First day of school
A -
(Dawn)
(Thoughts)
Today is my first day at a new school - (sigh) - I hope everything goes well...
What time is it?
(Look at the time on his cell phone)
(The time says: 5:30 a.m.)
Wow...it's early...
(Look at the ceiling)
I think I'll go for a run before I go to school.
(He goes for a run in his neighborhood)
(Arrives home at 6:30 a.m.)
(Searches for someone)
No one's awake yet... I guess it's still too early for them.
I'll go take a bath.
(He goes to his room)
(Close the door)
(Opens her closet doors looking for clothes)
Let's see...
What will I wear today?
(Think)
(Find something nice to wear)
Good! I think this will do.
(Enters the bathroom)
(Turn on the radio)
(Sounds a song)
(John K - if we never met)
(Think)
What a beautiful song...
(Look at the nothing)
(Reminds of the girl at the mall)
(Soria)
How strange... why am I thinking about her?
(Shakes her head to remove those thoughts)
(Finish bathing)
(Get ready to go to school)
(Knock on the door)
Yes? - I asked
- Good morning Annie, breakfast is ready, come down - said my mom.
I'm coming - I answered.
(Comes down to breakfast)
What about Dad? - I asked.
- He left early, I guess when you were taking a shower - Mom replied.
Ah... I hope he's doing well at work - I answered as I smiled.
(Finishes his breakfast)
I'm off! - I said goodbye.
- Good luck daughter! - I wish myself mom.
(Starts the car)
(On his way to school)
(Arrives at school)
(Park)
(Get out of the car)
(Walk to the Principal's office)
(They stare at you as you walk)
(Arrives at reception)
Good morning...I am a new student, I was transferred this year - I told the principal's secretary.
- Sure, sit down and wait for the director to call you, he will assign you a student guide. - she replied.
Thank you - I was right to respond.
(Take a seat)
(Wait for the director to call you)
- Annie Murphy? - asks the director.
It's me - I answered.
- Please come in - he said, inviting me into his office.
(Enters office)
- Let's see... you enter eleventh grade for your grades - he said as he held documents.
Yes Sir - I answered.
- Well... You'll have to wait a bit, your guide will be here in a moment - he said.
It's ok... - I nodded.
(He leaves the office)
(He sits back down)
- Hi Celia! - A girl greets the secretary.
+ Hi Danna! It's good to see you here - the secretary replies very kindly.
- Do you know who I'm leading this year? - asked the girl.
+ Uhmm... let me see... - says the secretary.
(She checks some sheets)
+ You get Annie Murphy, the girl sitting there - she answers.
(The girl turns around)
(Approaching)
- Hello! - she says.
Hello...- I said shyly as I looked up.
- You? - she said.
(She is amazed)
You! - I exclaimed.
(He blushes)
- So you're a new student - she said.
Y...Y...yes - I answered with a babble.
- Great! I'm Danna, by the way, I couldn't tell you my name yesterday - she said as she held her hand to her head.
Hello... Danna... - I said as I felt myself blush.
- Let me see your class schedule... - she said.
Of course, it's this one... - I gave him my schedule sheet.
- We have the same classes... - she said as she smiled.
Eh...eh...really? - I said surprised.
- Yes, come with me, I'll show you everything.
(They leave the reception room)
(All along the way they were looking at Danna and Annie)
(They finish the tour)
- Now let's go to our first class - she said.
It's okay... - I replied.
- Annie... - said Danna.
Yes? - I asked.
- I'll spend today with you so you don't have a hard time fitting in, is that okay? - she proposed.
(I was surprised)
(I blushed)
Of course... - was the only thing I could say.
- Well... let's get to class - she said with a beautiful smile.
(Danna hands the teacher some sheets)
(I am told that my seat is next to it)
(She smiles)
(I take a seat next to her)
(Knock on the door)
+ Tamara! Late as usual - exclaimed the teacher in annoyance.
- Excuse me - she answered.
+ Sit down next to Jackson.
- But... I always sit next to Brown... - she replied as she pointed her finger at Danna.
