The last two weeks have been bearable, me and max have bonded quite well. We've been allowed out three times a day for food. We were even allowed an extra hour out for some exercise.
We were pretty much given a ball by John and told to 'play'. I'm not sure exactly how old John thinks we are, a ball is not fun anymore.
We didn't 'play' in johns books either, as we just rolled it between us for a little while then sunbathed on the grass.
Apart from that I've managed to read eight books from start to finish. I had John pinch some from the library at the beginning of the first week.
Last night he took them back so I was bored shitless. I went to sleep last night straight after dinner as there was nothing for me to do. Max thankfully lulled me to sleep with his singing from the cell next door.
Now it's the morning of a new term.
A tray was posted through the door not too long ago. Cereal and a carton of milk. Not bad considering it was soup in secure all last term.
I ate as slowly as I could, trying to bide my time. Unfortunately it doesn't take long to finish cereal so now I'm bored out of my wits, waiting to be let out of this hellhole. Half term has been way too long, I'm glad it's over.
The sound of footsteps echo in the hallway outside my cell. I'm like a rabbit. I practically jump off the bench and I'm at the door within seconds. Waiting to be set free.
I hear the sound of another door unlocking and opening. There's quiet talking. Then it's gone. I walk back to the bench and sit down dejectedly. I really thought I was getting out already.
I swing my legs back and forth, my feet banging against the bench bottom. It's making a racket but I honestly don't care. I want to be out. I'm bored.
When the sound of footsteps echo again, I listen closely and wait. My feet still swinging.
The officer outside bangs on my cell door and shouts loudly to me
'Oi, stop that' I can't help but chuckle, it's Dave.
John introduced Dave to me and max during half term. His about 30, grumpy as fuck and can run fast. His strict though. He made us do laps around the grass for a full hour for the whole of the first week of break. It was awful.
We couldn't even skip the running either!
He ran with us and forced us to keep up or we would be sitting in the dark for the rest of the day. John had left us with this monster of a man the first week of half term to go on a fucking holiday.
I wait and wait and wait some more. My feet still swinging, still banging. When the next set of footsteps echo and stop by my cell door I stop my racket and get up.
The cell door unlocks and is pulled open, revealing John. His head is still red with sunburn.
When I step out I slap his head lightly causing John to hiss in pain. I can't help but giggle.
'Enough of that Hope, it actually hurts' John says sternly. His eyes are alight though and his lips twitch. His holding back a smile.
I stand there watching him closely until he bursts out laughing.
'I knew you hadn't turned into a grouch' I joke. John takes a moment to compose himself. While Dave is glaring at us at the end of secure. Watching our actions in irritation.
'Come now hope, it's time to get ready for school' John informs.
John grabs ahold of my shoulder and walks me out of secure then out of the school building. We walk along the path then into the girls dorm block.
'Your doors open, the locking system hasn't been activated yet, everyone is having breakfast now so shower and get ready for school' John instructs. He walks off into the hall while I go into my room.
I grab some underwear and uniform and take a warm shower. When I'm finished I step out and get myself dry then get dressed in my uniform. When I'm finished I wait for the bell to ring.
When the bell goes off I step out into the hallway, the door closing behind me. I walk to the lobby area where everyone seems to be gathered, it's like a circus in here. John has everyone here, his standing at the doors allowing nobody past.
'Everyone head to the gym, you have an assembly, if you're new here please follow the crowd, take a seat quietly when you arrive' he bellows to us all. I watch as John presses the green exit button then opens the door.
I make my way out with the crowd. I walk along the path and see max so I stop and wait for him. His already seen me as his currently waving and running over.
When max gets to me he picks me up and spins me around like a child. I chuckle at his actions.
'What are you doing baby' I ask giggling, max replies by putting me down and kissing me.
'Did you not miss me baby, I certainly did'
'You see me yesterday you idiot' I chuckle whacking his chest lightly. Max wraps his arm around my waist and we walk the rest of the way to the gym together. I'm about to experience my first assembly.