I woke up early because I didn't want to be late for my first day, or any other day. Being punctual was always a part of me. I placed my jotter in the smaller opening of my backpack and added my writing materials as well.

Right after that, I drew out my outfit for today which was a t-shirt and a pair of light washed jeans. Placing them on the bed, I went to my bathroom.

The bathroom was sleeker than the one in Virginia and it looked so new. I think it would take a while before I got used to its newness. And unlike before I used an electric kettle, this one had a heater and it didn't take me seconds to figure out how to use it.

I washed my mouth before I brushed my teeth and rinsed it again.

So I took a nice warm bath before I dried up and went to my room to dress up.

I also tied my hair into a neat bun and wore my glasses before I looked into the mirror and smiled.

I was so worked up for this.

I grabbed my backpack and phone before I left my room and closed the door and joined my parents for breakfast.

I sat opposite to my mum and smiled again.

"You're excited for school today right?" She asked and I grinned nodding.

"Your baby sis is too." She cooed rubbing her protruding stomach.

"I have a checkup today so I can't tag along, you're going with daddy okay?" Shs asked.

"Where is he mum?"I asked looking around.

"He's getting ready, he'll be done in a few," she said.

"Now, listen up, don't let people walk over you okay? Stand up for yourself. Even if you make friends, don't depend on then to be there for you all the time okay?" She said and I nodded allowing my mind to absorb all the exhortation.

"Make sure you let me know if any guy harasses you okay? I'll deal with him personally."

"Mom!" I whined laughing.

"Come on, with these looks, I don't think you'll be resistible." She said and I blushed.

We heard jogs on the staircase and our dad came to view in his signature suit. Kissing mum affectionately on the lips, he sat next to me and ruffled my hair.

"Don't mess her hair." Mom scolded and he simply rolled his eye.

"Your new car will be shipped here okay?" He informed me.

"Really dad? Thank you so much!" I gushed hugging him. My heart was thumping with excitement.

"Anything for you my dear." He ruffled my hair.

After breakfast, I made sure I quickly washed the dishes before I grabbed my back backpack and followed my dad outside. The wind was cold but the sun managed to warm my skin as I opened the passenger's seat and plopped in.

"Don't forget to keep topping up here too hm?" He said looking at me and I nodded while he revved the engine. I buckled my seatbelt.

***

Immediately dad pulled up at the school, my heart beat intensified as I stared at the huge building with students walking briskly to and fro, making discussions, laughing, crying, whining and a whole lot.

We got down and dad held my hand before he placed his phone to his ear. We went inside and after several paths we took, we finally came across the principal's office.

We had to wait for about six students who came here probably for the same issue. Luckily we didn't wait for way too long. When it was our turn, dad already looked exhausted.

After we exchanged greetings, the principal offered us our seats and a conversation started. I was quiet as they spoke to each other

about me.

"I can assure you Mr. Lucas, your daughter will fit in perfectly in our school." Said the principal. My dad grinned down at me and I returned his gesture.

"Her grades from her previous schools are excellent." He added and I blushed a little.

"My dear, keep it up okay? How old are you?" He asked.

"Um..I'm sixteen sir." I answered softly.

"Was she given any double promotions if I may ask?" He said.

"Yes, I think once or..." My dad chuckled looking at me.

"Twice." I mouthed at him.

"Oh yes, twice." He said. The principal looked outside his office and tried to call a student but some either dodged him or ignored his gestures. I sat there curiously wandering what was next for me.

A tall guy was bassing by. I didn't raise my head to check his height and he had a hood over his face so I could barely see him clearly.

"Nathaniel?" The principal call and the boy stop his tracks. I turned my gaze away from him and took out my notepad.

"Show Miss Lucas around school during lunch." He ordered. The boy didn't speak so when I I raised my head to check, he was not around. Hm...

After a little more of conversation, my dad and I left the office and I decided to escort him. A grin spread across my face when he handed me a couple of notes.

"Are you sure you can handle everything on your own?" He asked sliding his arm around my shoulder.

"Dad, yes." I sighed.

When we reached the sliding door, he gave me a hug for the last time before I spun my heal to head over to the reception.

I was nervous as hell because most of the students started at me with different kinds of expressions. Some were disapproval, others were pervy and some were excitement.

I opened the door that lead to the reception and inhaled the sweet scent from the AC. The lady who looked like she was in her early thirties gave me a warm smile and this further boosted my happiness.

"How can I help you darling?" She asked looking between the computer and I.

"Um.." I cleared my throat. "I'm.. please I'm new here and..I was asked to come for my time table here." I said whispering "Oh God" under my breath

"Ohok..what class will you be in?" She asked pulling out her drawer. When I told her, she looked at me quizzically but I was glad she didn't ask further. I wasn't really fond of boasting about my double promotions.

