A Love Restrained by Many

CHAPTER 3

Summer ended in the blink of an eye, I wish it stayed a bit longer. But I was eager to start a new school year, and I certainly didn't miss the outrageously hot weather. I managed to end 7th grade with flying colors, but now it's time for me to get ready for the 8th grade to roll in.

Shopping is one of my favorite things to do before school starts. I always prepare myself with some essentials that I might need; checking out my new uniform added to the excitement as well.

After 2 years, I was finally able to travel on my own every morning, and not just wait for someone to come in in a virtual meeting. But even with that stated, I'll sure miss it.

"You can't totally neglect or forget something that has been part of your routine, I guess. There are some things in this world that you have to accept, because time stops for no one." I told myself, realizing that life never stops.

I realized how important it is to be aware of what's going on around you. Having no idea and only thinking inside the box doesn't really help you learn and grow.

"You can't live a better life without stepping out of your own head," I added.

Everyone was leaving all the subject group chats that we had for the 7th grade; that's something that I just can't do, for I still believed that there was something of value there, that I could check on something, or reminisce over the previous school year if I wanted to.

I admit, I'm easily attached.

I can't let go of something easily, even if the present me doesn't really need it anymore.

I thanked all the teachers that rode this journey with us in a short period of time before putting everything in the archive. I made a new account in order to begin a new future.

It helped me lessen the toxicity that I held from the past. I still used the old one for some reasons, though.

I couldn't help but be nervous on my first day of school. I was about to sit in a room full of new, and unfamiliar people for 8 hours straight, introducing myself, listening to them introduce themselves and meeting the new teachers.

It was kind of overwhelming, but exciting nonetheless. It was time for the big day, I woke up early and had my mom, my grandparents, and my sister help prepare everything that I needed.

I already got my schedule a few days ago, and I already knew where my classroom was, it was a great start.

As is per usual on the first day of school, everyone must introduce themselves one by one in class.

I have eight classes starting today, so I introduced myself eight times, which was an absurd amount, I thought. Things went better than expected.

Everyone was so nice and lively. Seeing new faces wasn't that bad after all.

It's literally the definition of "people come and go."

But I kept calling my friends from another school, though. I was still afraid of this idea of separation between schools—it's not something that I could get used to overnight.

I made some new memories to keep within and cherish that day, and as the flow of time keeps running, I'll surely make more.