(Danna looks at her)
(Turns his face to the window)
(Tamara gets upset and goes to her place)
(Class begins)
(Teacher assigns work in groups of two)
- Do we do the work together? - Danna asks me.
Sure...but...won't your friend be upset? - I asked her.
- It doesn't matter, I want to do it with you - she said and smiled.
It's ok... - I answered with another smile.
(Tamara approaches)
+ When do I come to your house to do the work? - he asked Danna.
- I'm sorry but I'll do the work with Annie - she replied.
+ Who is Annie? - asked an annoyed Tamara.
- She - said Danna as she pointed her finger at me.
(I waved my hand)
+ Ughh... Fine! - exclaimed Tamara with much annoyance.
(Tamara leaves)
(Finish the class)
(Everyone is leaving the classroom)
(Tamara pushes Annie)
(The leaves Annie was holding fall out)
Wow... it's going to be a long day... - I said quietly hoping no one would hear me.
- I think so, but, I hope I can help you not to feel that way - said Danna as she began to help me pick up the pieces.
(I blushed)
Thank you! - I replied.
+ Danna! What are you doing? Leave that loser - exclaimed Tamara.
- STOP IT TAMARA! - shouted Danna.
(People turned around to see what was happening)
+ But... - was the only thing that came out of Tamara's mouth.
- But nothing, Tamara, just because you're my best friend doesn't give you the right to say what I should or shouldn't do - Danna replied angrily.
+ Calm down girls, you don't have to fight over me - said a male voice, as she pushed the crowd away.
- Shut up, Thomas - said Danna.
(We got up from the floor)
- Annie, this is Thomas - he introduced me to Danna.
(Thought)
Wow! He's very handsome.
Hello... - I greeted him.
+ Hello! - he said.
+ Your new friend is very pretty, Danna - he said.
- I know - she replied.
(I couldn't help but blush as I listened to that)
+ What class do you have now? - Thomas asked us.
- We have chemistry with the heavy Jack - answered Danna.
+ Me too, shall we go together? - he asked.
- Yeah, sure - agreed Danna.
- Will you join us, Tamara? - asked Danna.
+ Huh? Yes - she said, embarrassed by what happened earlier.
- Don't apologize to Annie yet - said Danna.
+ I'm sorry, Annie - said Tamara, her face staring at the floor.
It is well, you do not worry... - I said so she wouldn't feel so bad.
+ Tamara is usually possessive when it comes to Danna - said Thomas.
+ That's not true! - said Tamara.
+ It is, but we're used to it - said Thomas as he laughed.
(Tamara hit Thomas)
(We laugh)
(So the hours passed until it was time to eat)
+ Let's go to the cafeteria - said Thomas.
- What else would we do at lunchtime? - said Danna sarcastically.
(Laughing)
(As we entered the cafeteria everyone was staring at Thomas, Danna and Tamara, I didn't know why)
+ Hi Thomas, are you going to eat with us? - a cheerleader asked him.
+ I don't think so, I'm eating with my friends today - he said.
(The girl left)
(A couple of very handsome and tough guys come up to Danna)
+ Danna, we already ordered your food - they said.
- Thanks, but I'm eating with my friends today. - she replied sharply.
(The kids left)
+ How does it feel to hang out with the most popular people in school? - Tamara asked me.
The most popular, you say? - I asked in surprise.
+ Yes, just by hanging out with Danna, you gain everyone's respect. To hang out with Thomas is to know that you will be the future prom queen, and with me it's because you are one of the most beautiful girls in the school - answered Tamara.
I had no idea... - I said.
- Tamara, don't scare her - Danna said as I walked away from Tamara.
+ Well, someone's sensitive today - she replied as she raised her hands in surrender.
+ Apparently Danna cares a lot about you. How long have you known each other? - Thomas asked.
Huh? Yesterday we bumped into each other at the mall, but nothing more... - I answered his question.
+ Then... why will she act so overprotective of you? I hadn't even done it for Tamara, never... - he said.
- What about you? - Danna asked.
+ Nothing... it was a joke - said Thomas, looking away.
