Before I begin, there are some songs lyrics in this chapter that DO NOT BELONG TO ME. Just saying. I'm not trying to plagiarize or any of that jazz. I'm telling everybody that it does not belong to me but Bill Withers.
Anyways, hope you enjoy!
Naia's POV
It was finally here.
Friday.
My favourite day of the week. The cure to the Monday Morning Blues.
Friday Afternoons.
I packed up all of my homework and headed out of school with Nate as usual.
"Do you have any plans for the weekend?" I asked him as we started down the halls.
Nate nodded, "We're taking Sophie to the aquarium. She's been dying to go since I read her a book about dolphins."
I laughed, "Does she know that the aquarium doesn't have dolphins?"
"I tried to tell her but she didn't take it so well." Nate admitted. "I'm hoping I'll be able to pass of a shark as a dolphin."
I shook my head but couldn't hide the grin that had spread on my face. Giving Nate a wave, I spotted Gabby and Matt and walked over to them.
"How was school Munchkin?" Matt asked me as we started down our usual route home.
I shrugged, "Okay. We have so much homework that it's kind of ridiculous. And it's a weekend too."
"Maybe you can invite Nate over this week and we'll go somewhere." Gabby suggested. "Counter balance the load of homework you have to do." I nodded. It did sound like a good idea, though I'd have to find out when Nate was going to the aquarium.
When we got home, I immediately pulled out all of my homework and laid it out on the couch.
"Whoa! What happened here?" Matt asked, looked at the scene in front of him.
I sighed, "It's all the homework I have to get done by Monday. I mean, look at this." I held up a stack of papers. "This is all science homework. It's practically a whole unit's worth of work."
"Do you want a snack before you start?" Gabby asked.
I shook my head. "No thanks. I'm not really hungry."
Gabby nodded, "Alright, just call if you need anything."
By time it was 9:30, I had gotten through almost half of my homework. I would have kept going but both Matt and Gabby insisted that I get ready for bed.
"Munchkin, you've already completed half and you still have two days." Matt said. "Go to sleep."
Reluctantly, I packed everything up and went to get ready for bed. Once I had my teeth brushed and I had changed into pajamas, I crawled underneath the covers and Gabby came to tuck me in.
"Good-night sweetie." Gabby said, giving me a kiss on the forehead. As she pulled away, I grabbed her wrist to stop her.
"Can you sing to me?" I begged, giving her my puppy eyes. Puppy eyes usually worked best on Matt but it seemed to work this time on Gabby too. Her eyes softened and she sat down on the bed next to me. I smiled at her gratefully and closed my eyes, waiting to hear what song Gabby would pick.
Sometimes in our lives, we all have pain
We all have sorrows
But, if we are wise
We know that there's, always tomorrow
Lean on me, when your not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Someone to lean on
Please, swallow your pride
If I have things, you need to borrow
For no one can fill, those of your needs
That you won't let show