Sitting in her first class of the day, Mandy was drawing in her notebook since the teacher was rambling on about the first day of school and how it was important to have a good start. She was so into doodling that she didn't hear the teacher calling her name.

"Mandy?" Mrs. Swanson asked.

Mandy looked up to find Mrs. Swanson standing next to her. "Uh, yes?" She asked nervously.

Mrs. Swanson smiled. "Would you stand up and introduce yourself to the class since your new, or would you rather go to the pricipals office?"

Mandy blushed and stood up. "I think I'll introduce myself..."

"I was hoping you'd say that."

Mandy looked around the room and smiled. "My name is Mandy, I just moved here with my mom and my younger brother Josh a couple days ago... um...." Mandy stared at the kid who was sitting two seats ahead of her.. she felt embarassed, he was cute!! And she had to stand here and make a fool of herself!! "umm.. I don't know what else to say.." Mandy laughed nervously.

Mrs. Swanson smiled. "Thats ok, you did a good job. You may take a seat now."

Mandy smiled in relief. "Thank you" And with that she sat down.

Mrs. Swanson started talking about homework and a girl sitting next to Mandy leaned over and held out her hand.

"I'm Lizzy" She said.

Mandy smiled. "I'm Mandy" She shook the other girls hand.

"I kinda figured that was your name," Lizzy laughed, "So, your new huh?"

"Yup, I sure am!" Mandy smiled.

"Well, meet me at lunch and I'll introduce you to a couple of my friends.. and we can talk then ok?"

"Ok.. sounds good to me!"