A/N: Coming out of the insanity known as "I Was a Teenage Were-Duck," here's my attempt at a regular run-of-the-mill Ned's fan fic. I'm doing a high school story like everybody else, I'm not sure whether this will turn into a "Noze" story or not (ugh… not that I hate these stories, the Ned/Moze love stories are just done to death on this site). I'm trying to avoid relationship stuff like the plague, but it'll show up in due time. This is basically just a bunch of stories about our favorite TEENick characters; it's an ensemble piece of various stories in various lengths. This may never be completed but I do want to try and explore all 4 years of high school and write it as if it was a TV show going on for a few seasons. Well, this is going on too long onto our first story…

Story #1: "(Just Like) Starting Over" or "Mr. President (Have Pity On The Working Man)"

Michael S. Dukakis High School was just opening up its doors on the morning two days after Labor Day: September 5, 2007. Naturally, the buses were still some time away but the teachers were already in attendance in their classrooms getting ready for the students to make their way to their first day. Two teachers, Mr. Charlie Mosely, a veteran social studies teacher at Dukakis, and Mr. Jason Grimes, an English teacher whom even though he hasn't been at the school very long has still made his mark on the school, were walking through the foyer completely empty besides flags hanging from the ceiling, both talking about the new school year about to begin.

"So this is school year #26 for Charlie Mosely." Jason said to Charlie.

"Yup, I find so hard to believe I've been here for 26 years." Charlie said with slight pride, but in good taste, of course. Charlie has never been the kind of person that has a large ego.

"Ah, well, year 7 for me."

"Your young, pretty soon you'll realize how much those years add up."

"Ha-ha. Yes, of course. So are you ready for the new school year?"

"Oh, my, yes! I kind of miss this place during the summer. It's like a home away from home, no?"

"I guess I see what you mean by that. Say, actually I was looking through the list of students I have this year and I saw a Jennifer Mosely. Isn't your daughter's name Jennifer?"

"You have Jennifer in your class! Don't worry, she's a sweet girl. You won't have to worry about her misbehaving."

"Wouldn't it be a big laugh if you were teaching her this year?"

"Actually, I think I am. I'm not sure, I haven't told her, though."

"Well, I need to go back to my classroom and unpack a few more things, see you later, Charlie."

The two parted ways as the first buses arrived at Dukakis as waves of students came in ready for the new year, Ned and Moze slowly made their way in as Ned's older sister Kaitlyn attempted to guide them through the school, after all being a senior she should know the place in and out.

"All right, I think you guys will pretty much get the idea the building once you get used to it here. The English and Social Studies classes are on the first floor, math and language are on the second floor, but it really depends on who you have. And science classes are all in the modular building in the back." Kaitlyn announced to her little brother and her neighbor. "So, can you guys be able to handle it on your own?"

"I hope so," Ned said, "You can go ahead and head to your first class Kaitlyn."

"All right, good luck guys!" Kaitlyn said to them heading to her locker, leaving Ned and Moze ready to start high school.

"You ready for high school?" Moze asked Ned.

"I hope." Ned said feeling both excited and nervous at the same time.

As first period came near and the reunions occurred, Ned and Moze went to the guidance office to get their schedules. They walked up to the secretary's desk. She just got off the phone when Ned addressed her with a gentle "Hi, we need our schedules."

"Names?" she asked

"Ned Bigby."

"Jennifer Mosely."

"Oh!" the secretary piped out once she recognized the name. "Your Charlie's kid!"

Moze put her hand over her eyes in shame. Even though nearly every student who ever had Mr. Mosely has said he was one of the best teachers they ever had, she still dreaded making it to high school because now she'd be around her dad all day. She loved her dad, but being in the same building as him all day made her stomach churn. The secretary had handed them their schedules and Ned and Moze walked off reading each other's schedules.

"So we have bio, English, lunch and gym together." Ned said looking over Moze's shoulder reading her schedule.

"Who do you have for Social Studies?" Moze asked. Ned promptly skimmed down the list of classes.

"Hey, I have Mr. Mosely!" Ned announced "Who do you have?"

"Oh, I have Mr. Mosely, too." Moze said faintly, until it hit her. "I HAVE MY DAD FOR GLOBAL?!?!"

"Moze, calm down." Ned said patting her back, "You get to have one of the best teachers in the school."

