Kiss Me Deadly Peter Pan

Chapter 2: I'm Peter...Peter Pan

The next day I open my covers and get up for school at about 7:00 am. I pull out my black jeans from the draw, black boots and a green hoodie. I don't give a shit if it looks out of place. This is the kind of stuff I wear. I grab my study folder and decide to skip breakfast but brush my teeth anyway. School starts at 8:30 but I usually get up earlier to visit Susie's parents, Steve and Anna as well as my dog...well my mums dog, Nana. I visit them a lot because iv know them my whole life, their like my other mum and dad in a way. They comforted me a lot when mum passed away, dad did too but they were more...how do I put it? There for me I guess. They've helped pay for my schooling and I owe it to them. They don't have to do any of this for me, I'm not their daughter.

I reach for the door knob and give it a squeeze before turning the knob and feeling the fresh air. That feeling is what life is worth. Nature, dreams and hope. I shut it behind me and begin walking down the foot path and crossing a road when I get to the end of the street. I make a left turn across the road and stop at the two story house with the green door. I knock twice and wait for a reply. I hear Nana start to scratch at the door.

"Hi Rachel, how are you?" Anna asks with her red lipstick smile while opening the door.

"I'm good, just about to go to school, you guys doing alright?" I ask them. Nana stands on her hind legs and begins to lick my face!

"No nana, down girl down!" I laugh. She's looking a bit old,I don't know exactly how old she is but I'd say past the age of 20 which is amazing for a dog. She doesn't usually move that much but she gets happy when she sees me. She walks back inside and lays down on the couch.

"Yes, better than usual, we are going on a holiday to Hawaii, Steve and I figured we'd go away for awhile since our anniversary is coming up" she smiles. I try to force a big smile and I laugh happily.

"Oh great!" I smile. She smiles back.

"Would you like to come in for some cakes or tea?"

"No thanks, I'v got to go to school but I'll stop by later ok" I say.

"Alright sweetie, see you later then" she smiles and waves. I turn around and head down the street. Truth is, I don't want them to go away...I want them to stay so I can visit them every day and have cakes and tea and talk about things that make me feel better....and who will look after Nana?

.... Anyway! I must be getting to school now even though I don't like it. I cross 2 more roads and see the school in sight. Well here we go, another day of boring work. At least before I know it I'll be back at home.

I pull my hoodie over my head and walk through the school gate with my head down. The bell suddenly rings. Oh good, right on time. I'v got English first. I race to the class even though I'm not late...I think. I push open the room, M5 and fall hard on my head. Oops. I get up and rub my head but stop as I look up and hear people laughing my way.

"Ahahaha nice one freak!" Chloe, a blonde girl yells out.

"Care to do that again?" A male yells out. Ok...I don't see why that's so amusing. Haha. The teacher quiets the class and gives me the work sheets I missed out on. Weird, class must of started early today.

"Today is the English exam period Rachel so keep quiet" Mr Wheelor says. Exam? Oh man...I forgot.I nod and sit down. I pick up a pencil and start to right......well, at least attempt to. Urrgggg I can't think today! I hear a cough. I look up. Hmm?

"Ms Vinewood, what did I just say?" The teacher asks.

Uhh what?

"Uhh...I don't know sir" I say under my breath.