A Do Or Die Situation (Sequel to To Offset The Shakes) // Andy Hurley/Trohley

First Day (Libbie's POV)

Today was the first day of my sophomore year at my new high school. I was a little excited, but mostly nervous. I didn't know how I was going to fit in in my new school, and frankly, it really scared me. I was never one to fit in in any situation I was in, and because of that, I developed severe social anxiety. But, it really only made itself present in certain situations - and starting a new school with all new people was definitely one of those situations. 

My alarm on my phone blared at exactly seven in the morning. I groaned and turned it off, laying in bed on my phone for a few minutes. I eventually dragged myself out of bed and went to my closet. I decided to wear the Echosmith shirt I got a couple weeks ago. I grabbed it off the hanger and then went to my dresser and grabbed a pair of black skinny jeans. I walked into my bathroom and changed quickly, then decided to tackle my hair and makeup. 

Surprisingly, it only took me fifteen minutes, and by the time I was done and out of the bathroom, it was nearing seven thirty. We had to leave by seven thirty five, so I practically bolted down the hallway and into the living room, where Joe and Andy were sitting on the couch, and Summer was sitting on the floor, playing with her doll.

"You've got a couple more minutes, chill Lib," Andy laughed.

"I'm nervous and scared, I'm sorry," I said, sitting on the floor and slipping my combat boots on.

"Babe, I know you are, but you'll do great. We've figured everything out, from your classes to your teachers. All you have to do is show up and conquer the day. I know you'll do great," Joe smiled. 

I just simply nodded at them. Sure, they had been to high school before, but its been a good twenty years or so, give or take a few years. Things have changed, kids are meaner than before. I've always been the victim of bullying, but I hoped that at this school, the students would be nicer.

Just a few minutes later, we all hopped into the vehicle, my backpack over my shoulder. Summer had her little princess backpack on the seat next to her, and she was still preoccupied by her doll. Joe and Andy hopped into the front seats, then Joe drove off, towards Summer's school, since it was closer. 

Once we arrived, Joe and Andy got out, going inside with Summer to say goodbye and tell her she'd be okay for her first day of kindergarten. I stayed in the vehicle, playing on my phone and trying to relax myself. I was so nervous, I couldn't even describe it to anyone, let alone my dads. I knew they understood where I was coming from, but deep down, I was way more nervous than I'd ever been before. 

A few minutes later, it was nearing seven forty-five, and Joe and Andy finally came back. My school was only five minutes away, and the first bell rang at eight o'clock. I didn't want to arrive early, because I wouldn't have anyone to talk to or anything, I would probably just stand by my locker or hide in the bathroom.

Soon enough, we arrived at Grand Ridge High. Joe parked the vehicle, then unbuckled and looked back at me; Andy did the same. I just stared at them, not wanting to move at all. 

"Babe, you're going to have to get out sometime. You've got five minutes," Andy chuckled.

"I-I'm scared," I admitted. 

"I know you are," Andy sighed. "But like Joe said, we know you'll do great today. You know where everything is, you know your teachers, everything. And if you have a problem, you can always text us or go talk to Mr. Eparvier."

I simply nodded, then unbuckled my seatbelt. I sighed as I opened the door, then hopped out. They both waved to me and blew kisses, then they drove off. I walked into the school; there were kids everywhere; freshmen cliques, other sophomore students talking among themselves, junior girls making out with their boyfriends against their lockers, and seniors acting like they owned the halls. Typical high school, in my eyes, anyway.