(Isabella)
I woke up to a soft tap on my arm, squinting to find Maya's big brown eyes blinking at me cutely. "We do have to go to school today, remember?" she said, her expression half playful, half serious.
"Go get ready, I'm right behind you," I mumbled sleepily, curling myself deeper into the blanket.
"Actually, I'm ready for school," she replied, and I pulled the blanket from my face, finally noticing her colorful outfit. She was all set, radiating enthusiasm and energy.
With a reluctant sigh, I rose from my bed, dragging my feet to the bathroom for a quick bath. After splashing some water on my face and ensuring I looked decent in my pair of blue shorts and a white top, topped with an unbuttoned blue and black striped long-sleeve shirt, I stepped out feeling slightly more awake.
