The next morning, I rolled out of bed and dragged myself to the bathroom for a shower, mum had already said that I was not getting another day off school.
Grumbling to myself about the cold and how early it is, I did what I needed to do before heading back to my room and pulling on my uniform.
Stumbling down the stairs, I rubbed my eyes as I gazed around the empty kitchen, a small square of paper rested against the toaster. Picking it up, I opened it to see mum’s slanted writing.
‘Cupcake, I have got called in to work early, double shift so I won’t be home till late. Eat some breakfast and I’ll no doubt see you later in Jay’s room, say hi to your boyfriend for me, love mum’
Groaning I dropped the note and shuffled through the cupboard until I found a box of cereal. Pouring a generous
