Shaun's POV

Hmm… My first day of school is next week I hate starting in the middle of term at a completely new school where I knew no one, I wish I knew at least one person. I was about to start year 11 at Broadmeadow high a performing arts school in Newcastle. We had just finished unpacking the moving truck, I hated everything about this move from leaving all my friends to leaving my boyfriend Jackson. I never thought I would last in a long term relationship because everyone I know that has attempted one ended up cheating or being cheated on so I ended it with Jackson to save us both the heartache. My family and I had moved houses because my parents thought I was talented and should be attending Broadmeadow high so I could get somewhere in life.

"You should go out and meet some new people before school next week…. when we drove past the park down the road it looked like there was a party" my Mum said.

"But I don't want to go meet new people, I just want to go back home to my friends" I replied.

"Look we aren't going back, we did this move for you… so go out and make new friends" she angrily replied.

"Fine, I'll go… but no one is going to want to be friends with me."

"I'm sure people will want to be your friend. Who wouldn't? But I guess you'll never know until you try" Mum replied, reassuring me.

"Okay, I'll go now."

"Bye" she shouted, as I walked out the door.

What if no one likes me? Or what if they find out that I'm gay and make my school life living hell? I thought to myself as I walked to the park. More thoughts filled my head but before I could think of more things that could go wrong, I was already at the park. I had just walked through the gates when a guy with brown eyes and hair said, "Hello, my name is Bradie" He seemed really friendly and sweet.

"Hi, my name is Shaun" I replied.

"Are you new to the school? I think I've seen everyone that goes to Broadmeadow, but I don't remember ever seeing you."

"Yeah, I just moved here and I don't know anyone… so I thought I'd come down here and try to make some friends before I start school next week".

"Okay cool. Well if you'd like I can introduce you to some people that I know."

"Can you? That would be great."

"Yep sure, we'll start with my Step brother Andy… He's two years older than me, but I'm sure he will still be friendly to you" he said, smiling.

"Okay sure" I replied.

We walked around the park for a while trying to find Andy but we couldn't find him. "Hmm… I can't see him around anymore maybe he went home. I'll go introduce you to some other people and maybe you can meet Andy another day" Bradie said.

"Yeah okay, that sounds fine".

Bradie introduced me to all of his friends, which seemed like most of the grade. When I next looked at my phone it was 8pm and my Mum had called me five times, "Sorry I just need to call my Mum," I said, turning to Bradie. "Yeah that's fine" he replied. I walked away from Bradie and called my Mum.

"Hey Mum, what's up?"

"Oh thank god, I was so worried that something had happened to you! Why didn't you answer your phone?"

"Sorry, it was in my pocket and I never heard it ring."

"It's okay, but next time call if you are going to be out this late."

"Yes, I promise I will next time."

"Are you coming home now?"

"No, I'm hanging out with some people…is it okay if I stay a little longer?"

"Yes that is fine. See I told you that people would like you".

"Yeah, well I have to go I'll call you before I leave. Bye Mum" I said, as I hung up the phone.

I walked back over to Bradie and his mates, "Hey sorry about that, my Mum was worried because I didn't answer my phone," I said.

"It's okay, well it's getting a bit late so I'm going to go home now, bye Shaun" Bradie said, smiling as he started to walk off.

"Bye Bradie" he turned and smiled, then continued walking. Not long after Bradie left all his friends decided to go as well.

I was walking around the park all by myself so I decided I would go home, but just as I was about to leave I saw a guy with blue eyes and blonde hair staring at me from across the park. So I walked over to him and smiled, "Hey, my name's Shaun."

"Hey, I really like the name Shaun."

"Thanks" I replied. After talking for a while he said, "Everyone is going home now, do you want to come to my house so we can continue talking?"

"Yeah sure, do you live around here?" I asked.

"Yep, just up the road" he replied.

"Okay cool."