Red Sparks

Chapter 9: Jane's First Day

Taegan's POV,

I made a sharp right turn into my neighborhood, Bourbon Street on my bike. I grabbed a newspaper from my bag, threw it over the front gate and managed to land it at the front door.

'Bullseye!' I yelled. 'Oops!'. I quickly clamped my mouth shut and looked at the front door for any indication that Mr.Pike might be awake. I waited a few more minutes before I breathe a sigh of relief.

*Phew* He's not awake yet. I would have been in so much trouble if I had woken him up, again. I went off and continued my delivery route. As I delivered the newspaper to the last house, I made a quick trip to Jane's house, the Brown's house. I parked my bike nearby and looked at her window. I knew she had gotten up by now and was probably on her way to the computer to reply her emails. I didn't have to wait long, soon I saw her by the computer as I had expected.

I checked my watch, '7.05'. 'Huh,that's earlier than usual,' I thought. Usually she's only at the computer at 7.15am. Not that I always spied on her, I mean. Only recently, I've been going over to her house. I made my way back to my bike after she disappeared from my view, and went home. After securing my bike in the garage I sprinted to my room and had a quick shower before heading down to the kitchen to have breakfast. My dad was already in the kitchen cooking breakfast, while my mom was at the end of the dining table, busy going through her sketches for her upcoming fashion magazine. 

(Being an editor of a fashion magazine is hard and stressful, I would know as I was running the school's magazine. My mom is one of the reason why I'm running the magazine, she inspires me so much, I thought wistfully).

I looked over to my dad, (I only wished my dad could see that, I thought sadly to myself).

 I must have a rather strange expression on my face as my dad shook me, snapping me back to reality.

Dad: You ok son? *looks at me worriedly*

Me: *still in daze* Yeah, I'm alright. *I shook my head to clear my thoughts*

I stole a quick glance at my mom, she was still at dining table going through her sketches. I saw her gave a half nod then she shook her head at sketch she held in her hand. 

Mom: 'This is ridiculous! Isn't there anyone left that can do a decent sketch?' she exclaimed frustrated, as she made her way into the kitchen. 

Dad: *laughs* Calm down honey. Here's breakfast. *hands her a plate of bacon, eggs and toast*

(Mmmm! I can't wait for my helping of breakfast, I thought hungrily)

Mom: *smiles* Thanks hon. Then she leans over and gives him a peck on the cheek, and went back to the dining table. She comes back shortly and hands me a note.

Me: What is this Mom?

(Note: Please make sure our ‘special guests’ are comfortable for their interview).

Mom: The One Direction is coming to town sweetie! *smiles*

Me: Erm. Okay, but why are you telling me this? *confused*

Mom: I saw One Direction CDs in your room!

Me: Mom! Thats for Jane! Not me! *horrified look*

Mom: *laughs* Ok dear. No need to get upset. *kisses my cheek* Then she went back to the dining table and continued her work.