7: College or Bust

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Chapter 7: Checkmate

(KAYLA'S POV)

"Wakey Wakey Kay-Kay!" My younger brother Max yelled in my face, instantly bolting me awake.

"What the f*ck?" I cried sleepily, Instantly clapping a hand over my mouth and waving my other hand randomly in Max's direction.

"You didn't hear that. Ok? Forget I said that." I told him sternly. I forgot my habit of cursing...oopsy daisy. Max was only 7...I'm not teaching him stuff like that yet. Max nodded and left, singing some random song as he pranced Off. Yawning, I stretched and got out of bed. Today was the day I left for...college, YAY. Note the sarcasm.

I pushed open my window, to feel freezing cold air against my skin. Well, a jacket it is then. Pulling a hoodie that read 'I'd rather be sleeping' (aha, so true) out of my closet, I threw it over my maroon 5 t-shirt and dark blue skinny jeans. I sincerely hoped the weather stayed cold...whenever I used to wear my band or favorite music artist t-shirts to school, I'd get made fun of.

But I'd have to confess how much I love them. I adore my t-shirts, thanks very much. Sighing, I slung my black backpack with reflective metal zippers over my shoulder. It was a boys backpack...I hated all the girls ones they had at the store. They were either bright pink or overly decorated. ugh. Grabbing my suitcase that I had stuffed to the brim the other day, I hauled it down the stairs. I pounded back up the stairs to grab my other suitcase-don't judge....I was going to college. And I dont exactly pack light. After all my luggage was at the door, my dad helped me carry it to his car.

"Aww, my baby girl is growing up!" He cooed, pinching my cheeks.

"Make sure to visit us on Saturdays! We can bring you to Chess Tournaments. Don't wanna loose our reigning champ, now do we?" he smiled.

'yes dad, we do.' I thought in my head, but of course I didn't say that.

"Mhm." I mumbled, running inside to hug my mom and Max goodbye.

"YOUR LEAVING? Can I have your room?" Max asked excitedly.

"No. Im coming back on Saturdays, Max." I smiled, ruffling his hair and running to the car with dad. For once, I would spend my time around normal people. And I'm not going to lie and say I'm not excited.