Nicole woke up early. She sat up on her bed and rubbed her eyes. She was still in that tiny room. She got out of bed, went over to her wardrobe and opened it. Her new school uniform was one of the only things that was hanging up. Part of her was disappointed that she didn't see combat pants and a couple of grey t-shirts. She sighed and took the uniform out of the wardrobe. She changed into it before heading downstairs. Sarah was already up.
"Good morning! Take a seat. I'll have some toast ready in a minute," she said.
Nicole didn't say anything. She sat down at the table. There was a bowl and a box of cereal on the table in front of her. She took the box and poured some of the cereal into the bowl. She went over to the fridge to get some milk.
Breakfast was different here than on campus. She was used to having noise around her as she ate. Now, it was quiet.
"When you're finished eating, I'll drive you to school," said Sarah, putting a plate of toast for Nicole on the table.
Nicola nodded. For the rest of the meal, she and Sarah stayed silent.
