Busy
The flock watched silently.
Ella ran in the front door, ran into the kitchen, glanced at the clock…
She grabbed her soccer bag.
She looked exhausted.
She turned to run back out the door.
She nearly tripped over her pile of school books near the staircase.
She groaned, thinking of the hours of homework she'd have to do later.
They watched her crash through the screen door.
They watched her turn and run back in a second later, looking frantic.
She flew back down the hall. Not literally, of course.
She grabbed her water bottle off the kitchen table.
She turned to run back out the door.
The door slammed behind her.
The door flew open once more.
She stood in the doorway and stared back at the flock in surprise.
"When did you guys get here?"
"Few hours ago," Iggy answered.
"Oh."
"Are you okay?" Nudge asked.
"Sorta. Not really. Been really busy," she said, and then gestured to the door, forgetting how to say what she meant.
"You have to leave now, but you'll see us later?" Max guessed.
Ella nodded gratefully for the translation and then turned and ran out the door again.
Dr. Martinez came down the stairs, holding her keys up for the flock to see.
"She thinks she can leave without me."
She smirked.
"We'll be back in a couple hours."
She went out the door, closing it softly behind her.
"Did we do something wrong?" Gazzy asked, frowning.
"No, Gaz. Ella's just… busy."
2.5 drabble. This one's not a request. It's more of an excuse for my lack of updates. I'm busy. You all didn't do anything wrong, lol. I'm sorry I can't update more often, but I still love you guys and will still try to put something up every once in a while. I'm not trying to get your sympathy, I just want you all to understand. Thanks to all of you for reading, reviewing, and being patient. Thanks a million times.
-Skye