Hey guys! Sorry for being inactive for a while. Just been super busy. So I'm sad to say I'm not going to be continuing The New Girl anymore because I didn't really know where I was going with the story and it just got to complicated. But I'm starting this new story that I hope you guys like. I'm working really hard on this idea and I hope it works out. Thanks and I hope you enjoy.
Life. It's complicated. Filled with ups and downs, twists and turns. Kind of like a rollercoaster. Everyone goes through hard times and not all people understand each other. At least that's how it was for me. Though I still haven't reached adulthood. That's right. I'm just a regular teenager like so many of you out there. And life has just been constantly taking me on a ride. It all started when I began my freshman year at W. D. Castle High School. I've never really been a shy person, but today was a whole other story. I was super nervous to be starting high school that I felt like everyone around me was judging me. Like I wasn't supposed to be there. Like I didn't belong. I look back now and realize I may have overreacted a smidge, but right then in that moment, I couldn't seem to breathe. It felt like everyone knew. Like my thoughts were being projected on the walls, of what happened that summer. Something I wanted to just keep to myself…but I'm jumping ahead. My name is Esmeralda and this is my high school story.
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I was walking to my first period when I ran into my best friends Philip, Belle, and Tiana. We spent most of our summer with each other and were very excited to be attending high school all together.
"Who do you have first period, Essie?" Philip asked looking down at my schedule.
"Algebra with Mr. Thatch," I replied thinking about my surroundings. "Am I the only one who doesn't want to be here?"
"Well, it kind of sucks summer is over, but its high school. I thought you'd be more excited," replied Belle.
"I mean, yeah I'm stoked and all, but," I paused as I flashed back to the summer. It may have been perfect for some, but it was a whole different story for me.
"But what?" asked Belle.
"Sorry," I said returning to the present. "Uh, nevermind, I guess I'm just a little nervous, you know? New school, new people, new everything."
"Hey, come here," Philip started placing his arm around me. "It's going to be fine. The best years of our lives are ahead of us. This is just the beginning."
Then the bell rang signaling us to be in class. We each parted ways as I thought about what Philip told me. If this is supposed to be the best years of my life, why did I feel so miserable? I finally reached my classroom, apologizing for my tardiness and claimed I couldn't get my locker opened. I took a seat in between some redhead and a blonde guy, setting my backpack on the floor next to my desk. As I was settling in, I happened to glance over at the blonde guy and felt like I knew him from somewhere. I didn't realize I was staring until he made eye contact with me causing me to jump and stare at the blank desk in front of me.
"Esmeralda?" the blonde guy asked looking at me.
"How do you know my name?" I questioned looking back over to him.
"It's Phoebus," he started "Remember? We went to elementary school together." My eyes then popped out of my head as I realized he was right.
"Oh wow, I do remember you," I replied smiling. "Didn't you move to Oklahoma or something?"
"Texas, actually," he laughed. "We moved back over the summer."
"Wow, that's crazy," I said smiling. The whole class we spent talking and catching up about what our lives had been like since Phoebus had left after fifth grade. It was actually really nice to see a familiar face to brighten up my day. To help me forget about everything I was dreading would happen. We both exchanged schedules and discovered we had a few classes together, including Drama. Once, the bell rang we headed to the auditorium where we ran into a blonde girl and a short guy with red hair.
"Hey, Cindy, there's someone I want you guys to meet," Phoebus said walking over to the blonde girl. "This is Esmeralda. Essie, these are my friends Cindy and Quasi."
"Nice to meet you," I greeted them. "So, how do you know each other?"
"Oh, we all went to beach retreat together this summer," Cindy responded.
"That sounds fun," I smiled.
"Yeah, it was pretty great," Phoebus added. "Essie and I went to elementary school together before I moved."
"Wow, that's wild," Quasi said sitting down on one of the platforms in the room. As they continued the conversation, I glanced over and noticed the red head from my previous class and saw she was alone. She seemed a little shy and probably was feeling the same way I was earlier. I decided to walk over and introduce myself. I figured maybe she needed someone to make her day better.
"Hi," I started getting her attention. "I'm Esmeralda. I recognized you from my algebra class and just wanted to introduce myself."
"Oh, thanks," she blushed. "I'm Ariel."
"That's a pretty name," I smiled. "So how's your first day been going?"
"Honestly, pretty crappy," she sighed. "I know high school's supposed to be great and all, but I'm just a little nervous and scared about it."
"I felt the same way earlier. I think you have to just get it out of your head and try to relax," I started. "And I think part of that is making new friends."
"I'm not really the best at making friends," Ariel responded. "I've always been just the invisible quiet girl."
"Well, I think you're wrong," I said smiling. "I'd think you're making friends already."
"What makes you say that?" Ariel asked.
"Well, I think you're pretty cool, and I'd like to know more about you," I answered with a smile. Ariel smiled as I led her over to where Phoebus, Cindy, and Quasi were. I was happy I was making new friends. And it was only second period. My only question is though, will I stay happy?
So that's chapter one. I hope you guys liked it. So what do you think happend to Esmeralda over the summer? What characters do you hope pop up next? How do you think this is all gonna play out? You'll have to wait and see. Please Review, I love hearing from you guys! All love:)