"Mom!" I yell. "There's nothing to eat!" Mom comes in the kitchen with doubting eyes. " I'm sure there's something in there." I look in the pantry. "Nope! Great! I'll just eat at school then." Mom grabs my coat out of the closet and hands it to me.
"That sounds great sweetie! Now hurry up! You're going to be late for your first day of school!" She informs me. "We'll see ya!" I head out for the bus stop and wait with the other kids.
Oh. My. Lord. Holy shit! It's an angel! "Hey! I'm new! I'm Jacob Linnast." The boy says. I stand there trying not to act all girly. "Hey. I'm Jackie Lawin." I say back. Wow he's hot! He smiles. "Nice to meet you! So, uh, how long have you been at Licking Heights?" He asks. "Well, since 1st grade. My family moved here when I was in kindergarten." I answer. "Aw, sweet!" He says.
The bus finally pulls up and we all get on. I sit in the back like every year. It's practically my tradition! Jacob comes and sits next to me and puts his book bag on the floor.
"So, what grade are you in?" He asks. "I'm in 8th grade. You?" I ask back. "Same." Well, I think it's official! I like him! He looks at me and smiles. "Well! Didn't expect that on the first day!" He says. "Hmm? Expect what?" I ask,hoping he's not meaning what I think he is.
"That you like me!" He tells me. My face got red then. "Oh..I said that out loud?" He looks at me with caring eyes. " Yeah, but it's cool. I think I might like you too." My jaw drops and he winks at me. Ok, this day is going great!!
