In This Cruel World

Call me when you get home

Next morning, Ashley and Michael both had school. On Michael's side of the story, Marlon and Randy were throwing pillows at him. "Wake...up!" They chanted, throwing a pillow between each word. Finally, after a long stressful six minutes for Marlon and Randy, Michael opened his eyes and yawned. "Guys... What time is it?" He asked as he was finally woke. "5:45 A.M", Marlon replied with attitude. Michael in return chucked a pillow at Marlon, striking him in the face. "Ow!" Michael snickered. Marlon mugged Michael and brought up getting ready for school. "Right oh right!" Michael said going into the bathroom.

  Michael got ready for the day and in no time, he was on his way to pick Ashley up. Once he got to Ashley's doorstep, he ring the doorbell. He heard a exasperated voice respond 'hold on.' He waited for a few minutes until the door opened and it was Ashley herself. Michael smiled at her and gazed upon her appearance. She had a peach spaghetti strap sundress stopping at her knees, clear gloss on her lips, she wore bangs with her luscious curls and headband decorating her hair, and wore matching peach sandals. "Hey Michael", Ashley finally said. "How do you do it?" Michael replied astounded. "Do what?" Ashley asked.Michael burst out, "How do you look beautiful every day? How do you look so amazing and take my breath away every time I see you? How did you steal my heart without even me realizing? How do you kiss my lips so tenderly? How do you make me feel so good inside after just seeing you? How can I get lost into your eyes without getting bored? How can you brighten my day with just looking at you? How do you do it?" Ashley blushed tomato red. "I-I don't know how lucky I am to have a guy like you". Michael chuckled, " I know girl, I'm like a four leaf clover-I'm rare to find". Ashley giggled and replied," You're so silly Michael but let's get to school."

They walked to school with Michael telling all about how he's a 'store on Black Friday'. When they arrive, Michael pouted. "This is my least favorite part of the day because I'm not with you", Michael said sadly. Ashley looked sad as well. " I know right but at least we will see each other after school!" She said which lifted Michael's spirit suddenly. " Oh yeah! I can't wait!" He then grabbed Ashley's face and gave her a big ol' kiss going to class. Ashley stood there confused, not knowing what just happened. After a minute or two, she laughed at her silly boyfriend and went to her classes.

Just when school was over, Michael was at Ashley and his meeting spot anticipating for Ashley's arrival. Ashley arrived to the meeting spot, and they embraced each other like they haven't saw each other in years. Ashley and Michael began walking, and at the same time Michael struck a conversation. "How was your day?" Michael asked Ashley. "My day was fine. I had a pop quiz in Chemistry but I think I did well. I studied those elements after school like my life depended on it! How about yours?" "My day was good. I drew the best Mickey Mouse in the class and this kid named Ronald is going to foolishly argue with me and show his deformed Mickey like Mickey doesn't have three ears!"  Michael said and finished with a neck roll. Ashley laughed and replied," You're such a fool!"

After a few minutes or so, Michael arrived at Ashley's house. "Well bye darling", and Ashley kissed him. "Bye baby", she said opening the door, "Call me when you've made it home"

"Ok!" Michael replied and began walking home. Suddenly, a strange feeling took over his body. Michael stopped walking. "Hello? Is anybody there?" He called out and only got leaves rustling in the wind as a reply. Michael sighed in relief and continued walking. Then, he heard pounding footsteps towards him. Michael began to run, but it was too late. He was thrown on to the ground, and blacked out.