Worth It. (Sam Wilkinson)

12. Stubborn

THIS CHAPTER IS EDITED.

Casey's P.O.V

I decided to take a morning jog around the neighborhood. I couldn't really go back to sleep once I woke up so I might as well put the extra time to good use.

I just needed a little time to myself to clear my thoughts. You know, about the move and all and just to have some alone time.

I couldn't help but notice how everything's so different here in New York in comparison to California. Various cars are driving by, people are walking at a fast pace, everyone's already hustling around early in the morning. I guess it is true what they say, New York City is the city that never sleeps. As appose to California, mostly everyone would still be in their beds.

The thought of Sam creeped into my mind. He was the last thing on my mind last night. He was actually quite a gentleman last night and he seems like a great guy when he doesn't put up his 'too cool for you' front. I shake my head to wash away my thoughts of Sam. Why the heck am I thinking about him at this time in the morning, or better yet, why am I even thinking about him?

I check my watch and it reads 6:15. I'll head back home 6:30 leaving me enough time to clean myself up for school.

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I turn the shower on and instantly I feel the warm droplets sprinkle over my skin. It's actually relaxing. I can't take too much time in the shower, so I'll just take a quick one. I brush my teeth while I let the conditioner seep into my hair, and gurgle some listerine as well. Morning breath is nasty and it'd be completely embarassing if I came to school with dog breath. So I'm not taking any chances.

I turn the shower handle off and wrap my damp body with a towel. I walk over to the dresser and pick out my outfit for the torturous day that I already want to get over with. The weekend flew by and it is now Monday. I'm definitely not looking forward to doing actual school work. I decided on

a simple white muscle tee, ripped light washed capris and my hightop gray converse. I don't really feel like straightening my hair right now so I'll just put it in a loose side braid.

I grabbed my backpack off the chair that stood next to me and headed downstairs to grab a quick bite of breakfast before I head to school. The aroma of bacon, eggs, and pancakes permeated the air around me and my mouth began to water.

I was surprised to see my parents in the kitchen. It's usually just my brother and I in the mornings since my parents are always out to work. My dad was sitting down at the counter reading his newspaper sipping his coffee while my mom was fiddling with something on her phone drinking coffee as well. I never really understood why people liked coffee. I mean, I don't hate it but I can live without it. My parents would most likely say otherwise.

"Morning guys!" I greeted the three of them. They all glanced at me and returned smiles.

"Where'd you go this morning sweetie?" My mom asked me. Even when I think she doesn't know what I'm doing, she proves me wrong, but it's not like I have anything to hide.

"I went for a jog because I woke up and I couldn't fall back asleep." I replied.

"Oh ok, but next time just leave a small note for us so we know where you went okay?" My mother asks but it's more of a demand. I just nod my head as a reply. I check my fully charged phone to make sure that I won't be late to school. It is currently 7:42, and I have to be at my new highschool before 8:10. To be honest I'm not really in a rush to get there. I'd rather stay home and have a party all by myself reading and scrolling through tumblr, but being late is definitely something I don't want.