Disclaimer: I don't own HSM or the characters, except Kayla, and HSM 2 never happened.
Chapter One: Introducing Kayla Danforth
"Ahh" I sigh walking into East High, taking a moment to take it all in. It's so big, and decorated in lots of red and white. Everywhere I turn, someone has on those colors. Can you say school spirit?
"Amazing huh," my older brother Chad said putting an arm around me, snapping me out of my trance.
"Yeah, I didn't think it would be this big. What if I get lost or something" was my reply. It's not like I'm really afraid of getting lost, I am a 16 year-old senior after all, I just needed reassurance from my brother.
"You'll be fine, you have a school map, and you're one of the smartest girls I know. I'm sure you can find your way around East High" was his response, just the one I needed.
"Thanks Chad, sometimes you know exactly what to say to make me feel better" I told him giving him a hug.
" Sure thing" he said, "what are big brothers for? Anyway, I have to go meet up with the guys before homeroom. You'll be ok, right?"
"Yeah, you already showed me where Ms. Darbus' class and my locker where, I'll be fine" I replied.
"Ok, see you in homeroom then" he said.
"Oh, and Chad…" I started, only to be cut off by him.
"I know, I know. Whatever I do don't tell Taylor" he responded heading to the gym.
"Thanks" I yelled after him, getting a wave in response.
I headed to the office to check in, and get my books. I had been able to get my schedule and locker assignment yesterday when my mom dropped off my information, so I had already familiarized myself with the school, but first day jitters still got the best of me. Thankfully, I had Chad with me. He told me that he or one of our other brothers would be in most of my classes, so I wouldn't be alone. He also told me that Taylor would be in my classes as well, but he failed to mention my other siblings, which I just brushed off as him being forgetful.
Before I go any further, I should probably introduce myself. My name is Kayla Danforth, and I'm a 16 year-old senior at East High. I have an older brother, Chad, who is also a senior at East High, only he's 17, almost 18. How can we both be seniors? Simple, I skipped a grade.
In elementary school, I was allowed to skip a grade and go right to fourth from second, so I ended up in the same grade as my big brother. I was already close to his friends Zeke, Troy, and Jason, and when I joined them in fourth grade, we became closer, and they pretty much became my big brothers. Taylor was assigned to be my partner because our teacher thought I would adjust better if I had someone to show me the ropes. She was cool, and a lot like me, so we instantly clicked. Two other people I met and clicked with were Ryan and Sharpay Evans, who thought it was their responsibility to introduce me to the world of fashion and theater.
From then on, the eight of us hung together and were nearly inseparable. That is until I got a scholarship in eighth grade to attend George Lincoln Academy, a prestigious boarding school in New York. I always thought the name was weird, I mean come on "George Lincoln"? Apparently the school's founders couldn't decide between naming the school after George Washington or Abraham Lincoln, so they chose both.
Anyway, that's where I've been for the past three years, while my "siblings" have been living it up here at East High. It really wasn't that bad though, I just missed my family like crazy, and am glad to be back. I can already tell that this year will definitely be the best.
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