Author note: I am going to do a series of snippets. Little peaks into a case. My aim is not write more than 200 words per update.

Home

Everyone is dying of anticipation around me, fidgeting, squirming in their seats. 5..4..3..2..1.. Ding ding! Some stand up and sprint for the door, others take the more calm approach and get up and stretch. No one lingers.

My books are heavy on my back; sweat begins to drip into the small of my back. I drift through crowds of people all eager to be somewhere other than where they are. Rushing to and fro, I too am rushing. I need to get home soon, everyone is waiting for me.

The feeling of fall is in the air; a slight nip, the smell of the trees dying a little. The breeze brings with it a faint anticipation and a warning of the change in season.

I hurry faster after glancing at my watch. Panting I skip steps up to the second floor. The door opens with a faint tinkle. I breathe deeply… familiar surrounding relaxing me after a long day at school. Everyone sitting around on the couches smile at me. Blue eyes cut to the clock and then to me.

"Mai… tea."