Crimson

Chapter 2: The Book

Hannah's Perspective:

"Come in."

When I opened the door I was greeted by none other than Tommy. He almost towered over me, being I was only 5'8 and was 5'11. His chocolate brown hair was trimmed short, accompanied by his light brown eyes. He stepped in through the doorway and lounged on my already-made bed. I closed the door behind him and locked it, not wanting any uninvited guests. Tommy started off immediately;

"Are you gonna tell me what happened, or am I gonna have to keep guessing why my dad is downstairs angrily shredding your school transcripts?"

He cocked a brow and looked me in the eyes. Dang it I hate it when he does that...I walked over to the other side of my bed and threw myself onto it.

I grunted and slammed my face into a pillow.

"Your dad can be an ass" I mumbled into the pillow.

Tommy chuckled;

"Yes I am aware my dad can be a real jerk at times. Now tell me what happened this time."

As if he really needs to ask.

"Or should I let the shredded transcripts speak for themselves?" he eyed me with humor.

I scoffed;

"Oh haha real funny. At least he's not shoving college applications down your throat."

I cracked my knuckles.

"What I did wasn't even that bad" I continued as I lifted my face from the pillow.

"Let me guess, you started a chemical fire in your chemistry class?" he guessed.

I spoke;

"Nope."

"Hmm" he said.

"Pulled the fire alarm at lunch?" he suggested.

I sighed;

"No that was last year."

Tommy nodded his head;

"Ah right. Publicly humiliate the janitor for the fifth time?"

"Nah, too predictable" I said, shaking my head.

"Well, you have me stumped" Tommy admitted.

My eyes rolled to the back of my head.

"Fine, you wanna know what I did?"

Tommy was always the first person I told whenever I got into trouble. At least he won't scream at me until his face turns blue. It's happened more times than I can count with my uncle.

"Please, do tell" he raised his brows.

I sighed and rested my eyes.

I told him;

"I spray-painted a mural in the auditorium."

Tommy looked shocked.

"Really? You did that?" he exclaimed.

Please don't be disappointed...

He eyed me with a grin;

"Up top."

I rolled my eyes as we brought our hands up and high-fived. Our relationship was quite interesting if you ask me. He may be my cousin, but he's also kind of my best friend.

"So what now, another suspension? If you're not careful you're gonna get—"

"Expelled?" I interrupted.