The rest of last week was spent here. In secure!
The meals were edible, the bare minimum for a balanced diet, I've basically been a revising robot. If I stop revising during the day whoever is outside watching calls John.
John comes in like a bat out of hell, complaining then he forces me to revise, usually grabbing a chair and supervising me from the cell's doorway.
I'm glad I'm getting out soon, it's been hell.
This morning I've been given my breakfast, once I finished eating Curtis came in to let me know John will be collecting me within the hour.
The school bell has already gone so I'm just waiting patiently.
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When I hear multiple pairs of footsteps I get up off the bench and wait by the door.
I can't tell hear other cell's being opened, then it's mine. The door is pulled open, revealing John, his eyes go wide at seeing me so close.
'Come along' he says grabbing my arm and pulling me out, he locks up the cell then pulls me along out of secure.
John takes me through the heavy doors then through the school, we bump into Bella and Becca in the hallway though.
'What are you two doing out of class?' John questions them sternly from where we are, both girls turn looking rather frazzled. Not expecting to be caught out.
We make our way over to them, John dragging me swiftly.
As soon as we're with them I watch as John raises his eyebrows expectantly. I can see Bella has tears rolling down her face, she's in a right state compared to how she normally looks.
'Well girls?' John questions again, expecting an answer, Becca steps forward to speak
'You see officer, my sister forgot her revision notes this morning, she needs them for her exam later' John sighs heavily, then speaks sternly
'Well you go back to class and you follow me! We are heading to the girls dorm block now'.
Becca scurries back into the classroom while Bella joins our trip to the girls dorms. John grabs my arm and escorts me while Bella is allowed to walk freely.
When we get to the block John swipes his fob then allows us in. John walks us both to my room first, he swipes his fob and opens my door, allowing me to step inside.
'You have thirty minutes to get ready for school Hope, not a minute more! Your first exam starts at eleven' I nod my head in understanding then John closes my door.
My door buzzes and locks so I grab my uniform from my wardrobe then gather my underwear from my drawers.
I take everything into my bathroom then strip off my clothes, jumping into the shower.
I wash my hair and body twice before I step out and dry myself off. I slip into my uniform then brush my teeth, once I'm done I grab my hairbrush and start on the mass of tangles.
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When my door buzzes and unlocks it's pulled open, revealing John again.
'It's time to go! Put your shoes on' John orders. I grab my shoes and put them on, tying my laces.
Now I'm ready I stand up and walk out the door, John walks swiftly as I walk behind, my door slamming, buzzing then locking as we walk away.
John presses the green button and holds the door open, he gestures with his arm for me to go through, I do.
Once the door closes John grabs my arm lightly then escorts me to the gym hall, everyone is lining up already but John pulls me past everyone, straight into the hall.
John gets me signed in then takes me swiftly straight to my seat. I sit down as John stands there, watching, waiting.
'I hope you do well, knuckle down and complete the exam the best you can, alright' John says quietly as students start making their way in, finding their allocated seats.
'There's no alternative provision for exams here so if you need a break put your hand up, I'll be right there' John points to the wall.
'I'm here for you, so I'll come straight over' he says smiling reassuringly. I smile back mumbling
'Thanks John, I'm ready though'
'Alright then, quiet now' he says sternly then walks to his spot.
It's not long before the exam starts. Science has never been my strong suit but all the revision John has forced me to do in secure really has helped. I tick and write away, without any need to stop for a break.
Once I've finished answering I even have time to go over my answers.
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'Pens down' is shouted across the hall. Our exams are collected off our desks then we're allowed to leave in single file.
John follows behind me then pulls me quietly aside outside.
'You will have lunch now then I'll collect you from the hall to take you to class, you have an exam' John explains, I nod in understanding then he allows me to go as I please.