Sacrifice

First Day

~Hazel's POV~

"Hazel, honey..." Mum said awakening me from my slumber.

"What..." I moaned.

"Today is your first day at the support group! You forgot to set your alarm so you're running a little late." She replied.

"Shoot!" I said hopping out of bed.

I put on a white t-shirt with skinny jeans. Nothing fancy. Just my regular look.

"Wonderful hun. I made you toast with jam on it. Your usual."

"Thanks mum." I said pecking my lips on her cheek.

"When does the first class start?" I asked politely.

"8:45. You're lucky I woke you up!"

I glanced at the clock. 8:03. 42 minutes to go.

"How far away is it?"

"On the other side of town Hazel. Only a 20 minute drive. Possibly 25 if I need gas." She replied sweetly.

I went to grab a small glass out of the cupboard and poured myself a glass of milk. "Ahh."

"Hazel we must be going. We are going to be late if we don't leave now!" She said hurrying me.

I slipped on a light grey sweater and some dark brown Toms. "Come on now Hazel." Mum smiled.

I pressed my right cheek on the glass of the passenger seat window. Mum stopped at a few red lights and we finally arrived.

"West Springs Support Groups 24 hour service" I read the sign aloud.

Mum smiled and walked me into the medium sized building.

"Ah. You must be Hazel. Nice to meet you, I'm Professer Edwin." The lady said holding out her hand for a shake.

I gladly shook her hand.

"So what class will Hazel be in today?" My mum asked.

She handed me a small envelope. "That has all your class schedules and important tasks. Don't lose it." Professer Edwin had harshly said at the end.

"Well I will see you around Hazel and Ms. Winters." She said smiling.

"Goodbye!" I said.

I crashed into a tall man with light brown hair and bright green eyes.

"Sorry." I mumbled.

"My bad." He replied.

He look down at me and smiled. "What's your name?"

"Hazel. My name is Hazel." I told him.

He smiled. "What a beautiful name."

I was confused. I hated my name.

"And you are?"

"Gus. My name is Gus." He said mocking me.

I rolled my eyes and continued down the hall.