The Dreamer Trilogy: Book One

Chapter 7

The remainder of the class went fairly well, probably since I didn’t get too bored. I actually really enjoyed that class, which is a good thing because I’ll have to deal with it for the rest of the time I’m on the Amateur Level. At the moment, I’m walking to my next class, which is physical workout. I always liked this class, it’s the only one that lets you do something other than just sit in a desk. I walk down the hall and make a left, automatically assuming the class will be right above the Bottom Level workout room. As I approach the door, I find that I’m correct. Under the room number (209) are the words “Physical Workout” in faded letters. I check my watch and see that it is now 12:04 PM. I hope the breaks between classes are the same as The Bottom, or else I’ll be sitting here for hours. I do a little mental debate and decide to wait ten more minutes to see if anyone shows up. I take a seat against the wall and look down the hallway. I turn my head back so I’m staring at the wall opposite from me. I shut my eyes and take a deep breath in while adjusting my head to get more comfortable. I must’ve only been in this position for a few minutes when I heard footsteps coming from down the hall. I blink my eyes open and see Chris3 walking toward me with a smile. I stand up to greet him. “Hey, are you in this class too?” I ask, waving my hand at the door behind me. “Yeah, I guess we have at least one class together” He replies, sighing. “Well maybe we have more; What else do you have today?” I ask, hoping that I could spend more time with him. This might be my only chance to actually have someone to spend time with during the free hours of my day. “Well, after this class I have Music” He says. “I don’t remember seeing that on my schedule, but we can talk during Physical Workout right?” I  state more than question. “Yeah, sure. If we are even supposed to be here this early” Chris3 says, looking around and down the bright corridor. “Well, we could always go back to one of our rooms and check the tablet again” He suggests. I nod and start down the hallway, with him following closely behind me. I keep straight and he pipes up. “I’ll race you to our rooms” He says, attempting to stifle a small smile, but failing. “3, 2, 1, GO!” I say as I start sprinting ahead of him towards our rooms. I turn a corner and he pushes past me, his blond hair flying back behind him. I attempt to catch up as we pick up speed, rounding corners at light speed. I pull ahead and make the last right down the hallway that leads to our rooms. Somehow, Chris3 puts on a nitro and speeds way ahead of me, crossing the invisible finish line. I catch up and we are now both out of breath, panting. I congratulate him with a pat on the back while bent over. The door to my room opens and Hugh steps out. “Making new friends already huh?” Hugh says, before walking down the hallway, probably on his way to the Main Living Space.