I woke up to the dim sun shining orange through my window, and the tapping of a tree branch on the window from the breeze. I felt around for my phone besides me before finally getting hold of it. It was 6:55 and school started at 7am, "Oh shit I'm already late." I roll out of your bed annoyed about sleeping in, throwing on a random pair of sweatpants and a sweater from the ground. quickly getting into my car to go to school. Walking into school I wasn't paying much attention to what was going on around me, and I hadn't checked my phone yet either. I was only a few minutes late to my first period. the teacher Mr. Arnald usually filled with energy even in the early morning right from the start of class was just sitting at his desk. i ignored it and just sat down still too tired to wonder. A small crowed was formed behind me around the girl who sits in the desk behind me, I didn't know much about her barley even knew her name just that she was usually practically attached to the girl who sits diagonal from me. Maria was very loud but not in a bad way really, she always called out answers, participated in almost every club, group, or sport. Her boyfriend was also quite popular and of course on the school's football team. She was always nice but i didn't like her much she was to involve and too smart its annoying. the girl behind me i realized was crying, i didn't want to turn around and ask what's wrong because i don't know her and honestly i didn't care that much other than the curiosity. I put my head down on my desk hoping to catch what was going on but before i could gather anything i fell asleep. When i woke up the bell was ringing. i was shocked. how did i manage to sleep so long without Mr. Arnald tapping my desk or yelling my name like he does when anyone falls asleep. maybe he's tired too. Second period a councilor was already in the class. she looked distraught, i realized with this many people acting off already so early in the day and the councilor being in class something must be wrong. "Good morning, everyone, I'm sure you're all aware of what happened last night. Regarding this situation I want you guys to know me and your teachers are here for you and the school has many recourses if anyone would like to speak with us, as well as the man not being caught yet we hope you all stay say and cautious and take a lot of precautions considering the events already taken place." a few students started a cry a little. what was even going on i hadn't heard about anything happening last night. i picked up my phone as five students left with the councilor. the first post i seen opening Instagram, "rip Maria Brown" attached was an article and go fund me. i skimmed over the article shocked, "teen concerned of stalker" "brutally murdered" "black hair, pale skin, white clothing." "man said to have been guilty of 27 other murders yet still unidentified." I was shocked, 27 murders and they still never caught this guy when his appearance sounds like hed stand out.
The rest of the school day was more crying and talk about Maria. of course, i felt a little sad i mean i didnt know her or really like her but still, no one should die so young especially like that. i got home and took a short nap.. well i woke up at 7 so it wasnt very short.
