xx48.11.14 / 12:54 / Still Monday

Everyone's stupidly excited about some new student transferring in. Apparently he's really good at sports, woo. There's a special assembly before lunch to introduce him to the school, in the gymnasium. I can't say I share everyone's excitement.

On the positive side of things, C2's here! I saw her just before my first class, I didn't get a chance to say "Hi!" but I'm sure I'll catch up with her later. My current plan is to get out of this class as quickly as possible once the bell rings, dash to the gymnasium, then hang around outside. There's only one external entrance and the internal entrances are mostly blocked off because of renovations, so I can be sure to catch her before she goes in. Then we can sit together!

Oh, great. Veronica's in this class. She just walked in, minus her posse for like the first time ever. She hasn't seen me yet, thankfully, so maybe

...

Okay, she saw me. It was all I could do to put Opal into standby mode before she came over. As usual, it was to make my life just that tiny bit worse.

"Hello, Charlotte," she began, with one of her stupid perfect smiles. "I couldn't help but notice that you're still not signed up for even a single club. Most students are in at least two, I'm not sure why you persist in being different. Do you enjoy being the odd one out? I mean, yes, you have the 'odd' part down pat, but still. I'm sure you could attain a modicum of popularity here if you'd just make an effort."

Then the teacher came in, thankfully, and gave us free study time before dashing off again. So I'm spending the time writing this. By the way, here's a weird and kind of annoying coincidence; Veronica is using an Opal too. I think it's a newer model than mine, I've had MY Opal for over six years now. Hers is the first one I've seen at this school, most of the students just have phones instead.

Anyway, not much to do now except wait for the bell. Actually, I might sneak out early to make sure I get there before C2. Sounds like a plan!