In My Heart

Chapter 1

Today is Monday. Mondays are good, right? As I read on The Fresh Quotes, "God gave us Mondays to punish us for the things we did over the weekend." I suppose I should be used to the long, tired Mondays at school, but I just can't seem to adapt.

I slowly crawled out of bed and made my way to the bathroom, grabbing my clothes on the way. I took a shower, brushed my teeth and hair, and put on my clothes. Then I headed downstairs for breakfast.

When I arrived at school, all I could think about was how terrible 7th grade was going to be. I already had to suffer through 6th grade. Now it's just the same thing as last year, except meaner people and harder work.

I walked through the hallways with my head down. People do not like me, besides the few friends in my group. Otherwise, I am the anorexic, unintelligent malformation. I agree with that, to a degree.

"Hey, look, it's the freak!" An 8th grader snickered.

"Thanks for putting your head down. Now we don't have to see your ugly, pale face!" Another kid taunted.

The hallways erupted with laughter as I kept walking towards my respective locker, looking at my feet in despair.

I wish they would stop.

I wish that everyone did not hate me.

I wish I was not fat or stupid or ugly.

I only want to be normal. I suppose you do not always get what you wish for, unfortunately.

As I reached my locker, I felt a small tap on the shoulder. I looked back hesitantly. All of my fears quickly washed away when I saw it was only my friend Koby.

Koby and I are pretty close, and I am certain he likes me in an even closer way. I can barely tolerate him, though.

"Hey, Madison!" Koby greeted from behind. I ignored him and continued to gather my books for next class. That did not work, apparently, for he continued to pester me. "Madison!" He chanted. I turned my head to face his overly eager expression, which changed to a confused look when he recognized my annoyed one. "Can I help you, Koby?" I asked in an irritated tone. Koby winced a bit, giving me a 'what the heck is your problem today' look. I rolled my eyes. "It's Monday. Don't bother me. Go away." I stated. Rather quickly, the older boy scurried away from my locker to his own. I smiled in victory.

Koby really is an idiot, always has been. On the other hand, his twin brother, Byron, is a brainiac, not to mention he's the sweetest boy I've ever met. They're polar opposites, yet identical twins.

Feeling another tap on the shoulder, I turned once again with a furious lecture prepared for whoever dared to interrupt my awful Monday morning. However, it was not who I expected, to say the least.

"Madison! Did you miss me?"

My eyes grew twice their average size, as well as my smile. "Allison!" I exclaimed. Suddenly, I felt a very heavy weight on top of me, only to realize it was Allison.

You see, I've known Allison longer than my other friends. She has been my best friend since we were babies. That was until my accident, anyway. After the wreck, I moved to Tennessee with my parents and little sister. We haven't talked since then. To be honest, it has been far too long since I have seen this girl.

I latched on to her as we hugged in the middle of the hallway, on the carpeted floor. I closed my eyes, breathing in her beautiful scent. She smelled absolutely amazing to me, like vanilla and strawberries, which I secretly adored. I missed her so much all these years, and it did not take me until now to figure that out.

I jolted away from Allison when I heard the bell ring, as did she. We put on our backpacks and began strolling to class.

"What's your next class, Mads?" Allison asked. I took my schedule out from my pocket to look it over. "I have science. You?" Allison almost immediately responded, "Me too!" I smiled brightly, mentally cheering. I could tell she was doing the same.

Right at that moment, I figured this year wouldn't be as terrible as I had imagined.