AGE( it is just a number)

First day at Beacon High

Hazel Dakota
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After putting the first aid box back to its place , I returned to Hardin room to clean up the mess
The room was empty and from the sound of the tap running , I could tell he was in the bathroom
Using a long broom, I gathered the broken pieces together ;then use a dustpan to pack the pieces into a waste bin
I looked around to be sure everything was in order before leaving the room with the dustpan and waste bin .

Climbing down the stairs, I was on my way outside to dump the dirt when I heard my name
I quickly turned in the direction just in time to see Mrs Castillo coming out of the kitchen
"And where are you going with that?" She asked , her gaze fixed on the waste bin .
"I want to dump it outside ma "I answered politely
"Don't worry Hazel , Rebecca will do that".She said and signalled Rebecca who was assisting the cook to set the dinning table
"Go take that from her"
"Yes ma".Rebecca left what she was doing and rushed to me .
I handed the stuffs to her and  leaned against the wall not knowing what else to do.
Should I go assist in setting the table? Should I go check on Hardin? Should I go to my room? Damn! I don't even have a room here , my old worn out bag was still here in the sitting room...
"why are you just standing there?" Mrs Castillo interrupted my thoughts. "come and have dinner and after which I will show you to your room"
At last! I sighed in relief and went over to the dinning , sitting down quietly.
My mind drifted off to Hardin , the pains I saw in his eyes , what  was it all about?
Did something bad happen to him! Did someone hurt him!.... wait a minute! he hasn't eaten anything
"Ma". I called his mom and she shifted her attention to me
"What is it dear?"She asked , placing a plate of bagel and grilled chicken into a tray
"I am worried about Hardin , he hasn't eaten anything". I stated and she smiled
"Don't worry dear, I will handle that today"
With that , she picked the tray along with a bottled water and headed up the stairs
Thanks goodness! I guess I am relieved for today!
I watched the cook dished out my food and washing my hands, I began eating.
After eating, I assisted the cook in clearing the table and when done, i returned to the sitting room.
I sat down on the sofa and watched the television , waiting patiently for Mrs Castillo
And In what seems like forever, She returned to the sitting room holding an empty tray
"I am sorry Hazel , I had to stay with my son till he was done eating". She explained and I forced a smile .
"It is alright ma"
She handed the tray to Rebecca and then gestured at me to come with her and I did ,
following behind her as she led me up the stairs to a room right beside Hardin's
"This is where you will be sleeping"She said calmly and I nodded , looking around the room
It was a small room with less expensive furnitures , but It was still beautiful
"Thank you very much ma". I said in appreciation and she nodded
"Sleep tight Hazel, and remember to wake up early" . She reminded and left the room .
I dropped the big bag at a corner of the room and then collapsed on the huge bed
I was so tired
I reached into my pocket for my phone , and was surprised to see 20 missed calls
I4 from Mike , 4 from my from mum and the remaining two from Alexia
I quickly dialled my mom number and she picked it up on the first ring
"Hazel"her loud voice rang through
"hello mom! I am sorry for not picking the calls , I never knew when the calls came in".I said in a rush and  she sighed.
"It is alright, I was just worried about you. how is that place?"She changed the topic .
"Fine mum". I answered truthfully
"And I hope the boy is not stressing you up". She chuckled.
"Erm uhm let me say he is just being a teenager"
"Yes your baby" . I heard Alexia say and I laughed
"Don't mind her!she is just ....."
"being Childish". I completed and we both laughed
"Alright baby. Good night". My mom bade
"Good night mum" i ended the phone call.
Smiling, I was about dialling Mike number when his call came in
I received it
"hello Mike". I greeted first
"Hazel, Where did you keep you phone?"he sounded worried
"It was in my gown pocket , but I never knew it was ringing"
"Oh! You really scared the hell out of me"
"Did I?"I asked , clearly confused.
"Let's leave that aside . So how  is the place? Do you like it?"he asked
"Sure". I answered and he exhaled deeply.
There was an awkward silence and then he asked
"Have you thought about the dinner ?"
"Erm not really" . I stuttered my response.
"But why Hazel". he queried. "I really got something important to tell you"
"Something important". I retorted. "And what is that?"
"It is not something we can talk through the phone"
"Fine! Let's meet up on Saturday". I said after giving it a little thought
"Thank you so much Hazel! Thank you so much! I will call you later so we can talk more about it"
Alright! Good night Mike" I yawned and ended the phone call.
Today was so damn stressful