A/N:  Thanks to everyone for your reviews (on both of my stories).  I've been slacking this week so I thought I'd write a few more chapters to both of my stories.  Thanks to everyone who reviewed.  If you have a story you'd like me to review, just email me.  I've been trying to read the stories of everyone who reviews for me.  Kind of a "you – scratch – my – back - I'll – scratch – your – back" kind of thing.  Know what I mean?

Disclaimer:  Sarah is the only thing original in this story.  And the idea I guess.  But hey, who hasn't written about a new student at Horizon???

CHAPTER THREE

            Sarah was sitting outside of Peter's office waiting to be punished.  It all seemed so ridiculous to her.  What was keeping her from just getting up and walking back to the dorm?  Who did this Peter guy think he was anyway? 

            While Sarah was having an internal battle with authority, Shelby was receiving another one of Peter's lectures.

            "It's her first day Shelby.  Do you remember your first day?"

            Shelby scoffed.  "I think I blended in just perfectly."

            Peter shook his head.  "I expect you to set an example for the new students.  To make them feel welcome."

            "Hey, I never agreed to be on a welcoming committee for this school."  Peter gave her an inquisitive look.  "Let's cut this short, okay?  What's my punishment?  Kitchens?  Chopping wood?"

            Peter thought for a minute.  "I think you're going to be Sarah's first week buddy.  You know the drill.  Show her around, introduce her to everyone, make sure she doesn't make a run for it."

            "Are you kidding me?  You're gonna make me a baby sitter for a newbie?"

            "Yup."  Peter smiled, genuinely pleased with himself.  "And at the end of the week I want a 500 hundred word essay on what you've learned about Sarah.  I want you to take the time to get to know her as a person."

            Shelby rolled her eyes.  "Can I go now?" 

            Peter nodded.  "And send Sarah in."

            Shelby stormed out of the office.  "Newbie, your turn." she hollered over her shoulder as she walked out of the main office.

            Sarah stood up.  God, that girl was a pain in the ass.  She took a seat across from Peter and didn't say a word.

            Peter studied her and then started in on his lecture.  "Sarah, we have rules here.  Rules that you just heard a few hours ago.  Can you repeat them for me?"

            Sarah hesitated and then managed, "No drugs, no violence, no sex, and no inappropriate touching."  Her voice was barely audible.  Peter couldn't believe that this shy, quiet girl had the nerve to take on Shelby.

            "No violence."  He let those words sink in.  "That includes fighting.  If you have an issue with someone, you need to work it out with them one on one or in group.  Do you understand?"

            Sarah nodded.

            "Now, it's only your first day, so I'm going to let this incident go without punishment.  But I don't want to find you breaking rules again, got it?"

            "Mmhmm.  Can I go now?"

            "Not yet."  Peter shuffled in his seat.  "I've assigned Shelby to be your first week buddy.  She's going to show you around and make you feel welcome.  I want you to take the time to get to know her.  I think you two might find that you have something in common."

            Sarah didn't respond.

            "Okay?"

            "Yah, okay.  Can I go now?"

            "Sure.  We have group in ten minutes.  You should head to the lodge."

            Sarah stood up and left without a word.

            Peter was at a loss.  He was going to have a tough time with this girl.  One thing was certain though, she was every bit as tough as Shelby.