I didn't know how to approach Norman. I like him, that was obvious. I knew a couple girls liked him too but thy didn't show it because they were afraid of getting judged. I was made fun of all the time at my old school; even if I was head cheerleader.

On my way to my chemistry class I saw a girl with red glasses, a long skirt, long black hair, dark skin. I never met this girl before. I walked up to her.

''Hey,'' I greeted.

''Hello'', she said back

''I'm the new kid. I don't know a lot of people so could you help me out or something?''

''Sure. I'm Salma.''

''Well Salma, My name's Asheley.''

''Cool. I'll walk you around school when you're done with your next class. See you later.''

''Bye.''

I walked into my chemistry class taught by Mr. Feynman. I stood in the front of the room and waited for him to point me to my new seat or something like that. You know, the typical new kid routine.

I took a look at all the students. I saw Betty, Cassey, Wendy, Elaina, and... Norman. He was sitting behind a fat kid with red curly hair. Everyone was in tables. Norman was with a kid with a red flannel shirt and a jar headed kid with big earrings. The teacher came in and called for everyone's attention.

''Alright class this is our new student. Her name is Asheley Smith. Make her feel welcomed.''

He looked around. Probably trying to find a seat for me.

''Asheely you can take a seat with Norman, Max, and Alvin.''

I was blushing. This must be my lucky day. I get to sit by Norman. Squeal.

I took a seat by Alvin. The seat by Norman was taken by Max so I couldn't sit there. I saw the ghost of a dead frog. I waved at him. I guess other people saw this because the girl sitting with that fat kid was giving me the death eyes.

''What the fuck are you looking at?'' I said to her bitterly. She just shrugged. The teacher was talking and I didn't even realize it until Norman was called on.

''Mr. Babcock, can you tell me who was the scientist who created the idea of the atom?'' I assumed we were talking about the history of the atom. Norman had a blank look on his face.

''Ronald McDonald.'' The class erupted in laughter. I was really funny. Mr. Feynman gave Norman a cold stare.

''Hey ghost freak ya made a funny.'' Alvin snorted then returned to laughing. I gave him a mean look and smiled at Norman. He grinned at me.

''Mr. Babcock if you're trying to be the clown you can leave.'' Mr. Feynman warned. Norman gave a thumbs up.

Once chemistry class ended my stomach hurt from laughing so hard. Norman said so many funny things I almost pissed myself. I didn't even realize Norman was waiting for me at my locker. He gave me a look and I started to blush again. I need to work on my socializing skills.