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Clouds on a Clear Day... by seesladen

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Clouds on a Clear Day...
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It was a cold morning. The clouds hung over the skies and prevented the sun from being visible. And even though it was already a good way past dawn, it looked and felt like everyone should actually still be in bed. I rolled that thought in my head for a bit, and I was certain...

I should actually be rolled up in bed right now!

Instead I sat at the passenger's seat in front of the eighteen sitter bus, heading for school, and I didn't know whether to curse my luck or just relax. I simply knew that today I was going to be late. I was in a vantage position, and I could see the traffic go far a ways in front of us.

I should actually be in bed!

I knew I had made an error in taking the bus rather than a bike as mum had instructed earlier before I left the house, but I had thought better about it. Mum is not a know-it-all I told myself as I had boarded the bus. This weather was too good to be caught on a bike. At least on the bus, I could nap for a bit. At least that was what I told myself.

Only now I couldn't actually nap. The traffic and the feeling of being punished for getting late to school hung over my like the clouds above, only these ones weren't good clouds. And now I couldn't get the thought off my mind.

I should actually be in my bed!

Another disturbing thought came around... What if the morning assembly was still on when I got to school? Everyone would laugh at me for being punished. Or what if Sarah was there still?

That particular thought spoiled my mood even further. Sarah, the girl with the pretty lunch box, and the very pretty smile. I quietly wished I was her best friend rather than that no-good Jack. Funny how he always seems to be closer to the girls than every other boy in class. Plus he always has the better grades too.

I wish I was better than Jack!

The car honking behind us brought me away from my thoughts for a minute. Why, the traffic wasn't even moving yet. I could still see the long line of cars going on for miles and miles and miles...

Someone was tapping my legs now, I didn't understand why, but I couldn't see anyone. I turned and looked at the driver... He was smiling and saying something at me... I couldn't make out the words... All of these didn't really worry me though, as much as the fact that...

I should actually have been in bed...

A sudden shove suddenly brought me wide awake. I rubbed out my tired eyes for a few moments. The driver was actually looking at me and talking, that was not a dream. Only now I could hear the words clearly...

*"Young man, where do you intend to alight?"*

I looked around me, and suddenly, like the clouds which had now lifted, it dawned on me. I had not only napped in the bus, but I was now two stops after my intended destination.

As I alighted and started walking the slow journey back to my school gate, I knew I was beyond late now. Many questions ran through my mind...

Why was the weather this good? Why did I not take a bike? Why did I even have to go to school?

I knew punishment awaited me. I thought about my friends, I thought about Sarah...

What was that thing Auntie Polly always said about rains and pours... I knew that was my lot today. I cursed my luck.

I should have just stayed in bed...


THE END


#SladenSpeaks
#IfWordsWereNudes

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Going to school as a child holds a lot of memories for me. There was a time I was stuck in traffic because we moved houses and I didn't really know the best route from our new house. I actually ended up alighting from the bus and taking a bike that day (in real life), but I still got to school late. I ended up not taking classes that day, but that is a story for another time, lol...

Anyways, that memory birthed this little story of mine. I hoped you enjoyed reading.

Cheers!

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@almightymelon ·
I like the recurring, repeated theme of just wishing you were still in bed. It ties the story together nicely and adds a nice resonance to the end. Good writing. Keep it up.
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@jadams2k18 ·
You remind me of the times when I take the bus here in the capital city, too big for my tastes, I always get anxious about missing my stop. But there are so many things to see that I lose track of time and forget to ask for the bus stop. Ending up where you shouldn't is always a problem
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@jayna ·
What an enjoyable story, @seesladen. You really captured the essence of childhood, and all the angst about school and friends and even that morning fog that kids always seem to be fighting off until recess. I love that repeated sentiment that he should have stayed in bed. Well done!
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@katleya ·
Good memories @seesladen . I went back to my childhood when the transport was looking for us, we were the first ones and we had to get up at dawn. Very good "I should be in bed", that thought was always with me....
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@tezmel ·
I am here being dragged to the early nineties when I was in primary school. I relate to this so much that the bike is the only thing that doesn't feel familiar! I enjoyed it :)
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@theinkwell ·
I loved this story.  If it is prelude to what is coming in response to the prompt, we are in for a treat this week! There is humor and sentiment.  The details bring many of us back to childhood. The dread of being late, of classmates' disapproval. But the best part was the refrain of wishing he was in bed and then falling asleep and sealing his fate.

It is a great, touching story.  Thank you for posting it in the Ink Well community. 
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@young-boss-karin ·
Okay, I can't relate to this. My primary school was always a walking distance from home. Hardly ever got to enter public transportation. But this was an interesting read. I know many people with similar experiences.
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