Three Words…

Rebecca. Leah. Park.

My birth mom could describe me in 2 words. Beautiful and delicate. And that's just from my name. Beautiful from Rebecca and delicate from Leah but I'm the pretty far from delicate.

I'm different from most girls. I'm not girly, flirty, or anything like that.

Needless to say, I'm a tomboy in high heels.

You'd think being Zane Park's adopted sister would be fun. Someone to help you pick out clothes, a great hairstyle, and the cutest boys ever. You'd have someone to talk about boys with, other than your mom and your friends. Someone to share secrets with. But I didn't expect the most dramatic first day ever.

At Degrassi, there are a lot of people. Weird ones, rude ones, utterly gross ones, smart one, gifted ones, nerdy ones…

The list goes on. I was looking for the ones who become your best friends.

I walked to school with Zane on the first day. As usual he tried not to talk about his problems with the Two Rileys, but eventually he cracked under the pressure.

"Zane. It's okay to talk about your feelings for Riley. It's normal and it's not like I'm a stranger."

"Becca you're way too young to understand. You're a delicate, fragile girl who has her own problems."

UGH! I hate it when he's right. So what if I have my own problems.

"I'm not gonna let you bury you're problems until you breakdown."

"I don't want you to either so just drop it? We'll talk when the time is right."

"Fine, but just because Riley's not smart enough to realize that you're great doesn't mean you have to wait around for him."

" I always wondered why I underestimate you."

He laughed and playfully pushed me.

" So what's Degrassi like? Any people I should stay away from." Any cute boys

"Yeah, the entire football team. Well with the exception of a few. Drew, K.C., and a few other guys."

"What about Riley? I can go near him right? Or are you afraid I'll say something?"

"Becca! I mean it. Stay far away from Riley."

"Fine but I'm not making any promises."

By then we had reached Degrassi. Zane walked ahead of me to save me from any embarrassment I could sustain from walking in with him.

I stood in the parking lot and waited a considerable amount of time before I went in. Just as we planned the night before.

I began my journey to the front doors of Degrassi, feeling the eyes of football players and other guys on me. I was a transfer student in the middle of the semester so it normal, right?

Anyway, I went to the front office to get my schedule. Principal Simpson greeted me and welcomed me to my new 'home' and I use that term very loosely. First up, Media Immersions.

I went to class and Ms. Oh made me introduce myself to the class. My first day in class and I already hate my teacher. This is the start of a beautiful friendship.

"Rebecca, come up and introduce yourself."

Eyes followed me as I talked about why I came to Degrassi. I finally finished after what seemed like an eternity in front of them. I hate crowds and public speaking.

Before I knew it, it was lunch. I met up with Zane and he introduced me to the only boys I was allowed to talk to.

"Becca this is K.C. and Drew. Remember, don't talk to anybody but them okay?"

I put my hands together and bowed jokingly. "Of course. Whatever the Great Zane wants."

Hmm. Two gorgeous guys at my disposal. I could get used to this.

"You two better watch out for her. And don't get any ideas." he warned, and with that he walked away. You gotta love an over-protective brother.!