The Light in the Darkness

Chapter 2

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The Light in the Darkness

Chapter two

The silence that usually came with the rising sun was suddenly interrupted by an obnoxious ringing that was buzzing loudly throughout Ayumi's room. Groaning softly she rolled over and her hand searched the bedside table before slamming down on the snooze button of her alarm.

With the intent to go back to sleep Ayumi closed her eyes again and started to slip back into sleep. Unfortunately her peace was short lived because her back up alarm on her cell phone screamed in her ear telling her to get back up.

"Ugh" She released, making an ungodly noise as she stretched. She sat in her bed looking a bit dazed as she attempted to wake up. Ayumi then turned and glanced at her alarm once more.

"Ah!" She shrieked jumping out of bed faster than lightning. She was going to be late! "Dammit! How many times did I hit snooze?" She shouted to herself while scrambling to get her school uniform on. Class started in fifth teen minutes! There was no chance in hell that her bus had not come already, but maybe if she ran really fast she could make it.

She rushed to get her deodorant on quickly before grabbing her backpack and glasses off of her small desk. With everything in hand she bolted down the stairs. As she grabbed her shoes by the front door, she noticed her sisters shoes were still there.

"Thanks for waking me Mei! You're such a big help!" She shouted sarcastically as she put on her shoes. It was then that Mei appeared in the doorway looking confused. "Your still here? I thought you already left!" She said grabbing her purse from the coat rack and slipping it on, along with her black flats.

"No, I must have hit snooze a bunch of times. I just woke up!" Ayumi explained as she picked her things up off the floor. "I'm so sorry." Mei apologized while lightly pushing Ayumi out the front door.

"What are you doing?" Ayumi asked in confusion. Mei was rushing ahead of her with her car keys jingling in her hand. Mei opened the driver side and looked over at Ayumi. "Hurry up, I'm driving you." Mei said, waiting for her sister to get in the car.

While to would be so much easier to get a ride from Mei, Ayumi would rather make it to school on her own then ride in a car with Mei. "No, I can get there on my own." She said moving toward the street. "Don't be silly, I would be happy to drive you. It gives us a chance to talk." Mei said happily.

Ayumi groaned softly, "Fine, whatever." No use in fighting it, Mei wouldn't give up until Ayumi settled down in her car. The quicker she cooperated the faster she would get to school.

After both got situated in the car Mei drove off quickly. Silence filled the car for a few moments until Mei decided to speak. "This is fun, we never get to spend time together." Mei said smiling brightly. "Yeah." Ayumi agreed quietly before falling silent again.

"I'm really sorry for not waking you, I thought mom or dad had before they left for work." Mei said with a guilty expression on her face. "They never wake me up Mei. They only ever wake you up." Ayumi spoke bitterly.

It was obvious to Ayumi that Mei was completely oblivious to the fact that their parents treated them both differently. This surprised her considering how smart her sister is; you would think she would notice. Mei was under the impression that their parents helped her like most parents do for their kids, but in actuality Ayumi did most things by herself. The only time she ever received help was when Mei would notice and try to help.