She's still standing.

5. Beginning of a new friendship

Ch. 5
I loved language arts for a number of reasons. Mrs. Darrell is very nice. I sit in the back. Celia is in this class.

I went to my locker and opened my locker, got my books and hurried to my class. I took my seat in the back of the class and saved a spot for Celia. I saw her come in and I waved her over by me. She hurried over and sat down.

I saw Noah walk into my class. He was a little late. There was one seat that was empty, next to me. The teacher asked him why he's late (as they often do) and pointed him to the empty spot next to me.

I smiled at him and he smiled back. Celia gave me a weird look and said

"Why'd you smile at him?"

I answered back by saying

"Why not?"

I turned to the front of the classroom and felt someone touch my shoulder. I turned left and saw Noah's hand on my shoulder.
He said

"Thanks for before. We should hang sometime."

I nodded and smiled.