The Life Change

Chapter 7.5~Bonus Filler Crabs~

~~~Meanwhile In America-Australia~~~

I groggily woke up and reached for my phone. It was 7 in the morning, I'd be leaving in 45 minutes to school... Well... I'm going to be late to band. I honestly didn't care. I'll end up walking.

I open my messages and start texting Sianna.

To: Your Youngest Child (and favotite)

I know it's like tomorrow midnight over there, but it's 7am here so MORNING! Be careful and don't die. Text me later BYE!

I get up and take my time on getting ready. That's why I am always late. I straighten my wavy frizzy hair and put on some comfortable clothes. I get a cup of coffee and start walking to school.

As I exit my gate, I see Chris walking just behind my house.I hear a scream from him. "Hey Adda! You're late to school too?"

I roll my eyes and yell back. "Yep. What happened to your car?"

"Broke down. Decided I'll walk today."

"Well we're gonna speed walk cause we're gonna be late for band. Let's go!"

We walked to school while talking about our music pieces, drama club, books and movies, and other random stuff. Once we arrived at school we frantically ran to our home, the band room, and got our instruments and set up. It was so difficult to squeeze through all percussion to get to my seat. It was a struggle.

No special announcements in band... Ever since our band director left, it's never been the same. I mean we've all still got our personalities, but it still hasn't been the same...

After playing in band, I was first chair trumpet and Chris was first chair saxophone slash drum major, I headed to my next 3 classes.

My day was so boring. And I don't know what caused this, but half way during Mr. Garcia's English class I stood up, grabbed my bags, and walked out.

I sprinted towards the office and slammed my hands down on the front desk. "Can I test out of high school?" I asked Mrs.Ciriello.

She looked at me like I was crazy. "I'm sorry, what?"

"Can I test out of high school?" I repeated.

"Addeliza, talk to me in English. You're speaking in Spanish again."

I shook my head in annoyance and spoke in English this time. "Can I test out of high school?"

Mrs. Ciriello looked at me flabbergasted. "I mean, I think it's possible. You are a senior and there's only a couple months left. Just take your final exams and such. You'll still get the scholarships you applied for though."

"Perfect! Sign me up!" I told her. I then saw Chris in the background. I forgot he was the office aid during this period. He had a sort of betrayed face on. My face broke in an instant. As soon as I saw his face the lunch bell rang. He was released and they walked out into the parking lot.

"So... you're leaving?" he asked me.

I looked down, cause I couldn't meet his eyes. "I-I'm sorry Chris... I just can't stay here any longer."

He heaved and looked down. "W-what about if I come with you?"

"Chris, you can't do that. I don't want my dream taking away from your dream. You can still enjoy high school and, and go to the college you like."

"Adde, you are my dream!"

I stared at in disbelief. "Wait, what-?"

"I-I'll find you. I promise Adde." With that Christ ran away and disappeared into the crowd of people.