A Living Dream // 5sos

chapter 4: a new day

Evelyn's POV

I woke up to my stupid alarm. It read 5am, like always. I slowly stood up yawning fiercely and made my way to the bathroom. On the way there I took a glance at myself in the mirror.......yup my hair is a birds nest.

I got to the bathroom and started to brush my long loose curled dirty blonde hair.  It didn't take too long, my hair is usually pretty good to work with. After putting it up in a messy pony tail, I grabbed my toothbrush and toothpaste and started to brush my teeth.

I took a shower yesterday so there wasn't a need to get up early and take one, but I just got up without any fuss.

After brushing my teeth I washed my face and applied a bit of makeup. I don't like to put too much on. I don't want to ruin my big hazel eyes.

I went to my room and started to pick an outfit. I decided on black ripped skinny jeans and a red black and white striped long sleeve shirt. I let my hair flow down my back then I let a brush through it one more time. I smiled happily at myself in the mirror. I was in such a good mood this morning.

I turned to check the time on my clock. 5:25am. Wow. I've managed to get ready without any trouble in 25 minutes. That's a first.

I quickly grabbed my back pack and phone and went downstairs. My mom had already left for work and my brother doesn't start school until around 8:30am. I decided to be a good sister and not wake him up this early.

My school starts at 8:15am but I usually get there around 7:30am just so I can get organized for the day.

I decided to make some toast with cinnamon. I ate it peacefully.

I looked out my kitchen window and watched the sun come up. It was a variety of oranges, pinks and yellows. I loved this morning. I was in such a good mood and I don't know why or how......but I liked it.

I finished my toast and went to put my things in my bag for school. I checked the clock on the stove. 6:00am. Riley usually wakes up at this time. But I didn't want to walk to school with her today. I was enjoying my alone time.

I went upstairs to pick my shoes. I went with my black combat boots. Then I grabbed my beanie and varsity jacket and was ready to go.

I walked back downstairs, grabbed my bag and wrote a note to Josh (my younger annoying brother) saying that I left already and to make sure to lock the door. We usually go together but he's 13. He's a big boy.

I walked out the door and took in a breath of fresh air. The wonderful Canada cold air. I didn't mind the cold that much. Call me crazy but I didn't mind at all that it was only 8 degrees. 

I started my walk to school which usually only takes 20 minutes. 15 if I take the shortcut through the forest but, being the scaredy cat I am, I prefer to take the long way.

The long way is random sidewalks along random neighbourhoods. But I enjoy looking at all the houses.

There is this one really pretty house at the corner of my street. Its been up for sale for a while but I noticed last week that someone moved in. But, I never got a chance to welcome the new neighbours.

As I walked closer to the house, there was a figure lying on the grass. My combat boots made a lot of noise which caused the figure to look up at me.

"Evelyn?"  The person was wearing a hood and I couldn't see its face. But as if it read mind, they quickly took off their hood.

"Jack? I didn't know you lived here."  I stated as I approached him.

"Yeah. We moved here last week. I was gonna go to school but I lost track of thoughts and sat down to think. But since you're here, do you want to walk with me?"  He asked as he got up. He was wearing black jeans, a white jacket and black converse. He had a black beanie on which really poped out his blonde hair. His brown eyes stared deep into mine. I felt myself walking toward him. I was about to hold his hand or something...but stopped myself before he could notice what I was doing.