Recess: Secret of Beginning

Chapter 2

A phone blared out Phoenix by Fall Out Boy loudly around the room. Spinelli groaned as she reached  over sleepily to shut off her alarm, which vibrated on her bedside table. She switched it off before stuffing her face into her pillow and groaning.

She stuck her head back up, let out a huff and rolled herself off her bed. She proceeded to the bathroom lazily while yawning. She gazed at herself in the mirror tiredly before turning on her tap and splashing cold water on her face. She looked back up into the mirror more awake this time.

Spinelli, being 13 years of age and nearly turning 14 soon had changed a bit since 4th grade. She grew to be 5'0 tall and she grew out her thick black hair past her shoulder blades, they were even curling lightly at the ends. Her figure started to show through as well as her chest, which she wasn't too pleased with but over the summer she started to accept it and even take pride in it.

Out of the two girls in the group, she was the first one to start her puberty. She even got her period before Gretchen! She wasn't happy to be the first to start her puberty, it scared her. But she got over it and learned to deal with it.

Although Spinelli still had some tomboy tendencies she grew out of most of them. She didn't try to punch or hurt anyone who made fun of her now. She opted to death threats and being very aloof. Although if someone even dared to touch or make fun of her friends, she didn't hesitate to start a fight then.

She proceeded to brush her teeth and hair. Spinelli wasn't a fan of make-up, wearing only a bit of concealer to hide any blemishes or pimples and chapstick. She went back to her room to get dressed.  She put on a pair of black jeans, grey tank top, a red hoodie and red converse. She also put on her signature orange beanie, which she still has from 4th grade, making sure not to cover her side fringe.

Her clothing style leant to be a bit more girly but not too girly. She developed an obsession with beanies, hats, hoodies, leather jackets, plaid shirts, boots and scarfs. She had a snapback collection, as well as a hoodie/jumper one. They consisted of designs of her favourite fandoms, quotes and generally anything that she found interesting.

Jegging was her usual go to wear. But sometimes she got an urge to wear a skirt or even a dress. But it was on very odd occasions, but it did happen.

It started in the middle of 6th grade. Only Gretchen knew about it until one day T.J called for her on the weekend and she was wearing a grey dress with an orange splatter design on it along with a jean jacket and knee-high boots. He was surprised and questioned her about it, she revealed to him that she just felt like wearing it.
Although he was surprised, he still smiled and said she looked good in it. They then went to the lake to throw some pebbles and after headed off to Kelso's.

Spinelli also started to pay attention in school and stopped hiding that she got good grades from her friends. Although she might not have been a straight A student like Gretchen, her grades didn't go below a C, maths and science being the only exceptions.

She wasn't a goody two shoes either, teachers did have to remind her to quieten down or to stop talking but it never really went beyond that, maybe some unfinished homework once in a while but otherwise nothing too serious. Unless you count the pranks the group sometimes pulled.

Spinelli grabbed her bag and skipped downstairs. Her parents were already up and had made breakfast which consisted of pancakes. Spinelli sat down at the table and grabbed a plate of pancakes which she proceeds to pour maple syrup over. She gobbled them up quickly.

"Morning Pookie, did you sleep well?" Mr Spinelli asked as he came into the kitchen in his navy suite and sat across from her. "Same as always" Spinelli replied with her mouth full.

She got used to her parent's embarrassing antics and learned to ignore and deal with them. "Ashley, please don't speak with your mouth full" Mrs Spinelli scolded while still frying more pancakes. Spinelli rolled her eyes slightly and replied "Sorry ma".

"Can one of you please drive me to school?" Spinelli asked as she finished her pancakes and put her plate in the sink. She then put her lunch in her bag and then grabbed a chocolate milk carton out of the fridge.

"I'm very sorry sweetie, both I and your father have to go to work early" Mrs Spinell apologised. Mr Spinelli nodded as he finished off his cup of coffee.

Spinelli looked disappointed as she looked from her mum to her dad. "I'll drive you" Joey said as he came into the kitchen. Spinelli smiled. "Thanks Joe, you're the best" she said before she ran out of the house and into his black honda accord, 1999 model. Joey winked at his parents before following Spinelli.

Joey was tall, standing at 6'0. He was skinny and had black short hair and dark eyes. His two arms consisted of many tattoos but you usually didn't see them because of his signature black leather jacket that he only took off at home. He was 21 years old and was going to turn 22 in a couple of months.

They were both very close, and Spinelli was very aware of how much Joey actually cared for her, even if he didn't say it a lot she knew by his actions that he did.

Joey dropped her off at the front entrance but didn't drive off before teasing her. After they had their usual sibling banter he drove off saying he needs to hurry if he doesn't want to be late for work. Spinelli sighed and shaked her head before turning her attettion to the school building.

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~Hey Guys, Hope you enjoyed this chapter. If you want to leave any suggestions, please do so in the comments :) have a good day/afternoon/night ;)

Love,
Natalie <3 :) (p.s all credits go to Fall Out Boy for their song The Phoeinx, I don't own the song)