Waiting for Him

Chapter 2

I slam the door behind me as I rush through the door.

“Are you alright Enzo? Was your day okay? What do you want for dinner?” my mother asks quickly.

“Fine, yes, spaghetti!” I answer back immediately as I storm past her. I know she doesn’t believe me, but she understands that I don’t wanna talk about it. She is probably suspicious because I came back home later than usual. I stayed after for a detention in Mrs. Keyser’s room. Except, Justin did not have to stay as well. I was fine with that though, due to the fact that Justin was innocent in this case.

“Just to let you know Enzo, I honestly want pork chops for dinner but I will respect your wishes. Also, how was detention with Mrs. Keyser?” my dad recites as if off of a piece of paper.

I freeze in my position.”The what? I didn’t get a detention.” My hands start to sweat. And so, I think of Justin to calm me down a bit.

“We know Enzo, you cannot hide it. Mrs. Keyser called us and told us that you were staying after for a detention and why. Just mark my words, the next time this happens, there will be harsh punishment.” My dad stands there, waiting for a response. I nod and he points to the stairs.

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It's after dinner and I’ve been writing forever. My hand feels like it will fall off any minute. I was ordered to write “I will not talk in Mrs. Keysers class without her permission anymore.” 500 times. “I hate you Mrs. Keyser!” I say to myself. Sometimes I really reconsider my sanity.  I have even lost count of how many times I have written it! I iron my blazer, pick put a dapper pair of pants, and do my math homework to prepare for school tomorrow. I open up my diary and surprisingly, start writing.

Dear Diary,

It is still Monday ,June 1st, 2015. I got an unpleasant milestone today. I got my first detention! I don’t have much to say today. Just thankful to be going to high school soon. I have been so distracted by my social life that I forgot that I will be a freshman at Polytech in a few months. I’m almost certain that Justin is going there too, considering that Camron will be going to Polytech. Camron I also consider as a bit of a love rival, even though he doesn’t like Justin in that way...I think. I would do anything to be in his spot.Always at Justin’s side. Justin even expects it from him. If only Justin and I could be that close. I would even-

The phone rings. “Enzo, its for you,”my mom calls out. I pick it up. It’s Justin.

“Hey Enzo, could you tell Mrs. Keyser that I might be out tomorrow.” Justin starts to have a coughing fit. “Don’t worry, it happens all the time,”he assures me.

“Sure, Justin. Bye.” I hang up the phone. Happens all the time. I brush off his words and head to bed. ”See you tomorrow... Goodnight.” I say in my head before drifting off to sleep.