I'M NEW

Friday mornings used to feel like a Thanksgiving feast to Mia. Wonderful and exciting. But that changed, ever since Lonan moved into the house next door.

Fridays weren't like any other days at school. They didn't study much, and somehow, Mia likes that... at least she used to like it. Now, her mind and heart aren't at rest...she wished everyday was the weekend.

Having to see Lonan always, brought an unpleasant feeling inside herself. Unpleasant?...well something close to that, I'd say. The feeling of being uneasy anytime she's near him just makes Lonan seem a lot weirder than Mia had thought he was at the beginning.

Maybe, the breaking plan didn't work, spying him was fruitless, he was like a different person from another universe. He had a phone, but Mia barely found him on an social media networks. It's the 21st century. Who does that?

Lonan of course. Right!

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"Have a great day honey, mom loves you"

Monica kissed Mia's cheek as she dropped her off at the school's packing lot.

" I love you too Mom see you " She waved at her mom before carrying her bag and left the car.

She was a bit late, because she took a little extra time preparing, which was not normal.

She was still walking when she bumped into a body looking up, she saw a girl wearing a white hoodie. Her hair was packed in a ponytail, she looked pretty and Mia thought she was her age or a bit older.

" I'm sorry... " Mia said

" it's okay, I should've looked where I was going "

Mia stared down at her hands. She was holding a brown box.

" I'm new " The girl spoke up with a smile after noticing Mia's gaze on her.

Mia nodded in return.

" my name is Pearl, who are you? "

" I'm Mia... "

" oh, that's a nice name uhm...if you don't mind, could you please show me to the principal's office? "

" uh sure...let's go " Mia was late. But she didn't mind.

Her first class was History. She used to love history and maybe she can still love it...as long as there's a concept of where Lonan came from and what he does in that creepy house alone.

" it's here " Mia said as they halted in front of the principal's office.

" thank you so much "

" mmh-...it's fine. " She smiled shortly and left her sight.

When she entered the classroom, Mr Greenman had already began the lesson.

" Lopez, you're 30 minutes late "

" I'm sorry sir, I... I had a bit of things to do this morning... "

" very well, take a seat. Next time I won't hear it, you'll go straight to detention. "

Mia didn't comment as she made her way to her desk where Naomi was sitting. Mia didn't seem to be the only one who wasn't enjoying that morning. Naomi also seemed lost as she kept playing with the pencil in her hand, twirling it non-stop.

" are you okay? "

That jolted her out of her thoughts and she smiled when she saw Mia beside her.

" hey, you're here, finally "

" were you worried? "

" yes "

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Mr Greenman left the classroom after his lesson ended. The school principal entered the classroom unexpectedly and everywhere went quiet.

Mrs Wilder, a forty year old woman was the school's principal. She wasn't one of those principals who talk a lot. The only thing she was good at was give necessary punishments to those who did wrong.

"Good afternoon Mrs Wilder!!"

The students said in Union and the principal smiled. It was weird how Mia already knew what was going to happen before it even began.

" today, we have a new enroller in our school... "

" New kid? Really? "

" I just hope it's someone nice "

Murmurs filled the classroom as the principal dropped the shell. The new kid got in, and gasps filled the air.

" Wow, a girl "

" She's pretty "

" Yeah, and sexy... "

The students commented until the principal shushed them.

" her name's Pearl Williams, I hope you all welcome and treat her as one of you. Don't disappoint me. Pearl, find a place to seat. "

Pearl smiled. Mia watched as she made her way close to Lonan. There's another empty seat in the classroom, why would she chose that one.

The students were too puzzled. Wasn't she scared of him?

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" hey "Pearl greeted Lonan with a smile and Lonan observed her shortly before nodding his head.

" I'm Pearl we're deskmates so I think it's best if we get to know each other... "

" I'm Lonan " He replied before laying his head on top of his desk.

Pearl wanted to ask why he was wearing a mask but she let it go. She didn't want to look annoying on her first day.

LUNCH TIME**

"Are you going to the cafeteria?"Naomi asked Mia. She shook he head in return.

" no, go ahead...I'll be fine "

" really? "

" yes, bring me yogurt "

Naomi nodded and left the classroom. Everyone had left too. Only Mia was inside. She didn't feel like going out.

.

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Naomi walked down the hall deep in thought. It was weird that she couldn't stop thinking about McKenzie she had been avoiding her,

she stopped picking on her also. Was it because of how she yelled at her the previous day?

She didn't look where she was going, someone bumped into her, knocking her down on the floor. Naomi winced as she sprained her ankle. The person who bumped into her didn't even stop to apologise.

She tried to get up but the pain became worse. She almost fell back on the floor when someone caught her. She looked up to see McKenzie.

" are you alright? "

" I'm fine, you need to act nice towards me "

McKenzie sighed. She held Naomi's arm and wrapped it around her own neck before helping her walk. Naomi didn't say anything and just followed her lead.

" what happened? "

" I sprained my ankle "

" does it hurt? "

" ...a b-bit " She stuttered. McKenzie dropped her at the school's pharmacy and the nurse attended her.

" I'm leaving, I hope you can be able to walk back to class "

Before Naomi could say anything, McKenzie dashed out. She smiled to herself, thinking of the way she helped her walk. Maybe she should've just apologized for shouting at her about the test. That was uncalled for.