Moment of Reflection

Chapter 10

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Audrey: Do you need a ride today?

Daisy: Not to school but after school I will need a ride to the bank and then someone's address. I'm finally going to buy a car lmao

I texted Audrey as I walked down the sidewalk, the morning Colorado air filling my lungs, I never minded walking to school, since it was close. For me it's only a brisk twenty minute walk, so I woke up a little earlier so I could get to school early.

I loved being inside the building really early in the morning; not many students, if any; and it was quiet and peaceful.

Walking down the hall, I figured I could sit in the Cafe to pass time.

Entering the coffeehouse like environment, I approached the counter and ordered an iced coffee. Once paying for and receiving said coffee, I turned around, heading to one of the tables near the windows.

Setting my drink and backpack down, I plugged in my ear buds, placing them into my ears.

With my music isolating me from the outside world, I had the chance to check over craigslist. I didn't know if I wanted a car or a truck. I did know that I wanted a motorcycle. But that wouldn't be happening any time soon. I thought about what I would be using the vehicle for, and came to the conclusion of settling on a truck.

I didn't know what I wanted, but I knew I didn't want to spend a ton of money. Due to the fact I know I will be doing things to the vehicle itself... in which will add up.

I made sure to change the search settings to show only vehicles with images, automatic transmission, and the maximum price would be a thousand dollars.

With my settings changed I typed 'pickup' in the search bar, being quite vague since I wanted the largest selection possible.

Scrolling through, I would see a picture I liked and opened it in a new tab. After about eleven or so trucks, I decided I should sort through those.

Truck after truck seemed to look good... but not function well. Many of them had transmission problems, blown engines, brake issues, the list would go on.

I had only three trucks left when I faintly heard the bell ring over my music, causing me to head to my first hour.

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"Since I still don't know many of your names, if any," Vito began, "so we are going to do another get to know you activity."

Sporadic students groaned, causing Vito to give them an attitude.

"UGGHHH I can't do something as simple as write my name and like three answers on a piece of paper. It's SO much work!!" He voiced his best teenager impression, leaning on his desk for support.

It had caused most of them to shut up, and a few others to laugh.

"So everyone will need a half piece of paper. Then I will walk around with this cup and you will draw two pieces of paper. All you have to do is answer those two questions on your paper in a logical manner. For example if the question is 'what is your favorite food' don't just write 'potato'. Write something like 'potatoes are my favorite food'."

He spoke as he walked around, students drawing from the red solo cup. Before I knew it, he was holding the cup in front of me.

Swallowing nervously, I stuck my fingers in the cup, pulling out only one piece. I felt so embarrassed and exposed in front of him. I could feel my heart pound in my chest as I reached for the second one, pulling it out and causing him to walk to the next student.