Nicotine

Chapter 4- School

Artemis' POV

"I FOUND A PILE OF POLAROIDS, IN THE CRATES OF A RECORD SHOP, THEY WERE SEX-" The song stopped as I slid my finger across the screen unlocking it.

I groggily rolled to look at the small time on my phone, realizing 1) it was 6 a.m. 2) today was the first day of school and 3) I had an hour and a half before Jason was here to pick me up. I quickly jumped out of bed, or rather tried. My feet were caught up in the blanket so I tripped and fell, kicking the blankets off of me as I rushed down the hall and into the bathroom. I quickly turned on the shower picking a song while the water warmed. I ended up picking 'Can you feel the love tonight' from The Lion King. I hopped into the shower as the song began to play.

I quickly shaved my legs and armpits, not knowing yet what I want to wear. I wash my hair with the rose scented shampoo and conditioner, then my body with the vanilla body wash as another song comes to an end. I rinsed off one final time, making sure to wash all the conditioner out of my hair, and all the soap off of my skin. I got out, and was met with a steamy mirror.

I quickly wrapped a towel around my body, drying my torso and arms, then my legs. I wrapped the towel around my hair and began to open the door grabbing my phone. I stopped the music as I walked back to my room. As I walked back to my room it became quite apparent that I was completely exposed, because there was a draft coming from my open window. I quickly walked to my closet, pulling out a long sleeved gray dress with a criss-cross back, a burgundy bralette, with matching panties and spandex. I quickly get dressed then head over to my vanity.

With my hair still up in a towel I start to moisturize my body and face. I then pull the towel off my head grabbing my hair dryer. When I'm done drying my hair I turn on my phone, letting the music play through my room as I begin to do my makeup, and fix my hair. I do the basics first, part my hair and pin it back from my face. Cover up the garbage bags under my eyes, then I apply foundation, and then put a light pink shadow on my lid, going for a natural look. I finish everything of with a thin line of black eyeliner, and mascara.

I am not very good at makeup, so I don't even try contouring or fancy things. I walk towards my bed plugging in my phone, only to see it's 7 o'clock, and I have just enough time to grab something to eat and then come back up to grab my things. I rush down the stairs, passes my brothers still in their pajamas, looking like they encountered a tornado as they walked out of their rooms. They grumbled as a response to my 'good morning', following me very slowly down the stairs.

My parents were both in the kitchen, playfully making food for all of us. I grabbed a plate and filled it with yogurt and fruit, then grabbed a glass of milk. I thanked them both by kissing them each on the cheek, as I said goodbye and headed up stairs with a spoon in hand. I ate quickly, then placed my dishes on my bedside table, knowing that my brothers would be sent to get it later.

Ha, suckers.

I looked at my phone seeing it was 7:20, and I quickly made my way to the bathroom, brushing my teeth, and picking up my clothes to throw in the hamper. As I picked up my bag, I texted jason.

'Hey, I'll meet you outside my door, then we can grab coffee before school. Okay?'

I hadn't gotten a response when I went back to put my clothes in my hamper, that is until I heard the door to my stair way open.

"Jason?" I called into the dark.

No response.

Fucking great. Some Psycho murderer just entered my house and is going to kill me... Or maybe Jason just has headphones in. Oh god.

I quietly walk down the steps, thinking the worst as I see a figure walking in my direction. As he gets closer I hear music.

God damnit Jason