January 9th by Jason Tru, Jason Tru (read me like a book txt) 📖

He didn't see anyone, but didn't take the chance of staying, so he made his way back inside, and immediately fell asleep.

After his hours of bother, and time taken, to go to sleep, he just did, but, this sleep didn't last very long, for the morning rose in less than two hours. '' Caleb, time for school! '', Beth knocked on his door, having Caleb fall out of bed, eyes red and looking like a tired-mess. '' Caleb, hurry up. '', she banged again, before wiping her hands on her old, raggy skirt that she wore as a dress, before trotting downstairs.

Caleb twisted his head, quickly, as it made a cracking sound and yawned, as he helped himself up, to his feet to go prepare himself for school.

                                                                                                                                                     

Chapter 7; INSOMNIA

August, wake u... '', Kathy cuts herself off, noticing August, already woken up, sitting on his bed, '' You're up already? ''. '' Yes, mum. '', he replied, in a non-related tone. '' Oh, well, go get dressed. '', she softly suggested, before leaving. August still had his smile, oddly. He couldn't help himself, and couldn't wait to go, get through the day, so he could catch a ride with Denis, again. Once more, he'd forgotten the roughness that the day held. He more so ignored it.

After taking his insulin shot, he moved downstairs, to get breakfast. '' August, have a seat. '', Kathy stopped him, pointing to the kitchen table's stool. '' Sure, what's wrong? '', he questioned. '' Well, how's school? '', '' Oh, it's awesome. '', he replied, keeping everything inside, just for safety reasons. He knew that if she knew that he was being treated differently, it'll just make things worse. He has enough problems at school about his difference, and needed less at home. Plus, he didn't want to lose Denis. It's his main reason for school, at this point. He just needs his friend. '' Are you sure? '', '' Oh, yes I am. It's all good. Don't even worry about it. Haha. '', he finishes, as he grabs his breakfast muffin and leaves the kitchen to find his jacket.

'' Ah, there you are. '', he softly talks to himself, 'pon finding the jacket. He quickly grabbed and packed his bag, holding a few books in his arms, instead of in the bag. As he rose up, he saw that his window was still open, so he went to close it, stopping for a few moments at it, looking outside at the tree and the branches, wondering what happened last night and what it was that he heard. '' Eh. '', he sighed, before closing it and walking down to the door.

'' Mum, leaving now. '', '' Alright, bye. '' she walked to the door with him and watched until he caught a car to school. Before getting in the car, August waved like a child at his mum, and Kathy, pausing for a bit in question, hesitated, but waved back, breaking into a smile.

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Publication Date: 09-16-2013

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Dedication:
This book's dedicated to my best friend, 'Niki', as I'd call her, alone, with one 'k'. Thank you for being there for me, supporting me, and being the best friend that I can actually have. You've grown to be a part of me, and I respect that.