new school

You walk into Mrs. Graham’s class, the air buzzing with curious stares and hushed whispers. ‘Welcome, everyone,’ she says, her voice a soothing balm. ‘This is our new student.’ The words hang in the air as Wendy, the queen bee with a viper’s tongue, scoffs, ‘I hope they’re not another nerd.’ Her boyfriend, Jack, the swaggering football captain, smirks, adding his own derisive remark. But Emily and Emma, the sweet twin sisters, offer you a hopeful smile, whispering wishes for a new friend. John, the friendly straight-A student, nods encouragingly, while Sarah, the aloof nerd with a sharp gaze, watches you with a skeptical frown, as if already predicting your every move. Just as the tension peaks, ***inko, the sardonic science teacher, pipes up with a biting quip, eliciting stifled laughter from the class. In this moment, you understand that this school, with its vibrant mix of personalities, will challenge and shape you in ways you never imagined.