The Next Step

Walking down the streets of Slough, one particular teenage boy was getting strange looks from the passers-by. All because of the look on his face. Right now, Gary was spouting a grin so wide that his eyes were almost closed, and one couldn’t help but look and wonder if the high schooler was actually okay.

Funnily enough, Gary didn’t notice any of that. Right now, he was in his own world, feeling better than ever before. Entering the Wolf’s Pool Club, the first thing Gary did, without evening looking inside, was to announce.

“Today’s a great day!”

The other Howlers had opened the place a while ago, and there were already a few customers inside playing pool and eating a few snacks, though the majority were from Austin’s school. As quick as they looked at Gary, they quickly carried on doing what they were doing before.

One person, though, noticed the smile and almost dropped the tray that was in his hand.