Ring! The school bell went off, signalling the end of the year and the beginning of summer.

"Will, can I see you for a moment?" My teacher, Charlotte Branwell, called me over.

"Yes Mrs. Branwell?" I asked, not knowing what I could have done this time. I was always getting into trouble and if it wasn't for my best friend, james Carstairs, I would have probably been expelled.

"Is everything okay? You seemed a little off today, as if something happened to you?"

I did a double take. "Umm, yeah. I'm fine."

Mrs. Branwell didn't seem convinced. "Will, I know you are moving to the Americas today. I just want to you to know that I'm sorry for your loss, and that I know what it's like to lose someone you care about. I wish I knew why you pushed everyone away from you and why Jem is the only one who knows anything about you. Please keep in touch with Henry and I. I'd love to know how you are doing while you are in America. Also, please call me Charlotte."

"Thank you for your concern Mrs. Bran- Charlotte, but I must get going. I have to catch my plane in a few hours and I don't think I want to miss my flight. Plus, James and I still have some last minute packing."

I walked out of the door without saying goodbye. After all these years of pushing people away, of trying to keep everyone from caring about me, Charlotte still managed to care for me and want me to become a better person. I'm going to miss her and Henry the most.

Sorry for not updating for such a long time, but here's an updated version of chapter 1. Hope to write chapter 2 soon :) please tell me if you like it or not.