"What is the time? So you won't be late for school."

I checked my new phone. David had gotten it for me yesterday during my stay at home. The time read eight past six. It was still early. Lucas told me school usually resumed by eight or nine, sometimes ten but as the family of Salvatore, we were required to lead by example and go early to school, lectures or not.

"It's eight minutes past six, mom. There's still time."

"I did not check my time, I did not know it was still ...