Riley's Dreams

Only the Bold Succeed

RILEY

I woke up late. The sun was shining on me and I groaned aloud as I realized I wouldn't make it to my first class on time.

Looking at my clock I just confirmed my suspicions. It was 9:36 AM. I rubbed my face with my open palm.

"Thanks Grandpa, Why couldn't your life be dull and meaningless like mine? Then I wouldn't be so involved in it." I spoke aloud.

I rolled out of bed and dressed up quickly grabbing my backpack, a bottle of water and my iPhone and keys before heading out the door.

My phone dinged once informing me that I'd just received a message. I glanced quickly and saw it was Mitch but I couldn't respond just yet. I ignored it.

As I pulled into a parking spot at the university I finally read the message.
JULIE HASKERT SAW U WEREN'T IN  HIST CLASS. ASKED IF U WERE OK. I GAVE HER UR CELL. HOPE U DONT MIND. U CN THANK  ME LTR.

I replied.
I OVERSLEPT. YOU SHOULD HAVE CALLED ME.

I JUST DID

I MEAN EARLIER BEFORE I WAS SO LATE. IM ON CAMPUS NOW. SEE YOU SOON.

OK. FEEL FREE TO PAY ME BACK VIA MASTERCARD, VISA, XBOX CARD, BITCOIN OR PIZZA!

I couldn't help but smile as I put my phone away in my pocket.

I could see Mitch sitting against a wall with his phone in hand waiting for a reply.

As he saw me he grinned and looked at me over the top of his glasses.

"Sooo....... I think Julie's interested."

"I rolled my eyes. Your imagining things Mitch."

My phone rang. It was Julie.

Hitting the loudspeaker button I answered.

"Hello?"

"Oh Hey Riley. Julie Haskert here I noticed you weren't in class today and there was a LOT of new material covered. I figured you might want to know what you missed. I took notes and Mr. Rupert said the material would be in the coming test. I can show you what you missed. That is if your interested?"

From the side I could see Mitch nodding his head in a slow exaggerated motion. Encouraging  me to say-

"Yes. Uh ...that would be great I'm glad you called. Are you still on campus?"

"I am I should be free after 11 maybe we could meet during lunch?" she suggested.

"OK where will you be?"

"We can meet at Starbucks and I can grab a sandwich with a coffee."

"OK I'll be there. And thank you for this Julie."

"See you soon." she replied happily.

I ended the call while Mitch stood up and brushed him findernails off against his shirt proudly.

"I see my work here is done. I do good work if I do say so myself." he said.

"Your such a jerk."

"I know but I can tell your tickled pink."

"I owe you one...."

"Did you know Pizza Hit delivers?" Mitch said innocently looking at his phone.

I ignored him.

At 10:50 I walked into the local Starbucks and let my eyes adjust to the darker interior. Getting into line I ordered a large Vanilla Latte and a chose a club sandwich and a bag of chips from the counter.