They Are Not Just Books

Chapter 1: The First Day

I wake to my alarm buzzing uncontrollably. For an instant, no longer, I think about throwing it across the room. But then I reconsider. I reluctantly drag myself out of bed. Why is it so cold? It's the middle of August and it's freezing!

I walk over to my closet and pull out a pair of high waisted, light blue skinny jeans along with a dark blue flowered T-shirt. I walk over to my desk, which is piled with books, papers, notebooks, etc (typical). I fumble with the papers and books when I start to panic, I can't find my Dauntless Flame necklace.

I go over to my make up place thing and look around--not finding anything. I decide to look around my nightstand. I release a breath I didn't realize I was holding when I see it resting beside my bedside lamp. I grab it and clasp the chain.

I grab my messenger bag and bolt down the stairs. I grab a simple breakfast, eggs and orange juice. When I see the time, I say goodbye to my family and rush out the door, making my way to the bus stop.

The bus stop isn't far from my house, so I get there rather quickly. My heart is already pounding...

When I approach, I see a brown haired girl reading a book. The Hunger Games. When she moves, I see she has a necklace on. The charm is a Mockingjay. Mags.

"MAGS!" I scream, I now realize that I'm running.

"Hey, Cas," she yells, finially looking up from her book.

Both our eyes dart toward our necklaces, her to my Dauntless flames, mine to her Mockingjay. Our eyes meet--and we give each other what we call "the look" I know what she is thinking:

What book should we go into?

I now notice that I can no longer feel my heartbeat in my ears. The bus soon pulls up, and we pile in.

Hi! What do you think of chapter 1? What do you think is going to happen? Remember: READ, COMMENT, and VOTE! Bye, Pansycakes!

-Love, Emily
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