Chapter Eight: Field trip
"Mom I got to go!" I protested grudgingly accepting another kiss.
"Do you have your lunch and first aid kit packed!" Mom asked as she held me at arms length.
"Yes mom I'll be fine don't worry!" I pulled my self away from her and turned to walk down the steps.
When I reached the end of the drive way I waved once more and yelled.
"Bye Mom Dad! Love you!"
They waved in return, shouting their last calls of goodbye.
I then turned and walked away, looking back one more time to see them kiss. Yuck! I'll never understand that part of romance.
I had gone paroling the city, things seamed to have quieted down, but I doubted that would be for long.
I tried to get my mind off my alter ego and enjoy being a teenager for once. Looking around at the petty homes and autumn colours with the beautiful clear blue sky.
I took a beep breathe then exhaled. What a wonderful world I muttered to myself, God sure had good taste when he made earth.
Spidey sense!
I looked to my right in time to see a vehicle roll down a drive way toward me.
Someone yell,"watch out!"
I pretended to act normal instead of jumping my style out of the way.
It was kinda to late anyway, so I braced myself.
Wham!
The car slammed into me coming to a stand still.
I looked both ways to make sure no one else was around. A kid came running down the driveway muttering something about his dad being mad.
He was just a little kid probably about eight. With black hair, blue eyes and freckles.
"I'm sorry, please don't tell my dad are you hurt?" He asked his voice full of concern.
"I'm fine what happened?" I asked as I placed my hands on his trembling shoulder's.
He looked up at me," I was trying to help change the tire with my dad."
"Where is he? I mean your dad?"
The boy looked down the road,"at the hardware store he told me not to touch anything until he got back!" He started to cry.
"But I didn't listen to him and I tried to finished getting the tire off. When it roll off the stand and down hear, what am I going to do?"
I looked up the driveway a fallen vehicle lift lay at the top in fount of the double garage. I walked around back.
"Alright stay put I don't want to run you over!" I told the boy.
"What do you mean? What are you going to do?" He questioned.
I ignored him and began to push the van up the driveway. It was surprisingly light at lest for me.
The wheels creaked and groaned as I moved it up the driveway. When I reached the top I set the stand back up. Then carefully I lifted the van placing it correctly in place. Once I was sure it was safe I let go straightened up and wiped my hands.
I strode back to the boy where his was still in open mouthed shock.
"Listen next time and good luck!" I smiled as I said this. Then I walked off leaving him staring.
"What took you so long?!" Joseph asked as I jogged up to were he stood leaning against the fence. His clear blue eyes looked right at me.
"I got distracted along the way." I explained.
Joseph put his arm around my shoulders as we continued to walk. "Again?!"
I rolled my eyes sighing dramatically. "Of course, it wouldn't be like me if I was on time."
It was his turn to roll his eyes. "Oh come on let get to school!"
The rest of the walk I refused to give any hit about the warm feeling he gave me.
The school buses sat running in front of the school entrance. High school kids were milling around in front with a couple teachers here and there. Most had backpacks slung over their shoulders, some carried bags as well.
Joseph and I joined the crowd waiting to go. A few minutes passed, I was not a very social person but Joseph waved and chatted with people the entire time. I simply stuck with hello.
Finally the principal came out with a megaphone.
"My I have you attention!" He waited till the buzzing quieted down before continuing.
"Girls and boys please let your home room teacher know you are here then you can make your way on to the bus. There are a few rules in place I must remind you of. One under no circumstances will any inappropriate behaviour be tolerated. Two to not make a mess in the bus or museum. Three stay in groups never out of sight of a teacher. Four have fun!" He announced.
Joseph and I scrambled to our home room teacher, .
"Sandy, Joseph here!" She waved us on after checking us off her list.
We raced inside the first bus with the flow. I plopped down on a seat in the middle area. Joseph sat down beside me.
I noticed Mike sat in the back with his friends. He saw me looking and scowled. I smiled back. One of Mikes friends, Rayan was his name leaned to ward him. They whispered in each other's ears a minute. Mike looked up at my then gave me a devilish smirk. I just rolled my eyes and looked away.
I shoved my backpack into the space between my feet and the wall. Joseph placed his on his feet then began to dig around in it.
I turned to ward him, "Hey what did you bring for entertainment during the trip?"
He did not look up but continued his search.
"Well I brought I sports mystery book, iPad, and food. What did you bring?!"
I unzipped the main storage compartment in my backpack and pulled out a stack of science and mystery books. I dropped them on the seat beside me. Then I pulled out my phone and a set of earphones.
"Oh." He smiled. The bus pulled forward. I put my earphones on and started the music. Then I opened one of my books.