It's My Life • Shawn Hunter

1| Pilot

Best friends share laughs, memories and inside jokes. They are always honest and stand by your side no matter what. They wipe your tears, pick you up when you fall, and will always hold a special place in your heart.

One morning at Jefferson Elementary, Zoey Francis sat in the school cafeteria with her best friends Shawn Hunter and Cory Matthews, along with a classmate named Nicholas Bornihay.

Zoey Francis was a unique individual. She was sarcastic and laid-back, but at heart, a kind person. She was also generous and extremely loyal to her family, especially to her best friends Cory and Shawn.

Shawn Hunter is a highly sensitive individual. He harbours a deep distrusts of authority figures due to feeling betrayed by his elders throughout his life. He struggles with a fear of abandonment and finds it challenging to open up to others.

Cory Matthews is a witty, goofy and sarcastic guy who is always willing to poke fun at himself. He is friendly and approachable, dedicated to his friends and family, often prioritizing their happiness over his own. He is the kind of guy who strives to ensure everyone's happiness and is willing to put in the effort to make it a reality.

Zoey took a bite of her sandwich as Cory got up from the table and walked to the vending machine on the other side of the cafeteria. As he turned around, he found himself face to face with their teacher, Mr. Feeny.

Mr. Feeny, a sixty year-old man, exuded professionalism. He was a wise mentor to his students and a role model to many. His teachings imparted valuable life lessons that had a profound impact on their lives.

Cory and Mr. Feeny engaged in conversation for a while before Cory made his way back to the table where his friends were seated.

"He's a teacher, man." Shawn stated simply when Cory sat down beside him. "Keep raggin' on him, he's gonna make your whole sixth-grade year miserable."

"I'm gonna be miserable anyhow. At least this way, I'm taking him with me." Cory replied.

Zoey couldn't help but smirk before her attention shifted to Mr. Feeny, who was talking to an elderly woman they didn't know.

"Hey, who's that?" She wondered.

Shawn, Cory and Nicholas turned in their seats to face Mr Feeny and the mystery woman.

"I think she's new." Nicholas said.

"She must be new, she's talking to Feeny." Shawn quipped.

"Okay... So how late did you stay up last night?" Nicholas asked Cory.

"Monologue." Cory said with a smirk.

"Monologue, first guest." Nicholas added proudly, trying to one-up Cory.

Zoey huffed. "Monologue, first guest, bad sketch, funny zoo animals."

"Monologue, first guest, bad sketch, funny zoo animals... Steve Lawrence." Nicholas announced.

Shawn, Cory and Zoey gasped in shock.

"Whoa!!"

"Steve Lawrence!" Shawn exclaimed.

The bell echoed through the entire school, signaling the end of lunch. Shawn, Zoey, Cory, and Nicholas let out a collective sigh as they rose from their seats at the cafeteria table.

Zoey frowned. "And there's the bell."

"Four hours till lunch." Cory remarked.

Zoey picked up her books and the group made their way to their respective classes.

••••

In their class, Zoey sat in the back row next to Shawn, who was seated behind Cory. The class was currently studying Romeo and Juliet, and Mr. Feeny selected two students to act out a scene from the play.