At lunch-time, my friends and I are all gathered around the table. We're chatting about anything and everything, and I feel very happy. I didn't know you could feel this happy.
I see Drew sneak his hand under the table to hold Sylvia's hand and I can't help it and say, "Awww," out loud. They both blush and immediately let go of each other's hands.
Drew holds her hand again a moment later.
Christian kisses me on the cheek, and for once, Monty doesn't roll his eyes. Monty slides me a Dew. "Thanks," I say, smiling.
Christian tells us about the volunteer event coming up at his church this month and invites us all to come. "It's really worth it," he says.
I pause and say, "Let me think about it."
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After the school day and my shift at the Full Mug, I get home and see my family drinking hot cocoas and catching up about the day on the couch. I go over and give them each a hug and go mix my own hot cocoa. I stare out the window, in wonderment, of all the things that have happened to me in just a couple months. I made it through another move, and I think I've become a better person since. I smile at the thought that each day is a chance to be a better version of yourself.
Christian taught me that.
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The New Kid
Teen FictionAvalon Mercier has just moved to the bustling city with her folks and kid brother for her dad's job upgrade. Problem is, this is the second time she's the new kid at school. Even though she's there for the first day of her sophomore year at West Vie...
