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>>The Late Bell
When the alarm clock buzzed, I lifted my head from the pillow and blinked. I didn’t know what day it was but I knew it was a school day. With fifteen minutes until the bus came, I could shower or eat breakfast but I couldn’t do both. So I threw on yesterday’s clothes, chugged a glass of milk and had a muffin. I reached for my green book bag, grabbed a coat and flew out the door. The moment I turned the corner on to Centre Street I heard the rumble of the approaching bus. The brakes screeched, two doors opened and I leapt in. (continue...)