After school, Denise made her way home. Turning into her cul de sac, not a lot stirred. No children playing, or neighbors outside. There was a quiet calmness in the air, more than usual. Denise was sure the appeasement she felt was more inside herself than in her surroundings. Since their encounter with Michael, Denise felt more in control.
Approaching her house the door opened and there was her brother standing in the door way, arms folded, and smiling.
"f**k Denise you take forever." He said.
"Shut up John, you're always home before me."
"Yea and you still take too f*****g long." He laughed.
Helping her with her book bag he quickly moved out of the way as she proceeded inside.
"Want me to put your back pack in your room?"
"Go for it. So Michael hasn't shown up yet?"
Heading to h
