Corrupted Dreams

Chapter Two

Shelphine's P.O.V

I walk to the first class of the day. Art. My friends Grace and Kiri, who also have art, walk with me.

"So have you heard about Mrs. Waldon?" Kiri asks us. 

"Of course!" I respond. "She's probably the most famous teacher in school now". 

"You're talking about how she threatened a bunch of students right?" Grace wonders. 

"Yeah. I knew she was a weird teacher, but I never thought she would do that". Kiri says. 

We sit down in our seats, which are not close to each other at all. I can't blame Mr. Nems for placing us apart. We talk. A lot. He doesn't really explain anything, as we already know we should work on our paintings.

-Time skip to the end of school-

I'm waiting by the big oak tree in the school's park area. I see Grace coming my way. I smile at her. She's shy and quiet, but a really good friend. She helps me out, even when I don't ask. 

"Kiri told me to tell you she has to go home today. I guess she needs to watch her little sister". Grace informs me. 

"That's ok. I can call her and give her an update about what we did". I say, a little disappointed. 

With that, me and Grace go to the other side of the park, away from the other students. We are practicing self defense, believe it or not. I'm taking lessons at some official place with real instructors. So I thought, might as well teach my friends what I'm being taught. I'm enjoying it, and I can tell Grace and Kiri are too. so I begin our lesson. It's not the same without Kiri's shouts of joy, but me and Grace still have fun.

-Time skip to Shelphine's house-

"How was school dear?" Mom asks me when I come home. 

"It was fine. I finished my art project today". I respond. 

"Well that's good. And how was your time with Grace and Kiri?"

"Kiri didn't come. She had to go home."

"Oh well I'm sure she will come tomorrow."

I get a snack and text Kiri about what she missed. Then I check my Instagram. Another seven followers since this morning. I look over them and follow two back. One has the username YeyIHaveALife. She seems funny. The other has the username TheLightOfTheSun. He seems to be younger, like maybe a middle schooler. His posts are mostly drawings, but there are a few selfies too. By the time I get off my phone, dinner is ready. I eat with my parents, then get ready for bed. I don't have to go to bed this early, but I choose to anyway...

...I regret this decision as soon as a fall asleep.