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Summary: Halfway through the school year, Melanie and Jamie's parents died in a car crash, making them move in with their Uncle Jeb. Melanie and Jamie were both in the car barely making it out alive. Now she's starting at a new school in the middle of the year and it's tough for her. She doesn't fit in, no one's nice to her, and she's so far behind in some of her classes. But what happens when she catches the eye of the school's quarterback.
Disclaimer: I do not own The Host or its characters, Stephanie Meyer does.
I woke up in the morning with the feeling of dread hanging over me. It's the first day of school and it's going to be terrible. Starting at a whole new school in the middle of the year is torture. You don't know anyone, you have no idea where to go, and you have either already learned what you're doing in class or you're super behind.
I slowly get out of bed and make my way to my bathroom. I take a 10 minute shower and then go to pick out my outfit from my closet. I pull on a pair of blue jeans and a red long sleeve sweater. I head downstairs to make myself some breakfast. I end up eating some Fruit Loops and having a glass of orange juice with it. After finishing it, I put my bowl and cup into the sink and grab my bag.
Saying my goodbyes to Jamie and Jeb, I walk out of the house and get into my car. I get to school a little earlier than needed but it's better than being late. I find my way to the counselor's office to get my class schedule, the books that I need for class, and my locker combination.
"Great, my first class is math. What a good way to start the day." I mumbled sarcastically under my breath as I looked for my locker.
473, 474, 475, and finally my locker 476. I open my locker and stuff my Language Arts and World Geography books in there. Heading off my math class I feel like someone is staring at me. I turn around to see nothing but kids walking and talking to each other in the hallway. Shaking the uneasy feeling off, I look for my math class.
When I enter the classroom, there is only one seat left and it's in the very last row of desks right next to the window. I sit down and take out everything I need for the lesson.
As class starts my teacher, Mrs. Smith, introduces me to the class. "Everyone we have a new student today. Her name is Melanie Stryder, so if you can, please help her find her way around the school so she's not late to class on her first day… Thank you." Mrs. Smith then begins to teach the lesson. It just so happens to be that I already learned what Mrs. Smith is teaching at my old school. I stare out the window wishing I could be there instead of here. I already miss my old friends, Lacey, Lily, Heidi, Paige, Sunny, and my cousin Sharon. This place just wasn't the same.
After my parents died my whole life changed. I had to move from Colorado Springs to Seattle so I could live with my Uncle Jeb. I had to switch schools and quit my job.
"Melanie, can you tell me what the answer to this problem is." Mrs. Smith asked me, interrupting my thoughts.
It was a simple equation, 1024=20x+24, I could do it in my sleep. I solve the problem in my head and answer her.
"The answer is x=50." I answered.
"That's correct, good job Melanie." Said Mrs. Smith. She went back to teaching the class. I started to think of Jamie and how everything is affecting him. When it happened, he was really shaken up about it. He was confused a little bit when the doctor told us that our parents didn't make it and that they wouldn't be coming home with us. He never had to deal with death or losing anyone so he didn't know how anything worked. At their funeral you could tell that he was wasn't dealing with it that well. He missed them so much. He still misses them, just like me. Jamie has changed since their death, he's hardened. He barely talks, he doesn't smile anymore, and he won't even laugh. I don't think he'll ever be the same. I think he took it really hard. He didn't talk to anyone for 2 whole weeks after the accident. He's not over it. I don't think he will ever get over it.
I take out my schedule to see what class I have next. Biology is the next class I have. I smile at this because I actually like biology, it's my favorite subject. Not to mention that I'm the best at it. I was first in my class at my old school.
The class goes by really fast. Next thing I know the bell rings. I start to pack up all my stuff when I notice someone standing at the foot of my desk. I look up to see a boy staring at me. Heat rises to my cheek and I could feel that they are bright red.
He chuckled a little to himself and then raises his hand and says, "Hi, I'm Jared."
A/N: Kind of a short chapter but, I hope you like the story. Please review and tell me what you thought about it. I'll try to update as soon as possible. I'm hoping to update at least once a week, but we'll see how well that works out.