97 Ways

Chapter 1

"Lu? Sweetheart, it´s time to get up.“ was the first words I heard that day. As usual my Mom waked my up in the morning. But it was not as every day. It was my first day at the new school, in a new country, with a new language and new people...

“What do you want for breakfast?” my Mom asked. “I don´t know, it´s too early to answer questions...” I said. I pulled my blanket over my head and turned around.

We moved 2 weeks ago. From Germany to Sweden... Long distance... Over 1200 km away from my friends and family. My dad got a new job and since we need the money, we had to leave home and everything there behind.

“Luise you really have to get up now!” My Mom shouted. “You won´t be late for your first school day!” “Okay okay I´m coming...” I got up and went into the bathroom. Looked in the mirror and thought ewww as every morning... At least that has not changed I thought to myself.

I didn´t speak any Swedish accept of the most important words. That´s why I was so afraid of school and meeting people.

I went downstairs into our kitchen. In Germany we used to live in a nice flat with a small kitchen. Now we lived in a our own house and everything is bigger. It felt weird to walk in there... It was just not the same.

“Here you go.” My Mom gave me some german cornflakes leftovers with milk. “Thanks Mom.” I said “Mom? I´m afraid...” “Oh honey don´t be. It´s gonna be okay. You´ll see.” “But I don´t understand a word and I´ll just be the weird new kid to everyone...” “Well we both know that making friends isn´t the biggest problem for you.” She answered.

After breakfast I went upstairs into the bathroom to do what teenage girls do in the morning... Doing my make up and hair and that kind of stuff. Then I went back into my room. Everywhere were clothes and other things on the floor. In the last two weeks I did nothing in here... For my first day of school I decided to wear a cute floral dress and my favorite Last Kings snapback. The LK holy grail one. It was surprisingly warm in Stockholm. When I was done I heard my Mom screaming “Come downstairs. Dad will drive you now!” So I ran downstairs and put on my black Converse and grabbed my schoolbag. “Have a nice day sweety.” Said my Mom. “Come on girl.” Dad was already waiting for me. “Bye Mommy.” And then I ran to the car and my Dad drove me to school. I was just sooooo nervous. The drive felt so long. When we arrived my Dad said “Don´t worry. You´re going to be okay!” “Are you sure?” “Yes Lui, I´m pretty sure about that! Now go or do you want to be late.” I laughed and got out of the car. I waved my dad goodbye and then I was alone...