KNOCK. KNOCK. KNOCK.

"Laila, get up. It's the first day of school. Don't want to be late." I heard my mom say from behind the door. I groaned, and rolled on my back, "Yeah, yeah, I'm getting up…" I heard her footsteps becoming fainter.

I sat up, got off the bed and jump up and down a few times. It gets my blood rushing. I walked over to my bathroom, and I stared into the mirror at myself for a few seconds. I let out a huff, and got to work.

1: Wash face.

2: Brush teeth.

3: Make up. Light shiny lip gloss, and heavy eyeliner that reached just a little off my waterline.

4: Hair. Black and dead straight. Emo layering. Makes me look like I'd beat your ass for a dollar.

5: My fave, clothes. A black tank top with the words "Question Authority?" written in red across it. A blood red loosely-knotted tie and a silver necklace that reached just an inch under my chest. A pair of black skinny jeans that just "happened" to be a little short, leaving a bit of my stomach revealed. And of course, a pair of black slip-on Vans that had writing all over the white part, from my friends back in America.

Perfect. I smiled at myself. I looked at the clock and saw that 35 minutes has past. 15 minutes until the first day of 11th grade in Canada.

"Shit." I muttered and ran out of my room. I didn't bother to make a big breakfast, I grabbed an apple, snatched my bag that was covered in pins, and slung it over my back. "Bye mom, dad." I muttered as I passed them sitting at the table. They didn't even bother looking up. No surprise. After what happened in our past I'm surprised I'm not in boarding school.

Me and my parents, not happy. Not that I care. They don't seem to mind either.

I walked out the front door, and over to my car. I jumped in, buckled up and drove and drove hoping not to get lost. With "Know your enemy" by Green Day blasting in the car, I was in content. A new school, new reputation, new people… maybe this wouldn't be so bad.

I found it. Degrassi Community School. I parked my car, turned it off and got out, locking it once again. After I was out, I stood there for a second, looking around. The people here were decent… well most of them. With a sigh, I started walking towards the entrance. I ignored the stares and whispers I got from people as I walked. They were probably saying, "I bet she cuts herself every night." "OMG. Look at her!" "What's up with THAT?"

Before I could continue on walking I couldn't help but notice a car drove by. A.. Hearse? What the fuck? Who drove it? Who is in that car? The questions repeated in my head. I stopped walking fast, and started to kind of just saunter around a bit. That's when I noticed the car stopped, and person driving it getting out. Damn, he was cute. Apparently he ran over a girl's glasses. I noticed him give them back, and they had a quick conversation. I kept on walking by. All I heard was "pretty eyes".

He drove off, leaving the girl giggly. I shook it off what I just saw and continued walking into the school, and getting my schedule. But the whole time, the boy was all I could think about. Once I got my schedule, I looked it over.

1st period… Math. Great. Way to bore up the morning. 2nd period, English. Oh, just perfect. 3rd, art. 4th, theater. 5th, math. 6th, Lunch. 7th, history. And 8th, biology.

I didn't realize it, but I was walking as I read the schedule, resulting in me bumping into someone. I looked up from the paper to see a boy… wait… a girl… wait… what the hell is it? It was wearing really baggy clothes and a hat. Its face looked kind of innocent.

"Sorry." I mumbled. It looked at me and smiled, "S'okay. You new this year?"

"Yeah. Grade 11."

"Oh cool. I'm in grade 10. Names Adam." He (apparently) stuck his hand out and I shook it. "Laila."

"I'd try to help you find your class buuut, I probably don't know where it is." He said.

"Haha, yeah it's ok. I'll figure it out."

"At least lemme try!" He laughed, and snatched the paper from my hand. I giggled, and he read my schedule. "Aha! See! Same lunch!" He said, trying to sound as if he just proved himself right.

"Ooohhh, cause I need SO much help trying to find a cafeteria." I laughed.

"You should sit with me today. Get to know some people. Schools about to start soo, I guess I'll see you around" He said and then stalked off. I finally found my locker, and attempted to remember the combo. After grabbing my supplies for first period, I ran off.

After finding my 1st period class, I sat down and got prepared to doze off. (which I did). The bell rang and my eyes shot open. I quickly grabbed my stuff and ran out the door. Boy, it was going to be a looong year in that class. I read my schedule again for 2nd period. English, Mrs. Dawes. Cool.

I found her class and entered. I looked around and saw Adam. He noticed me and smiled, and I grinned back. He motioned for me to sit next to him.

"Hey! I guess you didn't see we had the same English class. I thought you were in the 10th grade?" I remembered.

"Yeah, but I'm kinda gifted in English I guess. Oh, there's another 10th grader in here, too. You'll get to meet her. She's pretty cool." He told me.

"Awesome" I smiled.

"You know, for a emo-looking girl, you're pretty nice and happy." He observed.

"Yeah, I'm just strange like th-" I was cut off by the sight in front of me… The guy driving the hearse…the cute dude…? My heart skipped a beat, and I stopped breathing.

Adam noticed my pause in motion and voice. "Heeello?" I stayed still and watched. He walked over to us and sat in front of Adam. I looked away from him, regaining a state of mind.

"Hey Adam." He said. His voice, it was so smooth and calm. I loved it.

"Hey Eli," Adam greeted. Eli. So that's his name, "Laila, this is Eli. Eli, Laila."

I couldn't speak, so I just smiled and looked up at him. His eyes were a beautiful green.

"Hi, Laila" He said. Oh boy. Control yourself girl, control yourself! "Hey."I managed. He smiled… No. He smirked, and I felt like melting. Damn, he was hot. I was about to blush when a girl walked into class and sat down next to Adam's other side. She had red-ish curly bouncy hair and a wide grin on her face.

She looked at Eli longingly and honestly, it bugged the fuck out of me. The bell rang and everyone got in their seats. The clock ticked on and on… and all of my focus was on Eli.

"Alright, your partners will be…" Mrs. Dawes started, "Eli and Clare…"

Everything just stopped. I didn't listen to anything else she said. Eli and CLARE? Shit. I really don't this chick, especially since she just smiled at Mrs. Dawes partner choice for her. I was completely zoned out until I heard a loud clap in my ear.

"Earth to Laila!" I heard Adam say.

"Huh? What? Oh. Sorry. I zoned out."

"No shit." He said, "So partner, what are we gonna write about?"

"Partner?"

"Did you NOT just hear Mrs. Dawes?"

Oops. I guess zoning out isn't a good idea. I looked over and saw Clare and Eli talking. I don't know why it was actually killing me to see them like that. This was going to be a loooong year….