Chapter 1. Alone (John)

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I put my hood up and walked through the glass doors into my school. As I Worked my way through the crowds of noisy, gossipy teenagers, I kept my distance from the teachers. They didn't like me, and I don't know why, but I think it's because I'm smarter than them. I always try to keep it subtle, but it never works. I always test out of every unit. Get an A+ on every test, every worksheet, every single assignment. And as far back as I can remember, that's just how it's been. And that's just the teachers. The kids are just as bad. They don't say anything to my face, but then again, no one does. I don't know what they say behind my back, but I don't really want to. And I don't care. That's why I'm slipping through the crowds unnoticed, keeping my distance. That's what I always do, so I don't make enemies. But I also don't make any friends.

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