Second day of school isn't as exciting as the first, because teachers usually feel like it's time to give out schoolwork and homework. That didn't matter to me though, I just wanted to prove to everyone I'm not just some wimpy girl. I liked this one guy, Shang, but he was always so uptight about girls being "weak." I hated that he was using a stereotype. I would show him that I'm just another girly girl - which I'm not really anyways.

I arrived at school and went to my first class, Home EC. I saw that Sophia was already there talking to the new kid, Flynn. She was obviously annoyed with him, but he kept on pestering her.

I sat down in the front, because I didn't know anyone and had sat in the only seat open yesterday. I was waiting for class to start, when Megan walked in. I forgot that she had sat next to me yesterday. She preferred Meg and had a bit of an attitude. I felt like she pushed her attitude onto everyone a little too much.

Meg was followed by Esmeralda. She had darker skin because I believe her family origins are gypsies, but I've never really asked. She had said her family was from France, so that's why I thought she was of gypsy decent. She was nice and kind to everyone, but was a bit of a rebel.

Esmeralda sat down right next to Meg. They had arrived late, so that's why they were sitting in the front.

"Looks like Ms. Gothel is gonna be late," Meg said slowly. She exaggerated the word late for some reason.

"I don't feel like causing trouble this early," Esmeralda complained.

"Oh, come on, she's an awful teacher," Meg urged.

"We only just met her."

"I can read people pretty well."

"Can't we just talk? Like normal people?"

"That's boring."

Just then, Kida walked in. I wasn't sure where her family was from because she had dark skin like Esmeralda, but had white dreadlocks. She sits right between Milo and me.

Milo was a nerd - no offense to him - and had dreams of being an archaeologist. His grandfather was an archaeologist too.

After Kida sat down, Tiana walked in. She was of African descent and worked as a waitress. I haven't known her for long, but from what I've seen in class, she's pretty nice. Tiana had moved here last year, about the same as her friend, Charlotte.

Charlotte was a huge girly girl. Pink fluff was what she loved. She had a lot of excitement for one person. I don't know how they managed to be friends, because they're so different.

They sat down in the middle row, and then Milo walked in. He sat down in the same seat as yesterday.

"Hey, Milo!" Kida greeted him.

"You're pretty excited about him, huh?" Meg teased her. "You have a crush on him or something?" She actually pointed out the obvious, and Milo had heard her and started blushing.

"No, we're just really good friends, like you and Esmeralda," Kida told her.

"Right," Meg replied. Milo just sat down and pretended that didn't happen.

"Meg, don't cause any trouble before 10, okay?" Esmeralda complained.

"I'm just trying to help their romance," Meg said as Esmeralda squinted her eyes.

Ms. Gothel walked in and said to the class, "Sorry I'm late everyone. I have an annoying child I have to look after. Her parents left her with me while they went to frickin Europe!" Her voice got more angry as she went on. The class kind of just stared at her.

"Oh, I'm sorry for that outburst. Shall we continue with class?"

After class I caught up to Kida.

"Hey, I'm sorry about Meg," I told her.

"Why are you apologizing?" she asked.

"I just felt bad, even though I didn't do anything."

"Well, thanks, Milo didn't talk to me once after that."

"That sucks," I sympathized. "Do you have a crush on him though?"

"Do I know you?"

"No..."

"That's what I thought," she said as she walked away. I shrugged and went to study hall. Study hall was actually the library where we just did work and sat around to talk. The library was green and yellow, strange since our school colors were black and red. The library had a whole wall covered in windows, so the sunlight brightened the room tremendously. The wall was curved, so it would have actually covered two walls if was normal. The room was huge and books covered the shelves, plenty of books to keep Belle entertained for a year.

I saw Belle, one of the few people who I talked to, sitting near the back of the library, because it was quieter.

"Hey Belle," I greeted.

"Hello," she said not really paying attention.

"So, what are you reading this time?" I asked, because Belle was usually reading something.

"A book of fairy tales," she said, adjusting her glasses.

"Cool," I tapped my fingers. "Do you know when sport tryouts are?"

"Why would I know that?"

"You're part of the student council, remember?"

"Oh, that's right," Belle said, getting a worried look on her face.

"What's wrong?"

"I missed the first meeting, but I'm sure they'll understand."

"What got to the good part of the book?" I asked, laughing.

"Yes. Do you think I'm reading too much?" she asked, setting down her book.

"Just a bit."

"I should probably take a break."

"Yeah."

"Are there any parties this weekend? Get my groove on," she answered, trying to dance, but failing miserably.

"I think you should stop that."

"Sorry."

"And no, I don't know any parties for this weekend. I'm not the most popular."

"You aren't?"

"No."

"Hmm, who's popular, then?"

"Uh, why?"

"Popular usually know where the parties are, right?"

"Yeah, I guess."

"It's a way to make friends and to help me get rid of my reading addiction."

"Well, there's Phillip."

"Who's he?"

"You really got to start paying attention in school. He's one of the most popular athletes at our school."

"I should attend the games too."

"You can go talk to him, but I'll stay back here."

"Okay, wish me luck," Belle said and got up. She walked over to Phillip, who was sitting in a chair in the middle of the library. He was chatting with Ferdinand, one of his friends. I was close enough to hear what they were saying, though.

"Hey, Phillip," Belle greeted.

"Hi, Belle," he replied. "What's up? Surprised you don't have a book."

"Oh, trying to cut down on reading."

"You? Cut down on reading?" he gave a lighthearted laugh.

"Yeah, I know!" she said nervously.

"So, what do you need?"

"I was wondering if there were any parties this weekend? Trying to relax. I know we don't know each other really, but, yeah."

"I don't think so, but if there are any, I'll let you know."

"Thanks, bye Phillip."

"Hey, wait."

"Yeah?"

"Can you ask Ariel if she wants to sit with us today? You can come too."

"Sure, I'll ask her."

"Thanks."

Belle began coming back over to me, but some new kid stopped her.

"Hey, I heard you wanna go to a party, I've got one at my house this weekend. Invite all your friends."

"Will do..."

"Flynn."

"Will do, Flynn."

She finally sat back down.

"Hey, Mulan?" she asked me.

"What?"

"Isn't that Shang over there?" she pointed to the right.

"Yeah, why?"

"Don't you have a major crush on him?"

"Haha, what? No!"

"Right, because whenever you see him, you just happen to blush."

"Am I blushing?"

"Yup. Anyways, why don't you ask him when sport tryouts are? He's pretty into sports."

"Okay, be right back," I said, getting up. I went over to him. His hair was tied into his usual bun, kind of silly for most guys; not him, though. Had wore a black and grey shirt and a red hoodie.

"Hey, Shang?"

"What?" he sounded annoyed, so I decided to be quick.

"Do you know when sport tryouts are?"

"You mean like cheer leading?"

"No, like football."

"Those are guy sports."

"Why can't a girl play them?"

"There aren't enough interested."

"Why can't I join the men's then?"

"Because you're a girl, now leave me alone."

"Okay..." I awkwardly said. I backed away from him.

"Oh, Mulan?" he called to me.

"Yeah?" I asked, getting excited. Maybe he was going to make an exception for me?

"Don't talk to me again, okay? You seem like the pestering kind."

I was shocked, but reluctantly went away.

"How'd that go?" Belle asked. "Any sports?"

"No, just a big, fat jerk."