The Neverending Story: Axreena's Part

Bastian woke up from another nightmare about his mother's death. He'd been having them ever since his mom died. He couldn't concentrate on the anything and kept getting bullied at school for reading so many books. Bastian knew he couldn't stand up to them because they were too strong for him.

At breakfast, his father said," Good Morning, Bastian."

Bastian replied," Morning, Dad," while trying to open a jar of jam. His father took the jar from him and opened it with ease. Bastian and his father had been having trouble talking ever since the 'Incident.' Bastian wanted to keep believing in fantasies, like his mother, while his father wanted him to grow up.

Bastian said," I had another dream, Dad, about Mom."

His father paused and said," I understand, son. But we have to get on with things, right?" Bastian only nodded.

His father continued what he was doing and said," Bastian, we each have responsibilities. We can't let Mom's death be an excuse for not getting the job done, right?"

Bastian only let out a tired," Yeah."

Bastian's father sat down and said," Son, it's time you and I had a talk. I got a call from your math teacher yesterday. She says that you were drawing horses in your math book."

Bastian responded," Unicorns. They were unicorns."

His father looked up and said," What?"

Bastian sighed and said," Nothing."

His father continued," She also says you haven't been turning your homework in on time. And I'm very disappointed you didn't even try out for the swim team."

Bastian said nothing to defend himself.

Bastian's father kept talking," As for those riding lessons you've been wanting, you say you love horses yet you seem to be afraid to get on a real one. Now, Bastian, you're old enough to get your head out of the clouds and start keeping both feet on the ground. Alright?"

Bastian answered," Ok."

His father said," Stop daydreaming and face your problems. Ok?"

Bastian said," Ok," with a small smile.

Bastian's father said," Ok. Right. I think we've had a nice little talk. We should have more."

He stood up and told Bastian," Have a nice day and don't be late to school again."

Bastian called back," Buy yesterday I wasn't!"

Man, that was an awkward scene. I really don't like Bastian's dad. Welcome to my second story. I have nothing left to say except," REVIEW!:D"