Troublemakers: Our Fantastic Beginning

First Day

HH

Wow. This is it. One more step and my life would never be the same. As soon as I walked through those doors, I couldn't go back. It was a do or die situation, and I couldn't be more thrilled. New friends, new goals, new experiences, new everything. I was smiling from ear to ear. I took a step back to read the marquee: Vincent-Alexanders Academy of Excellence. I couldn't wait. I took a breath and tried to preserve the moment; sight, sound, touch, smell. As bodies rushed passed me, the sounds of nervous chatter filled the air. It smelt like New Orleans: wet, loud, and earthy. Perfect. I checked my watch and realized my first day of middle school was about to start. I pushed the door open and off I went.

AJ

Seriously? A limo? To school? I was pissed. Jenn told dad that riding my skateboard to school could potentially be dangerous. And like always, he does whatever she says. Bri kept fidgeting with her phone in the car and singing along to the radio. It was annoying. Not her singing of coarse, that was beautiful, it was the stupid radio station we were listening to. Honestly, I just wanted to get to school. And I was pissed about that too. I was supposed to go to Plum Junior High, like my mom did ages ago. Instead, after the marriage, we were "too far" and it wouldn't be cool for Bri and I to go to different schools. Ugh. Vincent-Alexanders came into view as I thought. Finally! I quickly made my way out limo and towards the front door reluctantly, trying to ignore the other kids stares. Maybe if I thought they weren't there, they'd disappear. No such luck.

BT

I don't claim to understand Amethyst. I don't think I ever will. I tried my best to tune out her annoyed grunts. It was like nothing was good enough for her. We had just drove to school in a limo! A limo! Oh well, I wasn't going to let her ruin such a perfect day. I mean it was the first day of school! I couldn't wait. I searched the crowd for friendly faces. Maybe I could make a new friend. A girl my age pushed past me dissmissively. Rude. She looked very athletic for my age. Wonderful. Did you hear the sarcasm? Hopefully not everyone was as rude as her.

AR

I had to hurry up. I said silent sorries to all the people I bumped into on my way. I hated being late. I hoped one of those people would be Harmony. I had promised her I'd meet up with her before class started. Now I was late. I prayed I'd make it for the bell and that Harmony would

forgive me. She'd understand, wouldn't she? Of course she would; she was my BFF. I'd make it up to her later. I ran through the breezeway as the bell rang out. I could hardly believe I was already late.