She handed me the sheet and gave me the direction and I thanked her before I left the room. The atmosphere changed to a warmer temperature as I headed towards my class. I bumped into someone, specifically a guy but I regained my balance and without raising my head to check whoever, I walked away muttering a sorry. I did NOT want to get involved.

I took in a deep breath before opened the door to enter. Students whispered among themselves and some stared plainly at me.

"Oh my dear, come this way.." the teacher said referring to me. I groaned under my breath because she was asking me to step in front of the whole class.

She also urged me to introduce myself to everyone. I found it difficult but I was glad when I was done.

"Okay class, before Miss Lucas takes her seat, ask her any questions you have."

A boy with sandy blonde hair raised his hand.

"Yes Nino?" The teacher spoke.

"How old are you?" He asked.

"Sixteen." I answered slightly gritting my teeth.

"And you're in this senior class?" A girl asked. Someone muttered "she's gonna fail" but chose to not find out who. I didn't come here to compete.

"Miss, please can I asked my question?" A brunette requested.

"Sure." The teacher smiled.

"Can you sit by me please?" She begged and my heart went warm at her kindness.

I nodded and the teacher motioned me to sit next to her. I got a few stink eyes but I just ignored them, it wasn't like I could do anything about it.

"Hi," She smiled when I sat next to her. "I'm Angela." She introduced.

"Hi, I'm Pamela." I mirrored her smile.

"Don't mind those jerks, they ain't worth anyone's time." She sighed and I chuckled.

I was the kind of person who opens up to people when they're kind to me at first, just with a smile, you give me hope in a way. I was really enjoying my first day despite the tiny bumps.

"Ok class, now back to the lesson.." the teacher sighed and I could hear groans behind me.

"So Miss Lucas, before you came in, we were discussing how to the find the magnitude of lines. I reckon you treated this sub topic in your lower grades right?" She asked and I nodded.

"Good so class, who can tell me how to find the magnitude of line AB?" The teacher asked. My heart was beating fast because I felt like answering the question. It was so easy. But my timidity wouldn't let me raise my arm.

The teacher glanced over the class until her eyes landed on me.

"Miss Lucas, you look quite eager, would you like yo try?" She asked ignoring Nino's raised hand.

God no! God yes!

I gulped and started feeling sweat droplets on my forehead. I almost looked like I couldn't answer the question.

I got up, fully away of the entire class' gaze on me. Trembling in fear, I answered."The magnitude can be fou....found by adding the square route of X and Y." I answered and I could detect my heart beat.

"Very good!" The teacher praised and I sat down signing under my breath.

"Wow, you're pretty smart." Angela said and I smiled nervously. My forehead tingled at the way she was staring at my red bun.

The lesson went on smoothly and I managed to ignore Nino's glares. Like I said, I wasn't here to compete.

***

"Finally." Angela sighed packing up and I chuckled highlighting some words in my jotter.

"Girl, what are you doing?" She groaned.

"My time table." I murmured writing the last subject.

"Did Mrs Tae give you one?" she asked.

"She did..but I want to make this a personal one." I sighed folding the paper nicely into my bag.

"Fine, then. Hurry its lunch time." She said and I sighed remembering the show around I was going to be given. I even doubted the guy would show up.

We got up and I went with Angela to the Cafeteria. This one looked really spacious, and some of the tables were even out side. Angela led me to where we ordered our food and we found a nice place to sit and eat.

"So how was life in Virginia?" She asked to keep our conversation alive.

"It was good. I guess." I said refusing to tell her how miserable I was most of the time. Besides, this looked like a new beginning.

"Was it peaceful? Because I've heard of that less in this town I grew up." She sighed. "New York is kinda noisy a lot. Especially at night." She groaned.

All of a sudden, she started blushing and I saw her gaze above my head. I spun my head to check and I saw five extremely good looking guys.

"Who are they?" I asked her looking ag a specific one who kinda looked a little bit familiar.

"They're you know how they call it..the bad boys, especially the one in the middle, Nathaniel. Girl you need to try your absolute best to stay away from them, and have a peaceful life in this school." She warned and I gulped staring at the tall guy. Even the hoodie reminded me.

Well, no peace for me.

"Na..Nathaniel?" I asked looking at the said guy who had a sharp jaw and handsome face. I stared at their way till they took their seats adjacent to our table.

He was dreamy and had a warm look somewhat but I wondered how he could be bad. I mean, look at his smile, so heart throbbing. Oh wait..it wasn't a smile, it was a smirk.

"Why? Do you know him?" She asked biting into her burger.

"The...the principal asked him to show me around." I explained.

