Morning. We all know what that means. Waking up, which wouldn't be a problem had I not spent the previous night coding until 3AM.
The light was beating down on me, even through the curtains. I slowly sat up in my bed and put my face in my hands. I was sitting like a really stupid depressed statue for at least 10 minutes. I searched for my glasses on my table, can't really see anything without them. Finally getting out of bed I picked up my clothes, towel and body wash and went to the bathroom. I took a quick shower, dried off and dressed in the privacy of the bathroom. That's not the hard part, it never is. I walked over to the sink, and there it was, the hard part. Having to brush my teeth while looking at the creature that stares back in the mirror. "Oh, Courtney, you're always so cute!" Yeah right. You say that, but I simply do not believe you. I don't want to think others are lying to me, but I also really can't believe it. I finished my business and left as quickly as I could.
I walk downstairs. No one. Naturally. I grabbed my stuff for the day and left the house. Alright, time to put on a smile for every one. My mouth already tilted upwards, standard procedures. I head to the bus stop, other people already gathering there, some adults going to work, some students of variying ages. I've got a long hour long commute ahead of me. My mind is empty for most of the journey, but I also have to come up with an excuse as to why I can't hang out today, just in case anyone asks me.
My route consists of three seperate buses, the final of which is the worst. Why? Well this is the bus that goes straight to campus, which means now there will actually be people that might recognize me. Don't get me wrong, I obviously don't hate these people, I don't think I have the capacity to hate anyone. But it can just be really tiring you know?
"Hello, Courtney." I hear a familliar soft and quiet voice. I turn my head around. "Oh, hi Luna! Didn't see you there, sorry." I respond to the voice. It belonged to my good friend Luna. She is a tad different to most of the other people around here. She has cat ears and a tail. She's a catkin, I think the proper term is. I don't usually really bother with that though, she's just like anyone else to me, better actually, because unlike most people I actually really like her. We talked a little bit at the station and on the bus. Not much, neither is really the talkative type. We arrived on campus and I walked Luna to her faculty, least I can do for her.
I absent mindedly walked to my own faculty and by extension class. When I entered the building O heard some murmurs. Apparently the problem child of our faculty, Amy, actually came to school this time. I didn't really pay attention, I never really do, but today my mindless walking would face some concequences. I was looking at the ground, pretending like I'm lost in thought, when suddenly I walked into someone. It was her. "Oh my gosh, I- I'm so sorry I was lost in thought and didn't see you there." I stammered out as the person turned to look at me. The person staring back at me had, well I wouldn't call them striking, I'd call them dead or hollow actually, green eyes with huge bags under her eyes. Her golden, almost white hair looked beautiful on the first look but then you'd look at her bangs and it screamed that they were done by someone who had no idea what they were doing. She looked me up and down before answering, "Whatever." and leaving. I didn't even have the time to reply or anything, she was just... gone. I decided that I'd rather just disappear and so I quickly headed to my class.
There I was, minding my own buisness when I suddenly felt something hit into me. I turned around and saw a girl. I looked her up and down. My height, looks scrawny, could probably beat her up if I wanted to. Her outfit was a bit odd to me. White Button-Up Shirt, a red tie, black skirt, black stockings, black loafers and a red hoodie? Are you trying to look formal or not? Light brown hair thats fluffy too, I envy you. My eyes locked with her blue ones. I could have made it into a problem, but I ultimately decided against it. "Whatever." I just replied to get this interaction overwith as soon as possible, turned around and went to class.
I entered class and took a seat next to a purple haired catkin. "Look who decided to grace us with her presence." the catkin said with a snarky tone. "You shut up, Vex, I don't want to hear shit from you." I replied. The catkin just smirked and went back to her drawing. This was my friend Vex. The two of us go way back. The teacher arrived late and immediatly started droning on about some nonsense. I don't know, I didn't pay attention, I didn't care, I never did. I spent all of class scrolling on my phone. At least I think. I wasn't particularly concious. The bell rang and I let out an annoyed sigh.
"What are you sighing about? You don't even pay attention to anything." I hear from the fammiliar voice to my right.
"What am I sighing about? Just being here obviously."
"You're not going to get very far here with that kind of attitude."
"Do I even want to?"
"Are you asking me? How should I know? Get up lazyass."
"Fuckin' whatever, fine." I get up out of the chair. "I have better things to do than sit all day in class, like standing around all cool and smoking behind the building."
"You don't smoke, who are you trying to fool here?"
"..."
"Now come on, wanna grab a bite to eat before next class?"
"With you? No? The less time I spend with you the better."
"Aww. Is that right? And I just got some money from a comission I just recently finished and bought a bunch of cheep booze to get hammered on, but if you don't want to, thats fine too I guess." Vex spoke in a falsely sad tone.
"Fine, if you insist, I'll come to your place to drink later. Happy? I'm still not getting breakfast with you though."
Vex stuck out her tongue and flipped me off. "Fine, I know I can't force you regardless, see ya later then." and with that she left.
I followed closely but we split in the halls. Two whole hours until the next class. I can just sleep in the library.