(We walked in the cafeteria)
+ Get off, you're at our table - Thomas said to a boy.
(I was surprised)
(The boy and his friends leave)
+ Well, you can sit down now ladies - said Thomas.
(We sat down)
(Some boys and girls came and gave us food, including me)
(We finished eating)
(We were leaving the cafeteria when I was pulled from my sweater)
- Annie... will you accompany me to a place? - Danna asked me blushing.
Of course... - I answered.
(We went to a hidden place in the school, it had roses, it looked like a dream garden)
- Sorry about today - said Danna with her eyes on the floor.
What do you mean? I had a great time today - I replied.
- Really, you don't mean that as a commitment? - she asked.
Of course not, in fact... I was very happy to find you here, yesterday I was left wondering what your name was - I answered.
- Really? and... Did you like my name? - she asked.
Eh? eh? Yes, it's very nice - I said looking away as I felt myself blush.
(Danna started to get dangerously close to me, I started to back up a bit)
(Holds me by the waist)
(She brings his face closer to mine and says in my ear...)
- How well you smell... - she said to me in a low voice.
(My heartbeat accelerated so much that I felt my heart was going to leave my chest)
(Shee stepped back and stroked my face)
(She kissed me tenderly)
(I was surprised as I felt everyone disappearing, as if no one else existed, just her and me)
(The kiss is over)
(She shyly stepped aside)
- I'm sorry... I shouldn't have done it, but, I wanted to do it... - she said apologizing.
It's okay, even though it was my first kiss... - I said blushing.
- Really? Mine too - she said.
You kiss well - I said with a smile.
- We better get out of here - she proposed.
Well... - I answered.
(Leaving Danna School, Thomas and Tamara said goodbye to me)
+ Can I pick you up tomorrow? - Thomas asked me.
Eh? If you want... - I answered.
+ Great, I'll write you to tell me where you live - said Thomas with a smile.
(I went to my car)
(I went home)
(The whole way I was thinking about why Danna kissed me and why Thomas asked if he could pick me up from home tomorrow)
(I arrived home)
Hello... - I said when I opened the door.
- Hi honey, how was your day? - asked mom.
Good... I already have friends - I said.
- Really? and are they good? - she asked.
They're the popular ones from school, two of them are a bit bad, but not Danna - I answered.
- Wow! Danna, what a nice name she has - said mom.
(I went to my room)
(I closed the door and leaned on it)
(Little by little I fell to the ground, sliding)
What happened today?
Danna...kissed me...
(Saying that out loud made my heart race)
(I have never kissed a girl before)
(I held my right hand to my chest to feel my heartbeat)
(A notification will arrive on the cell phone)
- "Hello... I was wondering if tomorrow I could pick you up for school together" - wrote Danna.
What do I say?
I'm already like Thomas...
I know!
I don't think... I've arranged with my mom to take me because it's close to her work - I answered.
- It's okay... I understand... - he answered.
(Thoughts)
Why did I lie to you?
(Tears started to come to my eyes)
(I looked into the void)
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D -
(Dawn)
(Cell phone alarm sounds)
(Awake)
(I turn off the alarm)
(I see the time)
Wow... it's 6:30 a.m., I should be up, but I'm still sleepy.
I'll turn on the radio, maybe I'll be able to wake up completely.
(Music plays)
(John K - if we never met)
(Analyze the song)
It makes sense...
I should go take a shower.
I have to be a guide for someone new at school today, how boring.
I don't like people.
(He stands up)
(Goes to the bathroom)
(Shower)
(Leaves the bathroom changed and sees the time on the cell phone)
It is too late!
I'll have breakfast on the way.
Good day! - I said.
Danna, your breakfast is ready for you to eat on the way to school - said Mom.
Thank you! You saved me - I replied.
(I ate my breakfast and headed to the van)
(I went to school)
(I park the car)
(I got out of the car)
(I feel the looks of the people sticking in me, but I'm used to it already)
(I went to enter the school and go to the reception room)
Hi Celia! - I said hello to the secretary.