"Oh that can be fixed I'll show you." She offered and I sighed.

Come on, he can't be that bad, can he?

"The boy on his left is Nolan and the other side is Angelo." She explained and I nodded then a blonde entered and wrapped her arms around Nathaniel's neck. "The other two are Arjun and Aldrick." She said. The blonde looked like she could shred mankind into pieces with just a look. My brows rose when Aldrick spotted me and winked.

"Yeah he's a flirt." She sighed.

"She's Belinda, the cheerleading captain, the mean cheerleader or just say bitch for short." She said before I could ask her who the girl was.

"Oh ok " I said staring at the tall girl and Nathaniel who were on the verge of sucking each other's faces.When he turned his head, I quickly looked away, hoping endlessly, he didn't see me but it was as if I felt his gaze. I must be delusional for sure.

"Don't worry, I'll show you around." Angela repeated. We tore our gaze from them and changed our conversation and carried on with our meal.

Then after a while I felt warm and a masculine scent reach my nose. I looked up to find Nathaniel standing in front of us.

"Come on let's get this stupid show around over with. " He said in his deep cold voice.

Warm face cold voice.

"I'll show her around." Angela offered.

"Who asked you to?" He sneered at Angela and my eyes widened when he looked back at me.

"I offered." She shot back.

"You weren't asked to so back off." Nathaniel growled at her and she frowned.

Angie mouthed me a 'take care' and I shivered. At least she gave me a look if assurance.

How can I take care when he can take "care" of me?

"Come on, let's go " He ordered and I got up to stare at him. I was reluctant and that seemed to fuel his annoyance.

"Are you just gonna stand there and waste my time?" He asked and I shook my head nervously. He grabbed my wrist and and virtually dragged me out of the Cafeteria. I immediately withdrew my hand.

"W..well..y...you don't..have to show me ar..around if you don't want to....I can..." I stuttered feeling too intimidated.

"Shut up." He snapped. and I trembled."Who do you think you are?"He asked irritated. "You think you can just do whatever the fuck you want huh? Like you bump into me and not even apologise. How dare you?" He seethed and my lips trembled when he stared darkly at me.

"I..I didn't intentionally. I didn't see-" I paused when he cut me off.

"Shut up, you're too dumb in this case." He taunted.

I stared my wrist and looked at the red marks that appeared on it. I rubbed it silently wincing in pain.

Well this was how my first day in Eden High was.

I had to force myself to fight back my tears as my face brimmed in utter embarrassment. Being insulted by a hot guy is not cool!

My face was so red.

"Look nerd, no one wants a cry baby like you, so better shut the fuck up." He said.

"Oh and I'm not gonna waste my time showing you around. It will even be better if you get lost." He said.

"And since you have four eyes, I'm sure you'll be able to see the entire school yourself unless you're dumb....wait you're a nerd..a nerdy bitch." He snarled walked past me throwing his his over his head.

So seriously he was rude to me just because I bumped into him and refused to apologise? But if I could remember clearly I did apologise. Why did he have to even be bothered?

I hope to never ever see him again.

What a dolt.

***

After the last period, I bade Angela goodbye and left the classroom after packing up.

I rushed towards where my dad was waiting for me. Thankfully, I didn't have another encounter with Nathaniel after the show around and I hoped I never will in the future.

During dinner...

"So, how was school?" My mom asked with a good expectation on her face. She slowly drank the soup with a faint smile on her lips.

Sorry I had to half lie, but I just can't share my problems with anyone. It makes me feel like a burden. Which I don't want to be.

"School was great mum." I half lied with a smile on my face.

"Are you sure? Did you make any friends?" She asked and I remembered Angela.

"Yes.." I replied shyly. "Her name is Angela."

"Bullies?" Mom asked again.

Yes.

"Nope, everyone was nice." I lied.

"The teachers?" My dad asked.

"I love them too." I answered. I really didn't know much but my parents are really protective of me and I needed to enjoy it because I knew these days wont last forever.

"Guess what?" My mum chirped wiping her lips when I looked at her.

"Eugene's coming over in 2 days " She announced over excited. Eugene was my elder brother. Just like my parents, he was careful as well but he wasn't that over protective. He kinda encouraged me to date guys.

At the mention of him, I was exhilarated.

"Really?" I said, excited too."That's awesome! I'm so happy." I grinned and imagined all the fun stuff we could do gain together. After dinner, I yawned and went upstairs to my room.

After brushing my teeth for the second time today, I did my homework and sat at my desk. I went through everything we learnt and made side notes and studied ahead.

Eh, if today was not the best day, tomorrow could be better right?

I might probably not see Nathaniel every again.

Meanwhile, I thought if my new car and a grin spread across my face. I was so excited for it.