---- It's another standard day. Bustle to first hour just in time to score the seat at the back of the room that he carved his name into slowly over time simply by sitting there. There's a rut in the back of the chair that reminds him of home, a division between him and his younger brother because his parents fight sometimes but they try to put on the image of a typical loving family.
He can't blame his dad for going out to get drunk with the guys after days of being on the road and seeing nothing more than yellow flashing lines. Though, he has to say his mom has every right to be angry with him for not taking ten minutes of his time to eat dinner with the family. Regardless, the boy's education trumps out on the arguments, and they're always asking how school is going.
Dean's getting straight A's, just what his parents wanted so he can get into a good college next year. As a senior, this is exactly what he needs. He'll go to a Kansas University for business or maybe something in the medical field. As a well rounded, active kid, he's not sure what he'll manage to do. Varsity captain of the football team will surely get a full ride to somewhere should his stats keep above par.
A smile sifts onto his face, posture straight as he aligns his books on the surface of his desk. There's five minutes before class begins, so he decides to check over his assignment for the day to be sure that all of his answers are correct. But, that's when she sits down in front of him.
