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My Life As A High School Freshman

CHAPTER 3

To most people, today was a new start. A new year. A new life. But for Cindy, starting her freshman year was just like starting any other. She walked down the halls, flaunting her beauty and popularity, causing freshman and seniors alike to fall for her at first sight. Her golden blond hair was long and silky. She wore it down today, sweeping in soft locks across her shoulders. Her eyes were so beautiful, any guy could get lost in them in a second. She was defiantly perfect. On the outside, it seemed as though Cindy was perfectly happy. It seemed like she didn't need anything else in the world, and she loved her life the way it was. Though on the inside, this was far from the truth. A lot of people had no idea what her life was really like. Her mother was a drunk, and her father was abusive. She had no way of expressing her feelings. She was constantly battling with them. Most guys would look at her with lust and passion, but not the guy she wanted. Guys and girls alike would look at her and think "Oh, that's Cindy Vortex, she's going out with Nick Dean" only because she was the popular girl, and he was the popular guy. Had it been 4 years ago, she would've died to go out with Nick, but now, she wouldn't. Those hours at night, before falling asleep, it wasn't Nick she thought of. It wasn't Nick she dreamed of. It wasn't Nick she wanted more than anything in the world. She walked into calculus class, and took her seat near the front of the room. She rested her head in her hand and stared off into space. She knew he'd be here. He was, after all, the smartest person in Retroville. As if on cue, he entered, making his way to a desk near Cindy. Cindy looked at him. The whole baggy shirt and jeans thing went out like...3 years ago! But he could pull it off. His light brown hair was spiked and streaked with gold, and his baby blue eyes sparkled in the sunlight. Just looking at him made her stomach drop. He was so gorgeous, she could've cried. Was this what it was like to be in love? When class started, Cindy tried to pay attention, but always caught herself looking at Jimmy.

"And now, for your project!" The teacher announced. Cindy snapped back into reality. Project? What project? When did this come up? "Each person is to choose a partner for this project. You have 30 seconds...GO!" Cindy instinctively turned to her right to ask Libby to be her partner, but Libby wasn't there. 'Oh yea!' Cindy thought, 'She's not in my class'. She looked around, but saw no familiar faces other than Jimmy's. Well, it IS 12th grade calculus. Cindy turned to face Jimmy. She wanted to ask him, but he was probably going to pair with some senior guy. When the teacher yelled time, Jimmy and Cindy were still left partner-less.

"Who doesn't have a partner?" Jimmy and Cindy both raised their hands. "OK, well normally, I don't allow boys and girls to parter together, but since you two are the only freshman in this class...I guess I'll make an exception."

Jimmy and Cindy looked at each other. Cindy tried to put on her best 'Ewww, I have to be partners with Nerd-tron' face, but deep inside, she was jumping for joy. Maybe they'd have to work together after school. Just Jimmy and Cindy in her room, alone. Her parents were gone. He'd admit his true feelings for her...she'd admit her true feelings for him. She'd get her first real kiss. Jimmy would finally, actually love her...

Cindy let her imagination run wild for the rest of class. She jumped about a foot out of her seat when the bell rang.

"So, I guess we're partners now," Jimmy said, walking out the door with Cindy.

"Yep," Cindy replied un-caringly.

"It's due in what...2 days?"

"Um...sure."

"You weren't paying attention, were you?"

"Well..."

Jimmy laughed. "Yeah, it's due in two days. So, you wanna like, come over and work on it after school?"

"Sure," Cindy said. 'OH MY GOD! HE JUST INVITED ME OVER HIS HOUSE!'

"OK, stop by my locker after school. We can walk down to my house."

"OK," Cindy replied. She and Jimmy were actually getting along. As they neared the freshman hallway, Cindy saw a bunch of her "friends" coming near her. "I TOLD YOU NERD-TRON! WHEN YOU'RE POPULAR, YOU HAVE NO TIME FOR SMARTS! JUST STOP BUGGING ME, OK?" Cindy quickly pushed Jimmy away and joined her "friends". "Hey guys!" 'Nice save' she thought, breathing a mental sigh of relief.

"Like, what was that about?" Brittney asked.

"Neutron," Cindy sighed, rolling her eyes, "He keeps bugging me about why I don't try in school or something."

"Well, are you coming to the Candy Bar today, or not?"

"Oh, I can't. I have this...um...thing to do with my mom. Sorry."

"OK, whatever. I guess we'll see ya later!"

"Yeah, bye guys!"

Cindy went to her locker, and got her books for her next class. She couldn't help but stare at Jimmy. Just looking at him...it was amazing! She had never felt like this before. She watched him grab his books and head to his next class. She watched him, letting her imagination run wild. The late bell snapped her into reality.

"Shit," she murmured, "Another year of being late to every class! You're off to a great start Vortex!" She slammed her locker and ran off to her next class.

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