I didn't know that powers beyond human capability were real. It never occurred to me that there were other forms of life amongst humans. A human more evolved than the ones already standing here on earth….

"Christine you need to get up!" My mother was shouting in an agitated manor to me. Knocking on my door, she let out a heavy sigh and opened the door, "breakfast is ready and it will get cold plus it is your first day of school!" She scanned my room and grimaced, "while you're at it, clean this mess up." I groaned and placed the pillow over my head, swatting her away. "Ok mom I got it."

I got up and dressed in a cute yellow floral print dress and combed my glossy dark red hair. I couldn't believe it was the first day of high school as a junior in a new school. I wondered if this one be like all my other high schools that were filled with bullies and non-caring teachers or if it be inviting and warm. I didn't know and every though t made my stomach turn.

I stared into my bright green eyes in front of a mirror and frowned, putting a pair of studded earrings in. I would be the new girl and the girl no one knew about. Shoving my feet into a pair of flip flops, I hurried down the stairs to an awaiting mother.

"Oh Christine you look wonderful, all the boys will defiantly notice you." She was being over cheery and somehow it didn't help. "Thanks mom," I mumbled while biting into some toast. I kissed her and wanting nothing more than to get away. Her eyes gleamed excitedly as she waved goodbye.

The morning was clear and warm with not a cloud in sight. The passing neighbors waved and continued on with their daily routine and I pressed on, dying to get to school. It is about a one mile walk to my school and the more I walked the longer it seemed to get.

Soon I arrived and the place was swarming with students greeting old friends and meeting the new. Swallowing hard, I scurried past the front lawns of the school and stepped inside where it was rather chaotic. "Hey pass me the football man!" Some guy shouted as his friend threw him the ball, almost hitting a dorky looking girl. People were shouting and laughing, bumping into each other and just trying to find a calming place or their class. I took out my schedule and studied it carefully. Mr. Green was my English teacher and the first class of the day.

I scanned the room to see if anyone could help me out but everything was a blur. I soon caught sight a girl sitting down drawing on a notebook and approached her. "Excuse me I am kind of new here and I was wondering if you could tell me how to get to this class." Handing her the paper, the girl smiled. "Oh sure, actually I have this class so we can walk together."

She seemed really friendly and her brown eyes glistened kindly. "My name is Astrid by the way, what is yours?" Sticking my hand out, I watched her black curls bounce happily on her shoulder. "My name is Christine and I am a junior." She took my hand eagerly and laughed warmly. "I am too and welcome. People are really cool here and no one really cares what you do as long as it's not illegal." Astrid giggled and placed her bag onto her shoulder. I laughed nervously and nodded.

The bell clanged loudly and everyone soon directed their attention towards getting to class. I had to walk up two flights of stairs to get to my class and by the time I got up my heart was pounding. "Wow Astrid this school sure is big," I gasped breathlessly and she nodded, waving for me to hurry.

The class size was no bigger than twenty students and a total difference from the bustling main commons. It was quiet and everyone was seated, whispering amongst themselves or getting their material ready. "Come on there is someone I want you to meet." Astrid walked quickly and sat beside a boy with black hair and bright blue eyes. "This is my friend Steven. Steven this is my new friend Christine."

The boy looked up from the book he was reading and eyed me. His piercing blue eyes locked on my green ones and I felt a rush hit me. I did not know why and I soon brushed it aside. "Oh hey, it's nice to meet you." His hand was warm as he took mine and shook it gently. There was an empty seat beside Steven's other side and I took it quickly, not wanting to be noticed.

Mr. Green waddled inside and hacked a cough. "Good morning class welcome to Advanced Placement English, it will be challenging and spark knowledge into your growing minds. I do not tolerate disorderly conduct and if you seek that route, I will gladly dismiss you."

I glanced quickly over at Steven and he seemed to be intent on the professor's spiel. My face flushed slightly and I tore my eyes from him. He was defiantly handsome and seemed kind. I glanced at Mr. Green writing the title of the book we needed to acquire for this class and thought how wonderful the day was so far. I smiled and closed my eyes for a second, for the first time in a long time I felt like I belonged and this was the start of something new.