The Cut

Frog Croak: Nellie

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Before Everything

"Move it jelly!

I flinch at the sound of the voice and quickly move to the side before I become sandwich against the wall.

This is normal for me, after all I was just a regular person. I wasn't rich like all the other kids that could afford the latest trendy clothes, neither did I have an older sibling to teach me stuff like high school and life . I don't even have a phone, which is essential for a 13 year old in this generation of technology.

All I had were a pair of glasses, 4 pairs of jeans from Walmart, 10 shirts (5 of them only look good on me), 2 not so expensive leggings and 5 hoodies. The only expensive stuff I had was shoes from Ardene's and that was it.

I mean I'm grateful and all but sometimes it sucks being so average.

1st period

I walk into my Science class and head straight to the middle corner where my usual seat is. I love my seat because it was far from the popular kids but far from the weird kids it was in the middle. I look over to the group on my right; the popular kids. All of them were talking to one another probably gossiping about students and upcoming events. Most of them were either rich, beautiful, or star athletes. The two in the middle were the queens. Clara Hakwood and Elizabeth Dawson. They were everything. From star volleyball players to having their own YouTube channel (over 4 thousand subscribers) and of course being super rich and beautiful. Every girl wants to be them.

I know I want to.

I knew Clara since we were babies. We were good friends up until grade 6 when she started to hang out with other people such as Elizabeth and with me less. The only interaction we would have was a wave or nod in the hallway. The sad thing is she's still my friend/ only friend so the small interactions really warm my heart. Unless Elizabeth interrupts. Elizabeth hates me and I don't know why. I sigh and lay my head on my desk.

"Okay class, I have a few announcements before I start our lesson for today"

The chatter died down as everyone turned to face our teacher Mrs. Danvers as she stood at the front.

"As you know there will be a mandatory meeting for all students going on the sailing trip...."

I zoned out. Usually the announcements didn't apply to me. I didn't try out for teams or join clubs and I always handed my stuff in on time and was never bad.

"After school there will be a meeting in Rm 308 for all students who wish to participate in this years play, please see Mrs. Nelson for more info....."

A play? I love plays, I always wanted to be in a play and get the lead role, but every time there's an opportunity to audition I get shy and drop out. Well not this time. This time I am going to slay that audition and prove to people that I am a great actor.

I auditioned.

...

After many callbacks they finally allowed me to have the lead because of my determination and amazing acting skills.

No; I wish. They gave it to Rosy.

Rosy is probably the nicest girl ever. She's on every sports team at school and everyone knows her from other schools. She's one of Clara and Elizabeth's best friends and all the teachers love her.

I see her red hair bounce up and down in excitement as she rushes over towards a group of people to share the big news.

I sigh, I got put into stage crew. Great.