Eridan woke up just like every morning, with a headache. Today he felt quite ill, which wasn't normal for him. He didn't know exactly why he woke up like this, but, assuming it was just because he hadn't had much sleep he pushed the thought to the back of his mind. Managing to drag himself out of bed, he grabbed his glasses and put them on, his eyes slowly adjusting to the scenery around him. He stumbled over to his light switch, flicking it on. Letting out a small sigh he looked at the state of his room. It was a mess, like always. Just as he began to search for clothes to wear, he received a text message.
CG: HEY.
CG: WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOU? YOU'RE LATE. YOU KNOW THAT RIGHT?
CA: oh fuck kar i hadnt looked at the clock
CA: i guess im gonna be late arent i
CA: ugh actually im feelin kinda sick i aint comin to school today.
CG: OH. WHAT EVER. GET WELL I GUESS.
Eridan breathed a sigh of relief and threw his phone on his bed before walking out of his bedroom. He then headed downstairs, where his father noticed his presence.
"Heya chief, why aren't you at school? You should be there by now" he said.
"Sorry dad, I'm not feelin too w-well. I don't think I'm goin to school today" Eridan stuttered. He's always had a problem with pronouncing v's and w's, but most people tend to ignore it.
"Ah, aight then. Did ya know that there's finally a family movin in next door? Pretty swell, huh?"
"I guess."
"Well I better be goin to work, take care of yourself, chief." His father headed out of the door without another word.
Today was going to be an interesting day, Eridan could just feel it.