Sunday was normal for Anna; she got home, made herself normal before caring for the boys. Most of the day was spent sleeping, only waking up to make dinner. She loved Sundays; she didnât have to work or do anything annoying, just sleep and care for the butt breath brothers of hers.
Though, when Monday came, it was a totally different store.
âCome on boy!â She yelled down the hallway in her usual agitated voice as she stuffed paper bags in each of their book bags. âGet your asses over here now!â She screamed, her neck becoming red with anger. âWeâre already late! Remember what the teacher said sheâd do if you guys where late again?!â Gideon reeled the corner, stopping at an instant; his shirt was tousled, his hair arrayed and he had toothpaste hanging on the corner of his mouth.
âIâm ready!â He said, catching the book bag she threw at him before Anna walked near him, wiping his mouth clean.
It wasnât long after that before Colby silently walked towards them, looking much neater than Gideon ever could. âAlright, kid-lings, letâs move.â With that the small trio marched out and into the car. Anna started it and backed out, heading towards the elementary school. Along the way, she took out granola bars and juice boxes out of her armrest and threw it behind her; she figured that it might be good to carry them around just in case they ever ran late- which was every Monday and Friday. Hell, one could reason it was every day. They arrived at the elementary just in time and she dropped them off in a flash, saying her âI love youâs and âgood-byeâs to them. She hit the gas pedal and arrived at the high school in a short amount of time, parking her car in the student parking and arriving in her class.
Oddly enough, it was vacant. Anna looked around, before the professor walked in, looking a bit shocked to see her.
âOh, Anna,â He simply said. âIâm sorry to inform you but the last time you were absent, we formed groups.â He said, sitting down. âDue to your bright attitude, I thought Iâd put you together with theâŠer, not so bright students; hoping youâd rub off on them.â He sat down and leaned in his black chair, acting as if he was busy. âUnfortunately, you werenât here,â He went on, âand it seems as if they didnât properly clean up their mess; theyâre in detention as we speak.â Anna placed her bag on his desk, smiling a little to try and hide the swelling anger; she better not have come to school and spend her day in detention with people she could give two shits about- hell, that was everyone here. âIâm not asking you to write the essay, but just pop in there and see if youâll brighten up their moods, will you? You know, be âapart of the teamâ, as they say.â He chuckled.
Anna laughed back at him before smiling. âSure, though, I think you should give them a little more credit, professor,â She started to walk to the door, turning slightly, âThey are just as bright as I can ever be.â With that, she gave him a wide, innocent smile and hoped that that line would bring an end to any future disturbances with the particular group.
It didnât take her long to locate the library and walk in; there was a creepy boy and an awfully dark looking girl already sitting there- great. She had to make âfriendsâ with Sweeny Todd and Elizabeth Bathory; how could she barely contain her âoozing excitementâ? None the less, she made her way over towards them, a note book in her hand and a smile on her face.
Let the acting begin. She thought with a small sigh.
âHello! You guys must be my group members, huh?â Her voice was light and bubbly; the voice sheâd use at the escort club or to adults that just made them seem to love her. âSorry about never being here. I feel as though because of that, you guys got in trouble. If I was here, I wouldâve cleaned up for you guys.â She stood in front of the girl and the boy, holding out her free hand. âIâm Anna, and itâs ever so nice to meet you.â