Saya can't wait to start at her new school with a fresh plate. Ready to leave her old, messy and violent old school for something fresh and peaceful. Marcus just tries to get through life by minding his business and keeping to himself, not bothering...
The flight from California to Atlanta was draining. I spent most of it either sleeping or attempting to read one of the various books my mother brought along.
We arrived a day earlier than expected. Which gives me the perfect opportunity to surprise Marcus. It was six a.m. on a Tuesday morning and my parents weren't forcing me to go to school.
We drove back to our house and unpacked. I spent about an hour unpacking, then straight into a well-deserved nap. I woke up a few hours later feeling more refreshed and energized.
I took a quick shower before dressing. I walked down the stairs to meet my mother watching Netflix in the living room.
"Hey mom, what are you watching?" I plopped myself on the couch beside her and stared at the screen.
"Hey baby, it's this romcom I found."
I nodded my head in response and rose once again. "Mother dearest," she looked up from the screen, "I would like to visit Marcus for a bit," I asked in a British accent.
"Sure, I don't mind. I thought you had left to meet him earlier." She smiled at me then turned her attention back to the movie.
I smiled to myself and went to my room to change. I packed a bag with more comfortable clothes and other accessories. I figured since I'm over there all the time I might as well keep a bag on me.
I wore a simple but cute dress.
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"Hi, Mr. Lewis," I smiled as he looked over my visitor's pass.
"Hello, Miss Schmidt. How was the drive up here?" His tone was calm but tired.
"It was fine, how are you today?" I asked.
"I'm well." He handed the pass back to me and sent me a quick smile.
"Have a nice day." He smiled.
I drove through the rest of the way silently. I felt my heart begin to race as I pulled into the familiar driveway. I reached into the passenger seat to grab the gift I had gotten. I had the coaches of my brothers' football team sign a football for Marcus.
I remember him talking about how he'd always wanted to go there and meet them. I also showed some of his game footage giving him a lil push for the future.
I stepped out of the car and walked to the front door.
"You got this." The whisper escaped my mouth.
I knocked on the door, waiting for it to open. I listened to the footsteps approaching and a wide smile grew on my face. The door opened and I couldn't contain my excitement.
