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School Life (Open) Jan 14, 2011 14:15:09 GMT -5

Post by davy on Jan 14, 2011 14:15:09 GMT -5

I glance outside. I hadn't even noticed the weather outside this morning. I see the sun shining brightly. It looked warm, but I knew it had to be cold since we were in the middle of January, but outside it looked like a summer day. The sun was reflecting off the waves as they crashed onto the beach. I could imagine the rhythm that waves always seem to have as they crash onto the shining sand." Yeah the weather is pretty nice for a winter day."

I looked back at River. Something about her made me think that she really didn't want me to talk to her. Maybe she suspected that I was about to prank her or something like that. After all we were at the complete opposite end of the schools social ladder. I was a semi-popular kid with quiet a few friends while she seemed like a kid with very few friends who liked to keep to herself.

I considered saying bye but something made me think that it would be rude. I had to think of something to say. After thinking for awhile I decide to talk about our history class." Oh yeah," I said," now I remember you sitting behind me in history. I'm surprised that I forgot that since I remember just about everything they said in that class since history is my favorite subject." Wow that sounded really nerdy, but it was the only thing I could think of. She shouldn't mind since she sometimes hung out with some really nerdy kids though.

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School Life (Open) Jan 14, 2011 14:54:56 GMT -5

Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2011 14:54:56 GMT -5

And the small talk continues. For some reason, I get the feeling that Kaden isn't trying to make fun of me. He seems like an okay guy, especially if he's making an effort to reach out to a socially awkward outcast like myself. I smile at him, careful to keep my lips closed to cover the small gap between my front teeth. I'm not one to be obsessed with appearances, but the stupid thing has embarrassed me since I was a little kid.

"So... what classes do you have this semester?" I ask, pulling out my index-card schedule for comparison.

My classes are as boring and arbitrary as ever. First block, Honors Marine Biology. Like I don't already know everything about the inner workings of whales. Second block, History of Panem, also known as Why The Capitol is Amazing and the Districts Suck. Lunch. Third block, Literature for Seafarers, which means I'll be reading Rime of the Ancient Mariner for the umpteenth time. Fourth block, Work Study, which basically means I get out of school early to go down to the docks. All I have to do is have one of the drunken sods on my whaling boat sign off as a "mentor," and I get school credit plus money for extra hours. Works for me. I wonder what a kid like Kaden, who'll probably actually do something with his education, will have on his plate this semester.

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School Life (Open) Jan 14, 2011 16:29:26 GMT -5

Post by davy on Jan 14, 2011 16:29:26 GMT -5

Wow I must just be having one of those days. It was the first day and I hadn't even looked to see what classes I have this year. Now I feel like a complete idiot. I reach into my pocket and pull out my index card. I look down the card and see the one thing that I hoped I would never see. First block: Honors grammar.

I've always hated grammar with a passion. It's so boring and pointless. If I can speak correctly then why do I need to take that class. All you do is write. Write essays, copy lines from a book, and write notes about a certain punctuation mark. Why does it even matter.

I finally move on and see that my second block is History of Panem. At-least that's my favorite class it should make grammar bearable. After that I had lunch. Big surprise there. Third block I had Literature for Seafarers. I don't know why I have this class but at least I like reading. Finally for my fourth block I have Honors math. That should be o.k.

After looking at my schedule I finally look up at river and say," I have Honors grammar for my first. I hate grammar it's the most pointless class. Second block I have History of Panem. Then lunch. Third block I have Literature for Seafarers, Last is Honors Math."

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School Life (Open) Jan 14, 2011 18:00:15 GMT -5

Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2011 18:00:15 GMT -5

"Oh, cool, we have second and third block together," I say, not knowing where the conversation could possibly go from here. I'm a bit rusty at the fine art of conversation, it's probably been a month since I've talked to anyone besides my crewmates about something of any importance. And as awkward as it is, it's really nice to talk to another human being, especially one so nice as Kaden.

The warning bell rings, jolting me from my thoughts. Sighing, I start to head off to class. "It was really nice talking to you. See you in second block!"

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School Life (Open) Jan 14, 2011 20:18:03 GMT -5

Post by davy on Jan 14, 2011 20:18:03 GMT -5

"Yeah see you in Second block." I say as I start down the hall. Then I realize that I have no idea where my class is. I start walking faster and take a right. Its not there, but I found my history class. Then I started speed walking to the left. It wasn't there either, but I found literature for seafarers. Why can't I find the class I actually need to get to. I start to run back to where River and I talk. Then I realize this was where Honors English was. Now I feel really stupid.

I walk in the door Just as the bell rings. The teacher gives me one of those looks that says he isn't happy. I can tell we won't be friends. I take a seat near the back of the class. I sit and listen to the teacher. This is boring who cares about this I already know most of this stuff. After ten minutes all I hear is the teachers voice droning on and on about something that nobody cared about. I hear her assign us an essay. Even though I hate this class I am a very good writer. In thirty minutes I'm done. So I just sit there and wait for second block.