+ Hi Danna! It's good to see you here - she answers me very kindly.
Do you know who I'm leading this year? - I asked her
+ Uhm... let me see... - she answered.
(Check some sheets)
+ You get Annie Murphy, the girl who is sitting there - she responds while pointing her finger at the girl.
(I turn to see who it was)
(I approach to say hello)
Hello! - I said.
- Hello...- he said shyly as he looked up.
You? - she said.
(I was surprised)
- You! - he exclaimed, acknowledging me.
(I blushed)
So you are a new student - I said.
- S...S...yes - he replied with a babble.
Great! I'm Danna, by the way, I couldn't tell you my name yesterday - I said, while I was nervous about seeing her again.
- Hi... Danna... - she said.
Let me see your class schedule... - I said as I reached out my hand for her to give me her schedule sheet.
- Of course, this is it... handing me your schedule.
We have the same classes... - I told him as he smiled.
- Eh...eh...really? - she said surprised.
Yes, come with me, I will show you everything - I finished
(We leave the reception room)
(All along the way Annie and I were looking at each other)
(We finish the tour)
Now let's go to our first class - I said.
- It's okay... - he replied.
Annie... - I said shyly.
- Yes? - he asked.
I'm going to spend today with you so that you don't find it difficult to integrate, is that okay? - I proposed.
(She seems surprised)
(I think she got nervous)
- Of course... - was the only thing he said.
Well... let's get to class - I responded by trying to avoid that embarrassing moment.
(I handed the teacher some documents the secretary gave me about Annie and I went to my folder)
(I looked for Tamara and I couldn't find her anywhere, she was probably late)
(I sat down)
(The teacher tells Annie that from now on her place will be by my side)
(I smiled)
(Take a seat next to me)
(Knock on the door)
+ Tamara! Late as always - exclaimed the teacher in annoyance.
- Excuse me - she answered.
+ Sit down next to Jackson.
- But... I always sit next to Brown... - she replied as she pointed her finger at Danna.
(I looked at her and turned my face to look out the window)
(I felt Tamara get upset and go to her place)
(Class begins)
(Teacher assigns work in groups of two)
Do we do the work together? - I proposed to Annie.
- Sure...but...won't your friend be upset? - she answered shyly.
It doesn't matter, I want to do it with you - I said, reassuring her.
- It's ok... - she answered with a beautiful smile.
(Tamara approaches)
+ When do I come to your house to do the work? - she asks.
I'm sorry but I'll do the work with Annie - I answered.
+ Who is Annie? - she asked annoyed.
She - I said as I pointed my finger at Annie.
(Annie waved her hand)
+ Ughh... Good! - exclaimed Tamara with much annoyance.
(Tamara leaves)
(Finish the class)
(Everyone is leaving the classroom)
(Tamara pushes Annie)
(The leaves Annie was holding fall out)
(I looked at Tamara upset)
- Wow... it's going to be a long day... - said Annie quietly hoping no one would hear her.
I think so, but, I hope I can help you not to feel that way - I answered as I started to help her pick up everything.
(I think Annie blushed)
- Thank you! - he replied.
+ Danna! What are you doing? Leave that loser - exclaimed Tamara.
STOP TAMARA! - I shouted at her angrily.
(People turned to see what was happening)
+ But... - was the only thing that came out of Tamara's mouth.
But nothing Tamara, just because you are my best friend doesn't give you the right to say what I should or shouldn't do - I answered.
+ Calm down girls, you don't have to fight for me - said Thomas as he pushed away the crowd who wanted to know what was going on.
Shut up Thomas - I said seriously.
(We got up from the floor)
Annie, this is Thomas - I said, introducing them.
- Hello... - Annie greeted him.
+ Hello! - he said.
+ Your new friend is very pretty, Danna - Thomas said to me.
I know - I answered looking at Annie.
(I said that hoping to scare Thomas away)
+ What class do you have now? - Thomas asked us.
We have chemistry with the heavy Jack - I answered reluctantly.
+ Me too, shall we go together? - he asked.
Yes, of course - I nodded.
