Chapter one
" Now I know, this is a tough time for you all. I just want you to know I'm here for-" Mr. Louis, the health teacher at Fairfield Middle School was interrupted by a small noise. He began looking around the room. Only to find, lo and behold, Michelle Manson was asleep, again. He grabbed a stack of health books and held them over her desk. He dropped them, making the girl snap awake.
" Stop the Jell-O!" she shouted. Her lavender eyes scanned the classroom. " This isn't my bedroom."
" No, it's 7th period health. Miss Manson, you need to get at least, the recommended amount of sleep. Eight hours a night."
" What are you talking about? I sleep for at least nine hours a night!" Michelle said covering a yawn. Mr. Louis closed his eyes. Michelle was his most rebellious student hands down along with her friends, Lindsey and Alexander. Ever since the first day of school, now it was the last and she was still giving him problems. Before he could say anything else the door opened, the principal walked in.
" Students. I have a very exciting announcement. They finally finished building the new high school. Everything's getting rearranged. You will get a letter in the mail telling you what school you're attending next year, so, good luck." Then the bell rang and everyone ran out, Miss Manson leading the pack.
" Will she be going to a different school?" he asked.
" I hope so." The two staff member laughed and high fived each other.
Kaitlyn Fenton was writing furiously in her notebook. Trying to capture everything her teacher said. Katie was the model student. She was smart and sporty. She brushed a piece of raven black hair out of her face. It had fallen out of her ponytail. Her best friend, Amanda, leaned over.
" Hey, I missed what he said about the war." Kaitlyn smiled.
" I'll let you borrow my notes." Amanda nodded. The bell rang, signaling the end of 6th period. The two friends walked toward 7th period algebra, and were met by Kevin Samuels, their other friend.
" Ahh… Katie my dear. How have you been?" Kaitlyn giggled
" I've been fine."
" And my Mandy-bear?"
"Mandy-bear is great. " they laughed and went into class. They headed for the front.
Their teacher was halfway through with his lecture when someone knocked. The principal walked in.
" Class, I have good news, they finally finished building the new high school. So don't be surprised if you don't end up in Casper High, it's divided by area, not grades. So don't feel bad." Then the bell rang. The kids hurried out. Except Katie, Mandy and Kevin, they took their time.
" I hope we still have them." The teacher said.
" Me too."