It was actually calming and peaceful being able to walk alone through the streets of the town. It was so quiet and vacant that it almost felt unusual. I had been expecting a bunch of students to flood out of their homes and rush to the school. But maybe it was like this just because Castle Rock was a small town.

The walk was only a few minutes and it lead me to the very corner of town. The building was hidden almost. A gravel street travelled up to it revealing a tiny school, just the perfect size for Castle Rock.

There were a few students scattered around here and there. Some looked to be older and used to the system. Others appeared to be young and not quite sure where to be. Maybe I had been wrong in the fact that no one understood my position.

I was nervous again, hoping that I would run into Chris at the very moment so he could save me. I didn't want to go into the office by myself and have to talk to the principal or the assistant principal. I just wanted to be back at home or with the guys.

"Cass," I heard a voice behind me. I spun around.

It was Teddy.

"Hey Teddy," I was relieved that I had someone there with me, even if it was someone as crazy as he was.

"So, are you scared?"

"Are you kidding?" I laughed nervously, "I threw up yesterday." I said it casually.

Teddy laughed, which came as no surprise to me at all.

"Don't worry. You'll be fine. We're a tiny school and you have us." He comforted me.

I was quite surprised at how Teddy could actually be quite serious and sweet when he wanted to be.

"Thanks," I smiled at him.

And just at that moment, the bell rang. My heart started pounding again and I wanted to stop it from leaping out of my chest.

Teddy began walking and I followed him. The few students ahead of us seemed much calmer than I felt but I couldn't tell completely.

I walked into the building and saw the sign for the main office.

I pointed at it so Teddy would know where I was going. I was too nervous to talk.

He nodded and began walking off through the halls that were slowly beginning to fill up with people.

Now all I had was the option to go in to the office to get my schedule. It was standing right there in front of me, staring at me, mocking me.

I looked at it for a minute, knowing it was too late to turn back and go home back into bed.

Then I sighed and stepped through the open door.

A desk stood in front of me and a woman with light blonde hair sat at it. She wore glasses and lifted her head when she saw me enter.

Luckily she seemed pretty nice and she smiled at me immediately, "Hello. How can I help you?"