"But, Ned, he's my dad! Do you know how embarrassing that is?"

The bell for first period rang.

"You have six periods before you need to Global; just don't let it ruin your day."

They went off to their first period of the day, Biology, as Ned and Moze walked into the modular building, they were greeted by a familiar voice. "Good morning, Ned." Ned looked to see that it was Mr. Monroe. Ned beamed with excitement; he was gone for a good portion of eighth grade and came back late in the year but now he was back full time. Ned immediately shook his hand. "You work at the high school now, Mr. Monroe?" Ned asked.

"Yeah, there was an open space so I jumped onto the opportunity!"

"Well, at least the students aren't the only ones coming from Polk this year."

Ned walked over a desk and sat next to Cookie.

"Did I miss anything?" Ned asked.

"Not really." Cookie responded. "I just got here myself, didn't want to be late."

"All right!" Mr. Monroe yelled. "Welcome to high school! Most of you probably know me, but if you don't, I'm Mr. Monroe and I am your biology teacher this year. I do recognize some of you, a few new faces here and there. But, hey, it's a new year I'm going to get to know all of you. So let's take attendance and get this school year started."

And with that, for the recently graduated students of James K. Polk Middle School officially started their high school lives. The first day was relatively easy for them, just the teachers introducing themselves maybe a small assignment, nothing too serious. Finally, eighth period came around. Social Studies with Mr. Mosely, as students came in he was writing on the board. He greeted students with a "Hi." Or "Good afternoon." Pointing out the students he knew by name like Ned and Cookie. Moze was the last student in just seconds before the bell. "Jennifer!" He greeted his daughter. "I guess I do have you this year!" She simply nodded with a head nod and sat at the desk next to Ned.

"You only have him for one year," Ned said to her, "It's not the end of the world."

"I see what you mean, but who knows? I might have him again sooner or later."

"Good afternoon everybody!" Mr. Mosely greeted his students. "I'm Mr. Mosely, I already know some you of," he spieled as he began his already-planned first day speech. "Some of you a bit more than others." He said directly staring at Moze. "Well, anyway, welcome to grade 9 social studies. We're going to learn a lot this year. But first, we need to get something out of the way. Since you all weren't here last year, you need do to your class elections. So, if you're interested in running for class president for your grade, you need to talk to me and fill out an application to run."

When the first day came to a close, Moze managed to catch up with Ned on the way home. "Ned, what are you up to after school?"

"The few homework assignments, sleep, dinner, playing World of Warcraft and then going to bed."

"That's quite the productive evening," Moze said sarcastically. "Why don't you come to the diner with me before you head home?"

"I have things to do!" Ned said. "You need to realize how fast an afternoon actually goes."

"Just come, I want to tell you about something."

"Fine, whatever."

So Moze dragged Ned to the diner. They got a table relatively quickly and a waiter was already getting to them in due time.

"So, anything I can get you two to drink?" the waiter asked.

"A Dr. Pepper." Ned said.

"And you, ma'am?" the waiter asked Moze.

"A ginger ale, please."

"Okay, your drinks will be out in a moment."

The waiter walked away to get the drinks.

"So what's this big news you're dying to tell me about?" Ned asked Moze.

"Well, I've been thinking about this whole class elections thing and…"

"What?"

The waiter dropped off the drinks and Ned immediately took a sip.

"I'm going to run for class president!" Moze announced. Ned immediately gagged and spit out soda.

"You? Jennifer Mosely running for class president? Why? You have no political experience!"

"Why would you need political experience in a student council election? Besides, it looks good on college applications. And since my dad is one of the best teachers at the school and my mom is mayor…"

"She WORKS at town hall! That doesn't automatically make her mayor."

"Whatever, anyway, if you put those connections into consideration, people will have to want to vote for me, I automatically win the election. I can't lose!"

"Moze, that's one of the stupidest ideas I've ever heard."

"And that's coming out the mouth of the same person who tried to put together a car bashing as a fundraiser."

"For the record, that was Gordy's idea! Just you wait, Moze, I got something planned for you for this election. You'll see soon enough."

I was going to make this one big story, but it seems this has become the average length for average chapter on this site, so I'll stop the story here and part 2 of this story will be posted sooner to later and Ned's plan will be revealed, let's just say he gets a little bushy (no pun intended) with this whole election thing.