Time Gap

I walked down the street, kicking a stone as I went. I'm late. Mum is going to be mad... I though to myself. She's a very strict mother. Every since I was born, she's been hard on me. I'm a mistake. I wasn't even supposed to be here. She's reminded me every day. I kept kicking the stone in the cold winter weather not looking where I was going. I didn't care. I was just walking. Mum can drop dead, I'm going to the library. I lost the rock I was kicking, so I shoved my hands deeper into  my pocket and took out my ipod. I out the earphones in and drowned out my problems with guitars and drums. I walked for a couple blocks in the Michigan rain, not even noticing it until now. I quickened my step and hopped onto the sidewalk, my jeans and hoodie now soaking wet. I broke into. run and turned the corner to Detroit Public Library. The old building was beautiful at sunset. Oranges and reds blazing off the roof of the old architecture. I let out a sigh as I crossed the busy street. Mum's really gonna be mad... I shook the thought out of my head and walked under the awning and opened the door. I knew all the workers. Maybe they'll let me stay late up I close up.

"Hey Eve." I said as I passed the check out desk. I waved a hello to the white haired woman behind her. Her name was Ezra. She knew me since I was six. We were pretty close, because she knew about my mum, and wanted to help me. She gave me a set of keys to the library and told me to stay here when ever I was scared. She was like an actual mom to me, caring about me, hugging me, wiping away the tears when I was sad. She laughed with me, cried with me, and she was more than a mom than my real one will ever be. I tried to catch my breath as I walked behing the desk where the two laidies waited. I gave them each a hug and turned to Ezra as I turned off my musical therapy. "Any new books?" I asked eagerly. She shook her head, her white hair staying in perfect place from her hairspray. "Okay. Can I stay late tonight? I um..." I looked away. I didn't want to say it, and Eve knew it. She knew me well too, just not as well as Ezra. "Of course you can, sweetie. As long as you have your keys." I smiled as I took off my hoodie. I had my keys on a landyard around my neck, and I shook them in front of her. "I always have my keys." She kissed me on the forehead and walked away. Ezra turned to talked to me. "Don't stay up to late, Copper. Its a school night." I smiled and gave her another hug. "I won't. Thank you," I started to walk away. "I think you know where to find me!"

I walked to the History section, tapping on my hip as I walked. Not there... Not there.... ah! Here it is! I skipped down an isle and ran my fingers over the books, trying to find the World War 2 books. It's horrible to think of all those innocent people getting slaughtered at the hands of one man. But its interesting. I'm failing everything else at school, but I'm a master in history. I can tell you the exact date Lincon was born, and the day he died, when Hitler died. When the stock market crashed. When the pyraminds were built. I know my history. I picked out a rather large book, and sat on my favorite couch, opening the cover.  This has hardly been opened. People don't know good history when they see it. I opened the book to page one.World War Two. The time known as the....

After reading for a while, I slowly drifted off. I slept peacefully for a couple hours and slowly opened my eyes. It took me a minute to register where I was. I stood up and checked my watch. 9:15. Ezra would be leaving in a couple minutes. I decide to tell her goodbye, and as I walked up to the desk, she peered over her glasses. "Remember to lock up." I grinned, and hopped up, sitting on the desk. "I will." I gave her a big hug and she squeezed my hand. "Be careful." she said. She's always making remarks like that, but I don't mind. She's looking out for me. I nodded and got up. "Goodnight. I'll see ya tomorrow." I said. She gave me a final smile before walking out the door with her umbrella in her hand. Is it really still raining?? I shrugged it off and locked the front door of the library. The back ones were already locked. They're never unlocked, actually. All it leads to is a deserted alleyway. I decide to skip around the rather large library, picking up a couple DC comic books as I went.  I chuckled out loud as I thought of Mum frantically searching for me. Like that's gonna happen. I sit back down on my couch and started to read the comic books, startong with one about Superman. He's so freaking awesome!! I thought to myself. About halfway through, my eyes got heavy, and I layed down on the couch. I closed my eyes and fell asleep. Tomorrow will be better.