Queen of the Underworld

1

What the hell is that?

Oh god, make it stop.

I swatted my hand around, searching for the culprit of my waking. It took me a few seconds to realize it was my alarm clock.

It was Monday morning, and I had to get ready for school.

Kill me now. Thanks.

Finally making contact with my alarm clock, I pressed the button and threw the whole thing into the drawer of my nightstand.

Alarm clocks were made by the devil.

Groaning, I got up and grabbed my towel. I hadn't opened my eyes in this whole time, I just knew where everything was.

I heard distant footsteps, making all the sleep go away.

Showers were a battle for survival in my house. And I needed to win.

I made a run for it, knocking down a lamp and almost slipping due to my socks. I used the doorknob of the bathroom as support and jumped inside.

Quickly, I slammed the door shut and locked it.

Barely two seconds later, the banging started.

"Tasia get out of the bathroom!" My brother Jonathan yelled, his fist making the door shake.

I laughed, "Now, Naty, why would I do that?"

He banged once more and left, his footsteps fading.

The cold water of the shower relaxed me and satisfied my body. LA heat is something else, and a cold shower helps with the sweating.

I wrapped my towel around my body and stepped out, only to be pushed out of the way by my lovely brother.

I dressed myself quickly, putting on ripped jeans and a tube top. Quickly, o gathered my hair and fixed it into a ponytail.

Long hair was a pain in heat like this.

Walking to the kitchen, I spotted a note on the fridge.

Tasia, Nathan, and Sisi,

Good luck in school today!I get off early so we'll go to the mall when you come back. I left some lunch money and Tasia's bus fare, so Nathan please don't take it. And for your good Tasia, I hope you didn't make Nathan late. Love you all and eat breakfast or you're grounded!

Mom.

I smiled, she knew us all too well. And well I'm gonna get my ass kicked because Naty is so gonna tell on me.

I heard the door to my sisters room open, she must have woken up due to all the ruckus.

"Would you two animals respect the fact that I need my beauty sleep." She said, covering her mouth as a yawn formed.

Jonathan and I exchanged a look, and laughed.

"Try again. This trial was unsuccessful." I snorted, finishing the rest of my food before grabbing my bag and darting out the door.

The moment that bell rung signaling the end of first period, I flew out the door like the devil was after me.

"Whoa, am I dreaming or are you here, on time, on a Monday?" My best friend Lana says, while playing with a strand of her blonde hair. Her dashing blue eyes, full of joy. She was as gorgeous as they come.

"We need to work on that attitude because I don't approve of it." I shook my head, feigning disapproval.

"Cry me a river, baby."