Will you join us Tamara? - I asked.
+ Huh? Yes - she said, embarrassed by what happened earlier.
Don't apologize to Annie yet - I stressed.
+ I'm sorry, Annie - said Tamara, her face staring at the floor.
- It's ok, don't worry... - responded kindly Annie.
+ Tamara is usually possessive when it comes to Danna - said Thomas.
+ That's not true! - said Tamara.
+ It is, but we're used to it - said Thomas as he laughed.
(Tamara hit Thomas)
(We laugh)
(So the hours passed until it was time to eat)
+ Let's go to the cafeteria - said Thomas.
What else would we do at lunchtime? - I answered sarcastically.
(laughing)
(As we entered the cafeteria everyone was looking at Thomas, Tamara and me)
+ Hi Thomas, are you going to eat with us? - a cheerleader asked him.
+ I don't think so, I'm eating with my friends today - he said.
(The girl left)
(A couple of kids approach me)
+ Danna, we already ordered your food - they said.
Thanks, but I'm eating with my friends today. - I responded sharply.
(The kids left)
+ How does it feel to hang out with the most popular people in school? - Tamara asked Annie.
- The most popular, you say? - she asked in surprise.
+ Yes, just by hanging out with Danna, you gain everyone's respect. To hang out with Thomas is to know that you will be the future prom queen, and with me it's because you are one of the most beautiful girls in the school - answered Tamara.
- I had no idea... - said Annie.
Tamara, don't scare her - I said, pulling Annie away from Tamara.
+ Well, someone is sensitive today - she responded as she raised her hands in symbol of surrender.
(I vaguely heard what Thomas was saying to Annie)
+ Then... why will she act so overprotective of you? I hadn't even done it for Tamara, I'd never... - he said.
What about you? - I asked.
+ Nothing... it was a joke - said Thomas looking away.
(We walked in the cafeteria)
+ Get off, you're at our table - Thomas said to a boy.
(The boy and his friends leave)
+ Well, you can sit down now ladies - said Thomas.
(We sat down)
(Some boys and girls came and gave us food)
(It has always been like that)
(We finished eating)
(We were leaving the cafeteria when I decided to say something to Annie and pulled up her sweater)
Annie... will you accompany me to a place? - I asked timidly.
- Of course... - he answered.
(We went to my hiding place at school, it had roses, it looked like a dream garden, I had never taken anyone there)
Sorry about today - I said with my eyes on the floor.
- What do you mean? I had a great time today - she replied, surprised.
Really, you're not saying that out of commitment? - I asked embarrassed.
- Of course not, in fact... I was very pleased to find you here, yesterday I was left wondering what your name was - she answered.
(I looked up)
(I was surprised)
Really? and... did you like my name? - It was the only thing that came out of my mouth.
- Huh? Huh? Yes, it's very nice - she said looking away from my eyes.
(I approached Annie fearfully, she started to back up a bit)
(It was now or never)
(I held her by the waist)
(I approached my face to his and said in his ear...)
How good you smell... - I said in a low voice.
(He smelled of honey)
(My heartbeat accelerated like never before with anyone else)
(I stepped back to see her face and put my hand on her cheek)
(I kissed him tenderly)
(He put up no resistance, it seemed he wanted it too)
(I felt like everyone was disappearing, as if no one else existed, just me and her)
(The kiss is over)
(I shyly stepped aside out of fear)
I'm sorry... I shouldn't have done it, but, I wanted to do it... - I said apologizing, because sometimes it is better to apologize than to ask for permission.
- It's okay, even though it was my first kiss... - she said blushing.
Really? Mine too - I replied in surprise.
- You kiss well - she said with a smile.
(It was a magical moment, although I don't know why I wanted to do it, and especially with a girl)
We better get out of here - I proposed.
- Well... - he answered.
(Leaving the school I said goodbye to Annie)
(I walked to my car)
(All the way through I thought about that kiss)
(I arrived home)
(No one was there)
(I went to my room)
(I decided to text Annie and ask if I could pick her up early tomorrow to go to school together but she said she couldn't)