It was just two more days until I go back to school. I've been at my new house for almost a week.
I woke up to Frank lightly shaking me and saying my name. It was 6:00 am. And also it was Monday. Great, school.
Frank: Look alive sunshine.
I shot up singing Na Na Na with him. Gerard came up singing too. I guess he heard us. We were all laughing.
Gerard: Breakfast is ready.
I quickly got ready by wearing red converse, black skinny jeans and black collared shirt. The dress code was stupid. Why were collards the policy? My brown hair was now straight and I brushed my teeth and everything. I walked downstairs to the kitchen. Gerard made breakfast. I was feeling nervous. It was more like anxiety. What if the other kids didn't like me?
As I finished breakfast Gerard, Frank and I went outside to the door. The more we went the more anxiety I felt. Gerard was holding my backpack. We got in the car and Frank drove us to my new school.
He parked the car and they both walked me inside. Before Gerard opened the school front door I stopped him. I hugged him on the brink of tears.
Me: No, please, dad don't make me go. Please.
Gerard: Come on Helena, you need your education and you're almost late for class.
He opened the door and walked me to my first pass after asking permission from the office. Frank came with us. We were at the door and I stopped to hug both of them pleading to take me home. Frank was about to give in and tell Gerard that we should all just go home but Gerard gave me my backpack.
Gerard: You'll be fine. Anyway maybe later on you can meet Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tre cool.
The sentence he just said made me wanna run to my desk and wait for school to be out.
Frank: Bye Helena.
He hugged me and kissed my forehead.
Frank: We'll see you in a few hours.... Okay. Love you bye.
Me: Love you too, dad, bye.
Gerard: I love you too. Have fun and learn as mush as you can.
Me: Love you too. Bye dad.
Finally I walked in taking my desk. Everyone's eyes were on me and the teacher was introducing me. I already knew today was gonna be hell.
LATER THAT DAY
I walked into the car with my hands on my face. It was silent. All until Frank said something.
Frank: How was your first day?
I kept my head down and I know I was mumbling.
Me: Good.
Frank: That's good. Gerard is at the house with Green day.
I wasn't in the mood. I had to tell them something. The school was close to our house so the car ride didn't take long. I held my backpack and I quickly walked inside. Frank was keeping my speed. I opened the door and tried to run to my room. Frank grabbed my wrist. I saw Green day on the sofa along with Adrienne Armstrong.
Gerard: Hey Helena,how was school?
Frank: Helena, what's wrong?
I turned to him falling in his arms crying. I removed some of my hair out of my face to show him my black eye. Everyone was watching.
