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B| First day of highschool

Highschool

THIRD PERSON

Josephine's heart pounded in her chest as she stood at the front gate of the high school, staring up at the looming building. The sky was a dull gray, as if the universe was already sending her a message about how this day would go. She wasn't sure if she was excited or terrified—probably a bit of both. The first day of high school was always a big deal, but joining for the first time in her life? That made it feel like even more of an uphill battle.

Vito stood beside her, acting as if he didn't even notice the intimidating atmosphere. He adjusted his suit, hands shoved in his pockets, and gave her a smirk that could only mean one thing: he was ready to get this over with.

"I'm telling you, Jo, you're gonna be fine. High school isn't as scary as it seems," Vito said, sounding almost too confident for Josephine's liking.

She raised an eyebrow. "You say that, but you went here over a decade ago. A decade!"

Vito raised his own eyebrow in response. "It would've been enough to say it once. And you will find your place, I'm sure of it."

Josephine wasn't so sure. She'd heard the stories about high school—the cliques, the cafeteria politics, the constant pressure to fit in. She wasn't exactly the outgoing type, and she could already feel the weight of the stares that would follow her every move. She wasn't prepared for this.

They walked through the gates, and Josephine was grateful they arrived late. At least most of the students would already be in class. Skipping the first lesson was Principal Storm's idea—she was supposed to meet her now—and Josephine actually agreed with the principal's decision. The school felt imposing enough, and Josephine figured easing into it without the stress of her first class would help.

"Alright," Vito said, stopping and glancing at her with a grin. "Let's head to the main office. You'll need to grab your schedule and figure out where you're supposed to go. Riccardo and Matteo will show you around during the next break. I'm sure they'll be with you every free second."

"That's what I'm afraid of," Josephine muttered, nervously scanning the empty corridor. Her heartbeat quickened as she realized just how unfamiliar everything was. She wasn't ready for this. It felt like too much.

They made their way into the main office just in time before the ball rang. A receptionist greeted them with a friendly, albeit distracted, smile. Before Josephine could say anything, the door to the principal's office opened with a quiet whoosh, and out stepped a tall woman with sharp features and a warm, professional smile.

"Ah, Mr. Marini. Its nice to see you. It has been a while since we had that pleasure. And you must be Josephine," Principal Storm said, her voice calm but carrying the authority of someone who was used to running the show. "I'm Principal Storm. I understand this is a bit of an unusual first day, but I'm confident you'll adjust quickly. Welcome to our school."

Josephine felt her throat tighten as she tried to muster a polite smile. She wasn't sure how to respond. "Uh, thanks... It's just... a little overwhelming."

Principal Storm nodded knowingly, her smile softening. "I can only imagine. But don't worry, it's completely normal to feel a little lost at first. I'm sure you'll find your way in no time."

She gestured for them to step further into her office, where a small stack of papers sat neatly on her desk. "Here's your class schedule," Principal Storm continued, handing her the papers. "And here's a map of the school. You'll need it, at least for the first few days. Take a deep breath—this place can be a bit chaotic at first, but soon you'll find a rhythm."