"Come on, my son. Y'know what I say every day you're sitting on your ass doing nothing but reading or just sleeping in. You should be with your friends!" My mother lectured me. "There may not be a -"
"There may not be a tomorrow, but there will always be a today. Yes, mom, I know. " I rolled my eyes as I interrupted her. "C'mon mom, why can't I stay in today..." You always make me go out -" I groaned in annoyance. "C'mon Alistair, don'tbe a baby. You know why mom homeschools us!" My ssaid happily
"To bore us to death with stupid activities?" I sarcastically replied. "No stupid it's because...you get work done too quickly and would be bored with school-" She replied. "Now get ready, we are going to a party my work is throwing!" She said excitedly as she left my room.
I scoffed, got up, and got ready, pulling on a dark blue Spider-Man shirt with black jeans and a belt. I walk out of my room after opening the door to put on my shoes. I pulled out my phone and looked on steam to look for newer games to play when I get back as I thought to myself 'Maybe moms right... I do need to get a life- This is just sad..." I thought to myself. I look up and see a book store "Hm..Barns & Noble...Maybe i can find a new book or two-" I said to no one in particular. I crossed the street and headed into the building. I went to the historical fiction section and found a few books I wanted and then checked out. I left and carried the books back home. I open the door, put my books down, then leave the house once again and walk around the city, enjoying the fresh air. That was until an earthquake happend
YOU ARE READING
Far From Gone
AdventureAlistair is a 17 yr old boy who loves books more than going outside to hang out with other people.
