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When her mother told her 3 months ago that they were moving to Ipswich, Massachusetts, Marnee Hazelton laughed in her mom's face.

Now, sitting in her mom's SUV following the moving van, she couldn't believe it was true. God, why me? Why now? Marnee thought to herself as she ran a hand through her reddish-brown hair that came to a little bit past her shoulders. Her blue-gray eyes darted to her mom in the driver's seat.

Her mom looked at her back and smiled, then turned her attention back to the road. Marnee sighed as they passed a sign saying "Welcome to Ipswich".

A half an hour later the car stopped in front of Spencer Academy, the school where Marnee would finish out her high school year. As Marnee was getting out of the car, a slight breeze ruffled her hair. She was concentrating on moving to the back of the SUV so she didn't notice 4 boys and 2 girls watching her.

Each one took note of the new comer as her jean clad legs, black heeled boots and winter white top peeking out from under a leather jacket moved to get her boxes from the trunk.

"Another new transfer? We just got over Chase and now with this one, I'm worried that it could be the same…but it's doubtable."

The 5 other pairs of eyes looked at the one that had spoken, all looking weary. Sighs could be heard from the group.

"Caleb, I don't think it's possible…she's a girl after all. You know what that means." said a boy with longish hair whose arms were wrapped protectively around a girl with mocha skin.

"Yeah! Fresh meat and that right over there is a prime cut!" exclaimed a blond boy with fingerless gloves.

"Geez Reid…could you be any louder?" said another boy with spikey brown hair.

"Yeah, Tyler's right…Plus you shouldn't refer to her as a piece of meat. It's not right." A blond girl said while the mocha skin girl nodded.

"Sarah and Kate are right. Don't refer to her—"

Caleb was cut short as a loud exclamation came from the girl. She had dropped a box on her foot and had cursed rather loudly. Seeing the sight caused Caleb and the others to laugh. Marnee heard the laughter and turned to see the group of eight.

Ever being herself, she decided to give them a flippant look but was cut short when her mom told her to stop fooling around.

"I'm coming mom…I'm coming." Marnee said but before she followed her mom, she looked back at the group.

This school should definitely be interesting she said to herself after heading off with her mom, a little smile playing on her face.