Kenna's POV :Before I know it, it's a Monday morning and I'm on my way to school already!
And I'm late to school!Time flies by when you're having fun, I remembered a quote from somewhere.
Why do we have a Monday?
I'm sure the world would've been in
better place if there was no Monday.
Can't they show a little mercy to poor kids like us who are deprived of happiness?If I were to become The President of United States, I'd declare Monday a National holiday.
Of course that's never going to happen, but one can dream of it at least.I made a rush to school only to be greeted by empty hallways.
Uh-Oh. I'm in trouble.
I rushed to my history class and composed myself before knocking and entering the class."Ms. Mckenzey you're late", remarked Mr. Wilson.
Yes Captain obvious, if me coming to class after the period has begun isn't more obvious.
Of course I didn't say that aloud. I don't have a death wish or more like a detention wish.
I grimaced at that thought."I'm sorry sir. I won't repeat it again", I said with a hint of sincerity in my voice.
"Only this one time Mckenzey", he let me in.
And then began the roller coaster ride of 1920's and 40's.
I really hope for his sake, his personal life is not as boring as his professional life is.I drifted off to yesterday's incidents at home.
Sunday also known as the sacred day, where I devout my time to books.
Not the "academic" books, but to my novels.I have a carton full of books from my favourite authors.
When I complete these books I go online and browse other books.
Sunday is where I either lock myself in my room to read or spend some quality time with family.At lunch my mom asked me about my college life, my grades etc. And then came the topic I love to avoid and she loves to pest on.
"So, any guy we should know about?", mom asked me casually.
Dad raised his eyebrow waiting for my response.
"No mom. You need not worry, there's no one in my life besides Cooper who's done with me", I said honestly.
"What?", my mom asked surprisingly.
"Cooper who!?", Dad looked at mom and me for an explanation.
"Relax. I'm talking about my dream guy", I sighed.
"Get real sweety. There are lot of fishes in the sea, you just need to look properly.", she assured me.
"As long as they're like Cooper guy, I'm okay with it", Dad grinned at this.
When they found out about Cooper, mom was on the verge to take me to a psychologist, just to ensure I didn't lose my sanity.
Whilst dad was alright with it, as long as it's imaginary he's cool with it.One of the biggest fears of Dad is her daughter getting home and announcing she's pregnant.
That's why he follows the quote Prevention is better than cure way too seriously.Mom on the other hand is set on a mission to find me a boyfriend cause she had dad when they were in high school.
Yes that's right, they're high school sweethearts and mom wants the same fate for me.
The bell rung indicating the end of history period which pulled me out of my reverie.
I grabbed my books and made a beeline towards my locker.-------------
I took my usual seat in math class, middle row and next to a window.
Mr. Riley began teaching whilst I was waiting for Rachel to show up.I was looking out of the window when I heard a chair being pulled out of it's place making a screeching sound all the way which grabbed my attention.
"It's time you showed up", I said to Rachel.
"I'm sorry for making you wait", I heard a not-so-familiar voice say.
That's not Rachel's voice.
I turned to see someone whom I didn't expect to see ever."I promise it won't happen again, Love", to embarass me even more Ryan held his hand to his heart dramatically.
"I... I... umm.. wha..t?", I was baffled to see him would be an understatement.
All the words dried in my throat."You're cute", he said while giving me his signature smile.
"I'm cute", I repeated dumbly after him.
"Yes Kenny, You're cute", He rolled his eyes playfully.
"Kenny.. Cute...!?", I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion.
Am I hallucinating again?"Okay that gets a little annoying after a while", he said simply.
I reached my hand out to pinch my other arm just to confirm whether I'm actually losing my sanity or not.
"Oh wait. I'll do it for you", he chirped and pinched my arm.
"Ouchhh", I shouted loudly.
Few turned their heads in our direction."Problem Ms. McKenzey?", Mr. Riley asked me.
"Absolutely not sir", I assured him.
He nodded his head and turned to the board to continue with his teaching.I turned to glare at Ryan who was pretty amused by my reaction.
"Why did you do that for?!", I whisper-yelled at Ryan."Cause you weren't paying any attention to me", he stated as a matter of fact.
"And you paid attention to me? All this time?", I narrowed my eyes at him
"Of course I did Kenny", he said calmly.
I looked at him in disbelief.
"Why are you sitting here anyway?", I asked him curiously.
"I wanted to sit with my most favourite friend of all time", he said smugly.
"Friend?", I raised my eyebrows in disbelief. Of course that's a load of crap there.
"You don't consider me your friend?", he feigned a hurtful expression on his face.
"Uh no. I didn't mean that. Of course you're my friend. I just want to know why now? Why me?", curiosity got the better of me.
"Better question. Why not now and why not you?", he winked at me.
I shook my head in response and gave him a smile which he returned with his genuine and a rare one might I add.
No heart warming or glaciers melting moment here people!
When Rachel walked up to our desk she gave me a look which held many questions, one of them screaming what's going on!
As if I know what's on, We're on same page girl!I shrugged in response.
"Hey Rachel, mind if I sit here with Kenny?", Ryan asked Rachel.
Rachel rose her eyebrows, disbelief crossing her face.