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WALK HOME: WEIRD??MAYBE!!

I shivered, wrapping my arms around myself. The nice weather had subsided pretty quickly and it was starting to get cold already. Unfortunately, in my rush to get away from Mr.Hall, I left my things in the class, including my jacket. I most definitely was not going back there.

Rubbing my hands together, I began the long trudge home. In reality it wasnt that long, but the cold made it seem ages longer. The wind started to pick up and it blew a pile of leaves at me. I grumbled, brushing my clothes off and picking the pieces of leaves out of my hair. The houses on this street looked so warm and inviting. I wasnt even near my house yet and I was condidering B and E. It was better than having leaves blown into my face every five seconds. I sighed. I wasnt like this, I wouldnt resort to a felony just because it was cold outside.

But, my hands were starting to get numb and I could barely move them. I clasped my palms together and crossed the road, turning onto the next street. Every now and then, I'd hear the whir of a car engine passing behind me, on the busier road a street over. The one I was walking down was a more residential street and deserted. Or atleast, I think everyone was indoors.

Suddenly, the purr of an obviously foreign and expensive engine sounded next to me, and I saw the red sports car pull into the driveway of one of the larger houses. Alot of people could've driven that car....despite the fact this is a small town.... and nobody could imagine buying that unless they won the lottery.

My thoughts were swept away when Mr. Hall exited the car and walked up the pathway to his house. He was holding a briefcase and a.....messenger bag. My messenger bag!! It was strange, after I made an exit like that, I thought he'd just leave it in the classroom. At least he cared enough for it not to get stolen. I felt my pride go down the drain. I had to talk to him, even after what I did today.

"M-Mr. H-H-Hall?" I called out, shivering. He paused and turned away from his door.

"Hello?'

I bit my lip, and walked closer to the house. At least I could blush out here and blame it on the cold.

"It's m-me....P-Persephone..."

Mr.Hall widened his eyes at my disheveled appearance, and he set his briefcase on the front steps to his house, approaching me.

"Persephone, what're you doing out here? It's freezing."

"Gee, you dont th-think I noticed t-that?" I grumbled, still shivering. I sighed, glancing down at my bag.

"I didnt want your things to get stolen...here's your bag." he handed it to me, and I took it gracefully.

"And my Jacket?"

"Your jacket? Persephone, your jacket wasn't in the classroom."

"N-no! I remember bringing my jacket!! J-just like I remember completing my homework."-

"Why would I lie about that? Your grades are important, and you're obviously suffering out in this weather. I dont want to see you like this" He sighed.

I couldn't feel my face. I just stood there, staring up at him. Either he was an amazing actor, or he was telling the truth. I surprised myself by believing he was telling the truth.

"You can't walk home like this....do you need a ride?" he offered.

I looked at his car. It was so overly expensive it made me want to laugh. It was a better alternative than walking home. But, I didn't know if I should let Mr.Hall drive me.

"F-fine..." I stammered, storming over to his car and getting inside. After a moment, he got in too, and started the engine. It was an insanely perfect temperature in the car interior. Heated seats, the air vents all set to 70 degrees. After my hands heated up again, I got the courage to turn on the radio. I didn't want to drive in silence.

Mr.Hall drove down the street, and I dictated the turns he should make every so often, watching for the street signs that were so familiar. After a few minutes, he pulled onto my street, and I told him to stop at the brick house in the middle. My house was relatively big, my parents were both lawyers. They were never home, though. They were always on business trips that kept them away.

"Thanks..." I muttered and exited the car.

Walking up to my front door, I took out the key, inserted it into the lock,and turned until I heard the chamber click. I opened the door quickly, turning to walk inside. I turned to give a slight wave to Mr. Hall. I tensed, looking at the space where his car once was. He was gone...