ch. 5

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by dylanospyin

by dylanospyin

Collins POV (Addison ^)
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You have got to be kidding me.

This girl is absolutely flawless. She looks like she could be a model. Her brown hair is perfect, as it falls right past her shoulders. I hope all the girls don't look like this; what a confidence killer.

"Hi I'm Addison, nice to meet you!" She reaches out and doesn't give me a handshake, but goes for the hug. She is really outgoing, which is exactly what I want so I can hide my shyness behind it. I introduce myself then get my schedule from Mrs. Shaffer.

"Now that you got your schedule, let's get started!" She squeals, I can tell she is a well-liked person. Her energy seems to be rubbing off on me because I notice a smile creep onto my face and I feel more relaxed.

She shows me around the school since it's not crowded yet. I get to know her a bit more and we talk about where I'm from and what I like to do. It turns out we both love photography. I also let her know about my stutter, so she doesn't always think I'm nervous. I always hate having to explain it to new people I meet, but sometimes it's just better to get out of the way so they can be more understanding.

I show her my schedule. "Sweet! we have 1st and last hour together!"

What must be the 'first bell' rings, and I swear the flood gates open somewhere, because about 1500 kids come storming through doors in all directions. Addison notices me panicking and she grabs my arm and drags me to where our lockers are.

"I'm grabbing your arm because you would have gotten swallowed up by all those idiots." I laugh and smile at her, just trying to take in all the bodies rushing around me. I notice a few people catching a few glances at me and I immediately turn back towards Addison.

We get our books and head to our first class, which is AP English. As were walking up to the second floor I can't help but feel a pair of eyes on me that seem familiar. I immediately come to the conclusion that it's Jack because he is the only one I "know" aside from Addison. I turn my head in his direction and catch him and his short blonde friend staring at me. He keeps staring at me, despite me staring at him a few moments later he turns and whispers something to his short blonde friend. My confidence sinks below the floor.

I turn to Addison and stop her before she walks into the English class.

"Do you know a-anything about a kid named Jack Gilinski?" I ask curiously, "He's tall and h-has dark eyebrows" I add.

She looks behind me then whispers; "You mean the one walking towards us right now?"

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