U N T I T L E D Aniya
Bright
“Wake up Kelly!” Tanna shouted. “They’re waiting for us.” Tanna had already been dressed and ready for the day. “Ugh,” Kelly mumbled while unraveling from her covers. It was so bright outside and the sun made Kelly’s eyes ache. She walked over to the blinds to close them. “Hurry up, they are all dressed already.” “Ok wait!” Kelly responded while rushing to get her clothes on. She finally made it downstairs. They all attend Lakeside Academy, and usually went to the creek every other day. Tanna told Kelly that Mark and the rest of the boys were gonna meet them there. A huge weight lifted off of her shoulders. As Tanna and Kelly walked out of the house, Nyla was already sitting outside on her porch waiting for them. “It took long enough,” she said. They all three began to walk to the creek. “So how’s it going with you and Mark?” Nyla asked. Kelly turned red instantly. “We’re not speaking right now.” “What happened now?” “Can we not speak about this?” Kelly asked. “Isn’t it going to be awkward?” “Yes but I’ll worry about that when we get there.” The week before, Kelly and Mark got into an argument. They had gone on a double date with Mark’s friend, Harry and Harry’s girlfriend, Lynn, at the bowling alley close by. During the date, Kelly kept missing the pins. It was Kelly’s turn again, she rolled the bowling ball and missed. Harry chuckled and said to Mark, “She really sucks at this.” 63
