IHML :: 5SOS

0.2

Calum Hood

I ran as fast as I could avoiding the stares of my hardheaded classmates as I ran the extra mile to pass this stupid class.

My legs started shaking, knees buckling,
Chest heaving-

-Saved by the fire alarm

"Alright class listen up, make your way to the main hallway and proceed home. it's an early day due to an unexpected drill, see you all tomorrow" Coach Richmond shouted at the class on the bleechers.

Soon after he approached me.

I had my hands on my knees with one ear bud out.

"You did good today, Hood" he paused.
"Ever thought of joining track" he soon questioned.

"No sir" I said still out of breath.

"Alright, well you better get goin' kid"

All of a sudden a burst of energy sprouted within me and all I wanted to do was get out of this place.

I sprinted towards the main parking lot gate only to be greeted with chains and locks.

Shit.

I jumped over and sped towards my car.
I put the key in the ignition and checked the time on my radio.

2:18

My dad was home.

Great.

I sped down the oddly familiar road in hope of seeing no car in my driveway.

I saw my dad's silver Mustang parked crooked on my lawn.

I heard the loud booming of the TV just as I walked in. I tried to slip through and head to my room without my drunk dad seeing me while he was pissed drunk and faded as fuck on the living room couch.

I skipped each step praying to God he did
see or hear me.

I made it to the last step when all of a sudden I tripped and fell with an umph.

His head snapped toward the scatter I had just caused.

"Calum" he grumbled.

"Yea" I said uneasily. I shifted to where I was sitting in the top step facing him.

"Why the fuck are you early again" he asked angrily.

This was the second time I was out early.
I was early last Tuesday because I skipped futbol practice.

Didn't get that scar on my left arm for nothing.

"They let out early for an emergency drill"
I said frightened and unaware of his next action.

"2 weeks" he growled.

"but dad-" I tried to protest.

"I said 2 weeks and that's final Calum Thomas" he said sternly.

I ran to my room and slammed the door shut. I couldn't be punished.

Tonight of all nights I had to be punished.
I was planning on meeting with my mom and Mali tonight.

I, Calum Thomas Hood, hate my life

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