A vague cloud of something that looked like fog filled the room, and then faded into the night. A male high schooler lay sleeping in his bed, covers pulled up to his chin. The clock next to him showed "6:59", then quietly flipped to "7:00" and began to beep.
Jake, who was asleep, was right in the middle of a very exciting dream when the loud beeping of the alarm woke him up. He blinked his eyes a few times, rolled over and turned off the alarm. He lay there in bed for a moment, remembering what he was supposed to do today. Whatever it was, it had to be better than yesterday, he thought - because today is a fresh new day!
Sharon's birthday!
Jake hopped out of bed, his eyes wide as he realized he hadn't gotten her a present yet. He jumped into and out of the shower, brushed his teeth, and ran a worn-out comb through his hair. What was he going to get his girlfriend for her special day? Jake had to think quick, today was a national holiday so most stores wouldn't be open for very long.