Ugh. The sound of the alarm clock jolts me awake. This weekend went my super fast and now it's Monday. The day I have been dreading since I found out we were moving. My new school starts at 8:00 so I set my alarm at 7:00. That way I'll have time to get ready, eat, and pack my school bag.
I lazily get out of bed and head to the bathroom. I wash my face and brush my teeth. Then I head into my closet and picked out an outfit for today. I decided to go with cropped tank top and two-toned mom jeans. Then I grabbed my knitted cardigan just in case its get chilly outside.
Which will probably not happen considering it's still sort of summer. I head downstairs but not before putting on my 'Monday' socks on. Yes, it literally says Monday on them.
"Morning mom." I say as I grab the milk carton and a bowl of cereal.
"Morning honey. How'd you sleep?" My mom asks me as she sits down across from me and drinks her morning coffee.
"Not very good. I was up all night thinking about today. I'm so nervous." It's my first day of a new school and I have no friends. Not to mention it's senior year so everyone should basically know each other.
"Don't worry I'm sure you'll at least make one friend, if not two." My mom reassures me. I love her even more at times like these because she tries to lighten up the mood which I kinda need right now.
"Thanks mom." I say and she places a kiss to my temple.
"Anyway you better start getting ready, I'm off to work in about 10 minutes." She says as she stands up and heads upstairs.
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"Here we are." My mom says as she parks her car in the school parking lot. I wipe my sweaty hands on my jeans and open the car door. "Bye. Have fun and I love you."
"I love you too. Good luck at work." I say and close the car door. I take my first step and now I'm feeling more nervous than ever. Students swarming everywhere. Either rushing to get to class, or greeting each other since last time seeing each other from the previous school year, or summer school. Too bad I have no one to greet.
I continue walking and make my way to the office. But I have no idea where that is. Maybe that boy over there can help me? He looks friendly, right? Whatever, here goes nothing. I walk up behind him and tap his shoulder. He turns around and a smile greets his face. "Yes?"
"Umm. Uh do you know where the uh office is by any chance?" Why did I say uh so much?
He chuckles lightly and nods his head. "Down the hall and to the right. It should be the room with two glass doors and a friendly looking lady on the counter." He says with that same charming smile.
I nod my head. "Thank you." I say and rush off. That wasn't so bad right? Maybe we can even be friends! Woah, slow down Briar, you just met the guy.
I manage to reach the office and open the door. "Oh no I'm new here." I hear a girl say. She looks around my age. I hope she's a senior. I walk up to the counter right beside the girl.
"Name?" The lady asks me.
"Uh Briar Hill." I say. I see the girl turn her head to face me. Why is she looking at me. Then she sticks her hand out.
"Hi. I'm Cecily, but you can call me Cece." She greets with a smile on her face. I slowly put my hand in hers and she shakes it.
"Briar." I say.
"I know, you just said it heh." She laughs awkwardly. Right. "Anyway. Are you new here?" I nod my head slowly. "Thank goodness. I didn't want to be the only person that doesn't know anyone. It feels relieving to have someone in the same boat as you."
She seems nice. Right? Yes she is very nice. We can be friends! "Yeah it sure is." I say. Can't this lady hurry up and give me my darn schedule already? Hmph.
"Here." The lady finally says and hands me my schedule. I take it and mumble a 'thanks' and walk out. I feel Cece walking right behind me.
"So what's your schedule?" She asks me as she steps beside me. "I have chemistry first. Ugh, I hate it."
I look down at my schedule too. "Same. You wanna go together? I mean if you want to of course." I quickly add the last part.
She laughs quietly. Why is she laughing? "Sure. And you're a funny girl." She says as we come to a stop by my locker. "Hey, locker pals. My locker is one locker away from yours!" That's...great?
The bell rings meaning class time. I quickly shut my locker and rush to get to class. Cece quickly grabs my arm with a smile on her face. "Clock runs 7 minutes faster. Teachers are that desperate to get students to go to class on time. Heard one of the students talking. Anyway we have no idea where chem is. Let's look for it together and we can get to know each other." She says with a genuine smile.
I nod my head and she loops her arm through mine and we go off to hunt down the chemistry lab.
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"Don't forget to do tonight's homework." The professor says as class ends. Homework on the first day of highschool? Really? We finished chemistry then we had world history both for 2 hours and it's lunch time.
The time I also dread. Cece has left to stay back and ask the professor for notes on the notes and I'm left by myself at my locker. Where is the cafeteria?
"Finally lunch time!" I here someone say. I turn and see a group of girls who are heading to where I'm guessing is the cafeteria. I follow them. We reach the cafe and it's packed. Oh gosh.
At least I bought my book with me so I don't feel lonely. Sure like that'll help. I walk in the line and wait patiently. "Briar!" Cece's voice calls out to me. I turn around but am met with piercing brown eyes staring right back at mine. Woah, why is he so close? I mumble a 'sorry' and walk around. I can still feel his gaze on me as I make my way to Cece.
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We grab our lunch and look around. Every seat is taken. Gosh this is so embarrassing. So I head outside to where the other students head out.
There are tables lined outside. Okay, not to embarassing after all. I take a seat on one of the tables by a shaded tree area. I place my lunch and sit down. 10 minutes in I feel a presence behind me. I look around and am met with the same most beautiful pair of dark brown orbs piercing through my grey blue eyes I saw back in the cafeteria.
I take in his features and he looks pissed? Uh why is he pissed? "Yo Alec!" I hear someone call. I turn my head and see the guy I asked where the office was from earlier. "Oh hey I remember you." I nod my head and look down.
"Leave." Woah. That voice is deep and gorgeous. I look up to see the guy, Alec, looking right at me. Leave? I was here first douchebag.
"No, she can stay right......?"
"Briar." I say quietly.
"Well Briar, you can stay here with us if you like." The happy guy says. Well I darn me I have no idea what to do.
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Briar
RomanceBriar has to move to a new place with her mother after she has found a new job. One that can benefit both of them. She now has to go to a new school which she is not looking forward to and meets a boy with who she wants to try new things. But with h...
