and applied my regular eye liner and burgundy lip stick.
I grabbed my backpack and started making my way through the parking lot. Since I was a little bit later because of my long drive, all of the close parking spaces were taken. I finally made it into the building and I started on my way to first period.
Entering the classroom I noticed that a lot of people were already seated, so I assumed the first bell had rung. I walked over and sat beside Madison. She kept her gaze on her desk and her hands were clasped together in her lap.
"Hey Maddie." I smiled. She glanced at me and did a double take when she saw my hair.
"Oh my god, Melanie!" Her eyes were wide and she reached over and pulled on the end of my braid.
I laughed. "Yeah, it's different."
"It's blonde!" She sat back and stared at me. "What made you want to dye it?"
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The Swap
Teen FictionBrynn Bennett is confident, fun, and outgoing. She's the nicest person you'll meet unless you get on her bad side. Life for Brynn was perfectly ordinary until one day she unexpectedly finds out that she has a twin. With the shock of meeting her othe...