Chapter 1: First Day Jitters

Sample Chapter 1: First Day Jitters

Liam clutched his worn copy of "Catcher in the Rye" his knuckles white,the hall way of Northwood high buzzed with a chaotic energy that felt both exciting and terrifying.He was a freshman, officially a small fish in a vest ,infamillar ocean.He spent most of the summer practing guitar in his room , avoiding the inevitable anxiety of starting high school. He preferred the company of his worn-out books and his trusty guitar to the unpredictable social landscape of a new school.

Suddenly, a girl bumped into him, sending his books scattering across the floor. "Oh, I'm so sorry!" she exclaimed, her voice a soft melody. She had bright, curious eyes and a cascade of dark brown hair. He found himself speechless, his usual awkwardness amplified tenfold.

"It's okay," he finally managed, his cheeks burning. Together, they gathered his scattered belongings. As their fingers brushed, a jolt of unexpected electricity ran through him. Her name was Maya, and she was just as nervous as he was. This, he realized, might not be so bad after all.