Elliot Gardner and 3 Years of Misery

Chapter 1 | The First Day

Elliot Gardner was just a regular 15 year old boy,with messy jet black hair and freckles. He was absolutely happy until his mom had to take a job in Ohio,so they had to move. He had been looking forward to his first day at this new school, but also a bit anxious. What if the kids thought he was odd? Or that he was annoying? These were just a few of the thoughts running through his mind as he picked out his clothes.
"If I go with my band shirt, people might think I'm odd", he said to himself as he continuously rummaged through his wardrobe. He then pulled out his favorite sweater, which had little stars on it. "Perfect", he exclaimed.
After 20 minutes he was ready and in the car, awaiting his mother. "So you ready for your first day?", asked his mother as she smiled. "Not quite sure about that" he replied. "Don't worry honey ,I'm sure the kids will love you" she said. Half an hour later they arrived at the school gates. "Have fun! I love you!", his mother yelled as he shut the car door and walked away.

When he walked in, he spotted the carnage in the halls. People fighting, others being bullied, people judging others, he couldn't take it. Instead he ignored it and decided to go to his first class, English. In the classroom, the teacher was writing notes on the board. Elliot cleared his throat and said with a fairly quiet voice,"Um-h-hello, I'm Elliot, I'm new". "Oh hello there Elliot I'm Mrs Taylor", the ginger-haired woman said. "Everyone listen up",said Mrs Taylor. At that moment everyone looked towards Elliot. He pushed back his hair and looked at the floor. "This is Elliot Gardner, he's new to the school and will be joining us" ,she announced. "How about you swing by my place and replant my mom's flowers", laughed a boy in the back. "Chase! Be nice!" Mrs Taylor yelled, "Have a seat dear", she told Elliot as she gestured towards a chair near a girl in the back.

Elliot walked to the back, and sat on his chair. He was giving a hateful stare towards Chase but nobody seemed to notice besides one person. "I see you've developed a hatred for Chase Rider", came a voice from beside him. He turned his head towards the girl next to him, he had never seen someone so beautiful. Her dark hair was pulled up into a ponytail and her eyes were the color of the sky, he couldn't look away. "You done?", she asked ,holding back a laugh. "Oh sorry about that, there was a fly on your shoulder", he replied quickly. "Yeah, sure, I'm Megan, but people call me Meg." she stated. "Hi Meg, I'm Elliot, nice to meet you." He said smiling.

After his second period had ended it was time for one of the biggest choices he had to make, where he was going to sit for the rest of the year. He got himself some lunch from the canteen and walked towards the tables, then stood still. Megan walked up beside him and said: " looking for a table?", he nodded and she showed him to her table where a group of girls and boys sat. "Hey guys", she said as she hugged all her friends. "This here is Elliot, he'll be joining us from now on", she added. Elliot raised his hand as a gesture to say hello.
During lunch Megan asked Elliot if he had a free period next, he checked his schedule and said yes. They walked together outside towards an old oak tree just by the football pitch.
The stopped and sat down. "Why'd you bring me here?", asked Elliot. "I wanted to get to know you a bit, that an issue?" She asked. "Oh not at all." he quickly replied "Alright then" she said smiling. After that moment they were inseparable, best friends, nothing could ever break them apart.