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Chapter 17:
Senior Year
Clearing the steam from my shower, off of the bathroom mirror to get a better look at myself, I wipe the water away from my face. Yet again the dark circles have reappeared but I know it is a sight I will have to get used to as this is about to be the most tiring year yet.
The final year of High School.
Getting up at the early time of 6am this morning had been a struggle, I'd forgotten what that time had felt like over the summer. But even the tiredness cannot ruin the excited feeling I have.
For the first time in forever, I feel excited to return to school. I have so many things to look forward to. The whole idea of it being my last ever year in school is exciting enough but another year with the group and the first time returning to school as Zac's girlfriend makes me uncontrollably happy.
At this moment, I have everything I could've ever wished for. This is going to be the best year yet, I can just feel it.
Walking into my room, leaving wet foot marks on the wooden floor, I open my closet. For the second time since joining Oakmore, I have the tough decision of deciding what to wear on my first day back. The weather is still warm, but as it's nearing September, some leaves are beginning to turn their autumn brown colour.
I settle with a cream, cropped, knitted jumper paired with denim, high waisted, ripped jeans. I straighten my hair before applying natural make up. Although I still aim to make good impressions, there's less pressure than there was on my first ever day.
"Wow, my first baby, all grown up." My mum says, leaning against the door frame.
She walks towards me as I kneel in front of my mirror, hugging me from behind. I give her a warm smile, melting into her hug.
"I'm so glad you're finally happy Lola. There was a minute where I didn't think I'd see this day, I'm so proud of you." She says as I turn to face her.
"I really am happy now. Things are so much better here mum- for the both of us."
The sound of a car horn interrupts the moment; Zac is outside to pick me up.
Standing up, breaking the hug, I place the remaining items that I need into my bag before flinging it over my shoulder.
"Have a great first day honey!" My mum says as I head towards the door.
"Thank you, I'm sure I will!" I reply, closing the front door quietly in an attempt to not wake up Lily.
Zac leans against the bonnet of his car as I walk down the drive towards him. His tight, fitted, dark green top hangs loosely from his body yet sits snug around his arms, making him look effortlessly attractive.
"Ready for the best year of your life?" Zac says, throwing his arms into the air.
"Most definitely." I reply, placing myself in front of him as he wraps his arms around my waist, pulling me in to kiss him.
