The Z Files

Chapter Two

Pre-calculus drolled on for an hour and a half before Mr. Owen was cut off by the bell. As everyone scrambled to the door, I helped Aria collect her things and we headed for our next classes.

She turned for the trailers while I headed downstairs to Advanced College Literature with Ms. Simmons.

The rest of the day moved slowly until I arrived at 4th Period, Medical Science with Mrs. Bron, my favorite class. We examined how cancer takes over the body and the methods used to attempt prevention of this process.

Finally, at 3:45 pm, the final bell rang and Aria and I drove home together.

"How was Quinn today?" I asked, taking a sip of water.

"Odd. I think she's pregnant."

Coughing, I replied, "What?!"

"Yeah. There's a tiny little bump forming. I think she's trying to be discreet but everyone notices." We laughed together until we pulled up to Aria's.

"Bye, Ari." I called out as she stepped out of the car and onto the stained pavement below.

"See ya!" She bounced off to her house as I sped away to my own home.

I pulled up to the driveway and gathered my things before heading inside. The second I opened the door the smell of beer filled my nostrils, telling me my uncle was awake.

I stepped inside and set down my school stuff before making a run for the stairs to get ready for work.

"Where are you going?" My uncle Johnny asked from his spot on the couch.

"I have to leave in 20 or I'll miss my shift."

"Fine. But bring back some more beer for me."

"I can't. I'm still underage."

"Oh yeah."

"Bye, Johnny." I rolled my eyes and headed to my room.

I got dressed into my Beanie's Coffee uniform and grabbed my phone before heading to the mall.

I wove my way up the the second floor and into the food court. I said hello to the coworkers who were on that day and clocked in.

After an exhausting shift at work I called Aria and we grabbed some food while we talked about nothing in particular.

Finally, after dropping off Aria and grabbing some dinner for Johnny, I got home and into bed ready to start another boring day.