3 Waking Up The Woodchuck
Kaelyn's P.O.V
Ring ! Ring ! Ringg !!
Thud !
"Oww!" I wince as I rub my forehead which had pecked the desk just now.
With the other hand, I turn the still ringing alarm off.
Seems like I slept here again....
I push the chair and stand up only to fall back because of unbalance.
I huff and stretch my sore muscles while sitting.
Few minutes later, after completely waking up, I stand up again. This time successfully.
I go to the wardrobe and pick up the clothes for the day and switch the geyser on.
In the meantime I tie my hair in a bun and brush my teeth.
I'm out of shower in roughly 20 mins. I squeeze the excess water out from my hair and neatly tie them with a towel above my head.I check the clock hung on the wall above.
It shows 06:26 AM.
Looks like I'll have a few minutes to spare if I hurry up. I make a beeline for the kitchen to prepare breakfast.It took me around half an hour to prepare Cammie's favourite crispy egg toast.
After I was done, I went to wake up the woodchuck.
Without bothering to knock, I threw the doors of Cammie's room open to reveal the sleeping figure of my dear brother.
I looked at him for a minute.
I saw as his alarm for 7:00 AM rang.
I saw as a hand appeared from under the blanket.
I quietly observed as it got hold of the hells bells and flung it away.
The alarm clock fell with a loud thud on the tiled floor and stopped ringing.
The hand leisurely retreated inside the warmth of the blankets.
I rolled my eyes. Why did I expect him to do something different this time..!?
Without wasting more time, I switched on the lights and turned off the fan an A.C.
Next, I pulled the the curtains aside
The boy did not even stir.
I walked towards him.
"Cammie...? Are you going to wake up...?" I ask loudly.
No reply, cross it..No reaction at all...!
"Cameron!" I say louder.
Nothing nada !
"CAMERON!!" I yell.
More silence.
This is it !
I tug at the blankets.
When I got no response, I grabbed it firmly.
"Cam, Are you not waking up ? I'll wait for 3 secs." He did not even move an arm.
"3"
I start the countdown.
"2"
I grip the blankets.
"1!"
I pull them away from his body at once!
Cammie covers his eyes and lets out a groan.
I would have left him to get ready but I know that if I leave the room now, he'll sleep again.
So, I simply walk over and pick him up. His still sleepy self barely protests instead he snuggles into me. I walk towards the bathroom and dump him inside before closing the door.
That's when he really wakes up.
"Kae !" He yells from inside.
" Hurry up and get ready ! You'll be late !" I tell him and exit his room.
I remove the towel and pat my hair dry.
I spray my hair with some heat protecting solution and blow dry them straight.
Then, I curl my lashes and apply some petroleum jelly to my chapped lips. I don't bother with the makeup.
Before I leave, I place a hair tie on my wrist.
I set the plates and serve the breakfast. At 7:49 A presentable Cammie rushes down the stairs and takes a seat across me.
I pat his head "You made it !". He pushes my hand and starts eating.
"You didn't have to throw me inside the bathroom..!" He says grumpily.
"How else was I supposed to wake you up...!? Even you know how much of a heavy sleeper you are." I reasoned.
"Still." He said annoyed.
"Sorry."I apologise to which he raises one of his eyebrows.
"I'll just push you out of the bed next time. It'll save me from all the trouble." I tell him with a smile.
"I hate you" he says.
"Same." I reply and start eating.
By the end of the meal, Cammie's mood takes a 180 degree turn.
"I love you ! I love you! How do you even make this stuff so good !? It's just...yum! You're forgiven !" He says with his mouth full.
I chuckle softly.
"Likewise." smiling, I reply.
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I placed a gentle kiss at Cammie's forehead as he fumbled with the seatbelt to free himself.
The drive was short. After we were done with breakfast, I put the dishes in sink, locked the doors properly, hid the extra key at a new spot and left the home.
Cammie was telling me something about a new project but I could not focus on what he was saying.
My mind kept drifting back to last night. But things don't make sense !
At times I think that this is all useless and I should probably give it up. I should not keep dwelling on the incidents of past but as soon as I think that an image pops into my mind. An image I can't ignore. An image that reminds me of a promise that I made myself four years back. More specifically that night.
I look up at the sound of the car door opening Cammie stood outside with his large dove eyes fixed at me.
"Dii,why are you frowning ?Did I not tell you that I don't like it ? Turn it upside down this instant!"
I shook my head and smiled at him. A sigh left my mouth involuntarily.
"There ya go!"
He grinned at me and waved his little hand to say bye.
"See you after school." he said.
"Yeah" I waved back and he strutted away. I watched him as he met with a group of kids his age and entered the building.Once he was safely inside, I turned on the engine. I stopped the soft music which was playing and focused on the road ahead.
I reach my school in 15 minutes and parked in my usual spot between the two trees.
I had 30 minutes before the school started so I carefully took out a small file from my bag and fished out a folded piece of paper that had been added in it last night. I stared at it. After a bit of contemplation I unfolded it to reveal a very similar smiling visage.
He winked at the camera and his arms were slumped around...mum and dad who sat at either side of him.
Mum had her eyes closed and she was laughing while dad was looking at him with a disinterested expression.
I sucked in a breath and closed my eyes.
If what I'm thinking is true then he was just putting up an act all those years !
I opened my eyes and beheld him. I never expected him to be behind all this but then again you always get betrayed by people you least expect to.
The corner of my mouth slightly quirked up and I shook my head.
Without a second thought I tore the picture from the sides and separated mum and paa from uncle Elijah.
I carefully put the torn picture of my parents inside and took a stapler out of the first chain of my bag. I stapled uncle Benjamin's picture on the sheet of paper which contained the cutouts where he was mentioned. I neatly folded it back and kept it inside the file.
I packed my bag and gulped some water down. I took a deep breath and left my car. I locked the car and slung the bag over one shoulder.
I walked straight. My pace was even and my steps controlled. My straight blonde hair flew to my face so I tipped my head backwards and shook it . My gaze was focused straight ahead as I stalked towards my locker.I heard chatters and laughters all around me. I tilted my head to the side to see four people giving each other a group hug. Because of my momentarily distraction, I couldn't spot the girl running in my direction in time to avoid her path.
So my palms shot out just when her body sort of collided with mine. My palms pushed her back and she fell on her butt while I staggered backwards. I glanced down at her coldly.
All I could see was a mop of blackish-brown curly hair and notes strewn all over.
She looked disoriented after realising where she was, she looked up and met my gaze. The look on her face said that she expected me to either lash out on her or lend her a hand to stand up. I did neither and just cocked my head.
Her cheeks flushed in embarrassment and she clumsily stood up. She was about to say something when I stepped aside and continued on my way. I could feel eyes on me but I ignored them all and went for my locker.
