Sequerome

“Good bye honey, I love you!” called Mrs. Stromson. Maria burst through the rickety screen door, and started off for school. She departed her house 15 minutes later than she normally did, and was in a hurry to reach class on time. The casual three mile walk had now turned into a three mile dash. Maria had never been tardy to class, let alone even missed a day! She glanced down at her watch, “I have 4 minutes to run ¾ of a mile, and to be in class.” Maria huffed and puffed as she rounded the corner to Baxter Middle School. She had only 25 seconds to get to class. Luckily, her locker wasn’t far from 1st hour, so hopefully she would make it on time. Beads of sweat poured down Maria’s face. “Should I go clean up?” She pondered. “Or worry about getting to class?” Not knowing what to do, Maria deliberately walked to her locker. Maria corrals her worn english binder and heads for the restroom. The moment that Maria set foot on the worn tile, the bell sounded. “Well there goes my perfect attendance” She thought. With precipitation pouring down her face, she snatched at the paper towel dispenser. After running the it under the cool water, Maria gently rubbed the towel over her sweat covered face. She grinned as the cooling sensation feel upon her. Maria glances at the clock, and notices that she has spent five minutes cooling off. She grabs her binder and rushes out of the restroom. The moment that Maria step foot in the classroom, an unexpected announcement came over the…