" Noah...." he cried.
"Noah....Noah...I--"
"NOAH CAITLYN SALISE YOU BETTER BE UP BY THE TIME I FINISH MAKING BREAKFAST. I WILL NOT TOLERATE TARDINESS ON YOUR FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL." my mom bellowed.
Aw poop on a stick. I forgot that today was the first day... UGH I liked being homeschooled. I don't want to be enrolled into public school. I like sleeping in and working at----
"NOAH. I SWEAR, IF I WALK IN THERE AND I SEE YOU ON YOUR BED, I WILL TAKE AWAY YOUR BELL." she said, right outside my door. I roll over and ring my bell 3 times indicating that I'm sorry. After doing so, I jump out of bed and head straight to the bathroom. I almost died at my reflection. My hair was all knotted, leaving me looking like a disfunctional Q- tip and my face was shining from all the oil. That's was the worst combination ever.
*10 Minutes Later*
Ahhh, all better I thought to myself, examining my post shower appearance. Leaving the bathroom, I trip over my own feet and let out a silent cry.
Ugh Noah. Put yourself together man! You can't embarrass yourself at school.
Before going downstairs, I put on some light washed jeans and a red over-sized sweater since it's pretty chilly out today. As I'm walking down the stairs, I notice that my mom is in an intense phone call with someone.
"No, James...I can't...not yet---"
I waved my hands around like a high monkey.
"---look James I've got to go...Okay, bye." she hung up and turned to me.
"Hey sweetie! Cute outfit! Are you going to wear your Converse with that?" she asked as she put her phone down and went to grab some juice.
'Yeah,' I signed. 'I'm going to wear my white ones. Who was that on the phone?'
"James? Oh, he is just a business partner, honey. Nothing more." I gave her a suspicious look.
'Are you sure he is just a 'business partner', mom?' I signed, chuckling. My mom blushed.
"Oh just hurry up and eat your hash browns. It's unbelievable how my mute daughter can make me blush. I mean--" I jumped up from my seat. 'So you did blush! Oh my momma! Oo la laaa' I giddily signed to her. I silently laughed, walking to the closet and grabbing my white Converse and my bag.
Shoes? Check. Bag? Check. Phone? Check. Necklace? Check. I think I'm good.. OH WAIT. MONEY. 'Hey mom, can I have some money for lunch and stuff?' I was handed a $20. I hugged my mom and gave her a kiss goodbye and walked out the door. I supposedly has to walk all the way to the end of street to catch the bus. Sad thing was, I lived on the OTHER END of my street. So it's a pretty long walk.
About 5 minutes later, I spot some head of which I assume are my fellow classmates. Before I cross the street to the bus stop, I notice that everybody is staring at me. I suddenly panic.
Was there something on my face? Am I wearing my clothes inside out? Why are they staring at me?
By the time I actually stood on the same side walk as them, I was surrounded by people.
"Are you from here?" I shaked my head.
"Are you new?" I shaked my head.
"Are you a student at Marner High?" I nodded to whoever just asked that question.
All of a sudden, a girl asked, "Why are you only shaking or nodding your head? You have a mouth for a reason you know." in a very 'duhh' tone.
Well, rude much? I showed them my "Mute" necklace. While others understood and went back to their own business, a couple of girls started laughing.
The blonde girl laughed, "Oh my god, look Melody. She's a handicapped! That poor thing!" Then the brunette, who I assume was Melody, laughed.
"You're so right, Tina! She can't even talk! Like seriously. I don't even think she has any friends beause she's handicapped.Where's Tristan? That poor bit---"
"Excuse me Melody. But that 'handicapped' girl does have a friend." interupted a girl with light brown hair and red glasses. "Me." she said as she grabbed my by my arm and dragged me to the bus, which had just arrived.
School hasn't even started yet and I'm getting bullied. What kind of day is th---
"Hi, I'm Clarisse! But you can call me Risse (*pronounced as "reece") for short. Is this your first day?" she asked, snapping me out of my trance. I gave her a questioning look. She mumbled something along the lines of "Oh right.." and handed me a pencil and notebook from her backpack. I stared at her. What was I supposed to do with this? Did she want me to write her something?
She started laughing, "Hey silly, you're supposed to answer my question! Write it down! Is this your first day here? And what's your name?" Clarisse wanted me to write..her..a response?
This is interesting...Worth a try!
Hello~ Yes this is my first day of school. Isn't it everybody's first day of school? And my name is Noah. Thanks back there :)
Clarisse stared at my response and then smiled. "Hi Noah! It's nice to meet you and no problem! And just to let you know...school started 3 weeks ago...so technically...it's only your first day..." she said giggling at my facial expression.
SCHOOL STARTED 3 WEEKS AGO? THE HECK.
"Hey Noah.."
WHY DIDN'T MOM TELL ME. WHY AM I STARTING SCHOOL NOW?
"Heyyyy Nooooaaahhhhhhh.."
WAS THAT WHY EVERYONE WAS STARING AT ME?---
"NOAH!"
WHAT?! I wrote.
"Snap out of it! We're already at school." Clarisse exclaimed as she rose from her seat. "Come on!"
Before I knew it, I was being dragged, once again, into the school.
Uh oh.... Here I come, Marner High School... Here I come.
***oh hai there.... sorry this was a boring chapter...its just the intro~~ I PROMISE THAT IT WILL GET INTERESTING~~~
