The monotone ringing of the alarm draws me out of my slumber. I turn it off and then make my way to Tommy's bedroom.
"Tom." I call while yawning. "Get up please."
Once assuring he was up I return to my room. Now, finally awake I draw my curtains open. When I do I glance down to see Luke's curtains open again. Only this time he's sitting in front of the windows playing his guitar. I gulp as a bad idea pops into my head. If he wants to make me jealous (even if I do deny it) he deserves to be fucked with. But before a few days ago I was shy and innocent. The girl I was before my mum grew sick again never would have even thought about doing this. I bite my lip in concentration as I contemplate the idea. Realizing that i'm running out of time I decide on doing it. I look down at him again to see his attention has been drawn up here already. I bite my lip and look away before finally pulling my sweater up and off. Even though the last thing I want to do is see his reaction I look down. He's no longer playing the guitar, and his mouth is hanging open a mile wide. I blush and bite my lip once again before raising my arms and shrugging.
I shake my head and giggle as I sift through my basket full of clean laundry for an outfit. It's raining out again today, which is absolutely no fun when I have a date. My heart fills with happiness at the thought of my date tonight and of Nathan. I slip on a pair of lacy white underwear and a matching bra, a yellow and black checkered skirt, a yellow long sleeve shirt tucked into it, and a black tie. I decide on adding fish net stockings as well to make myself looking cuter. I go into the bathroom and brush my teeth. Then I apply light brown eye shadow, black eyeliner on my waterline, and mascara on my top and bottom lashes. I put in a medium sized pair of hoops from the package I got in the mail, and then apply a mauve colored lip gloss. I look myself over and bite my lip; I wish my face wasn't so plain and covered in freckles. I wish my lips weren't too big, hips too wide, and boobs too tiny. I shake my head at my thoughts and turn the light off. I unplug my phone and make sure my bag is together. I pack up my song book and put my guitar in the case before gathering Tommy and his things and leaving. I lock the door behind us and put the guitar in the trunk. I make sure Tom is situated and then get in and buckle. I turn on the wipers and press shuffle on his playlist before enjoying the peaceful ride to his school. Once we get there I find a parking spot instead of going through the line. I help Tommy carry his things and across the parking lot safely before exchanging our I love you's and allowing him to run to the playground. I enter the building and find my way to his classroom.
"Mrs. Katherine?" I ask the woman.
"Hi, that's me." A tall woman sitting behind a desk assures me. "You're Tommy's sister correct?"
"Yeah, I take care of him when mum's sick." I say.
"I envy you for that, not many people would take that on."
"What can I say, I love him." I say smiling.
"Well I can assure you he loves you too, he talks about you quite often. So tell me Ms. Deal, what called you to my room today?"
"Call me Haley please, i'm only a student myself. I came to ask if it was alright that Tommy joins the after school program today until my guitar lesson is over? I attend SCRA, I could have my professor right a note."
"That's not a problem love, and a note isn't necessary. You'll just need to sign him out in the front office due to it being after hours."
I nod my head and wish her a good day before leaving to make it to my own school in time.
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First block went by painfully slow, I've barely made it through the day and i'm thankful when English rolls around because I can finally talk to Janelle. I take my usual seat on the left side of the classroom. When Janelle sits down I can't help but burst into a smile.
