You struggled, trying to climb into your bedroom window from the outside, and not make a squeak, crashing on the floor unceremoniously with a tired sigh, praying that Dad wouldn't come up to your room to check on you.

Thankfully, you didn't hear the sound of boots clambering up the steps to your room.

Because he was already there, leaning against the wall, arms crossed, having seen the entire show of you sneaking back into your room.

"The school office called. Said that you were there for attendance, went missing the whole day, then reappeared back before the day ended. Tha' true?" He grumbled, eyes narrowing at you.