Urgh! My head is pounding so hard! I can’t get up! That is one thing I hate. The result of getting so drunk after a party. I turned on the lamp on my bedside table and tried to remember what happened the night before. Great night. I looked at the clock and realized I was SUPER LATE for my first day of tenth grade at Sunny Dale High School. What a first impression I’ll make. I got up slowly, trying so hard not to move too much. I walked to the bathroom, brushed my teeth and took a really quick shower. I pulled on some shirt and jeans and took my bag downstairs. I saw my mum watching the news on the living room couch. “What the hell? You didn’t even bother waking me up? It’s my fucking first day!” I said, walking to the kitchen to grab something to eat. “You’re 16, Casey! You can take care of yourself. What you do is your responsibility,” mum replied. “Yeah, oookay. Whatever.” I rolled my eyes and slammed the front door shut. God, what a mum I have. She’s such a bitch. Dad was probably off at work, or banging someone else’s wife. Who the fuck knows what he does anyway. I don’t give shits. I hate living at home. As I walked to school (school buses were no where to be seen), I slinged my bag over my shoulder and enjoyed the breeze. Spring time. The season I loved the most. 20 minutes later, I finally reached school. I walked slowly to the administration office to get my schedule for the year. One glance at the secretary as she looked at me and I knew I was in trouble. “Casey?” I yawned as I nodded my head. “The principle would like to see you,” Ms. Secretary said. “Whatever. Could you pass me my schedule first?” I replied lazily. “Err, I’m sorry. Mrs. Goy would like to see you first.” “Okok. Gosh, what a pain.” I went out of the office and continued my way to the principle’s office. It wasn’t much of a distance. Before I knew it, I was already there. Well, here goes. Prepare for the lecture. I knocked twice and heard someone asking me to come in. “Ah, Casey.” Mrs. Goy was seated in the black luxurious chair only she had. I took my seat in front of her and waited for the bloody lecture. “At least you still have your manners. Thank you for knocking,” Mrs. Goy said. “What is it? Why do I get called on the first damn day of school?” “Mind your language, Casey. This is no place for nonsense.” Nonsense? What is she saying? ‘Damn’ isn’t even foul. “So what is it?” I said, trying to get this thing to finish. “Do you realize what time is it?” “There’s a clock, right there in front of you.” “Care to explain, Casey?” Ms. Goy said, ignoring my remark. “Ok, I was in a car accident. My mum’s in the hospital right now.” Better lie than telling the truth. She’d suspend me a whole month if she found out the truth. “No time for your lies, Casey.” “Mrs. Goy, I’m not joking. Why would I lie for such serious things?” I put on a straight face and looked right into her eyes. I admit, I’m good at lying. “It’s a little hard to trust you now. After the other lies you made.” “What other lies? Everything that comes out of this mouth,” I pointed to my mouth, “is true. Believe me.” Mrs. Goy sighed. Yes! She’s going to let me off. I can see it in her eyes. “I’ll let you off this time. But don’t ever repeat this, or you’ll regret it.” Phew! “Okok.” I got up from my seat and left her office. I walked back to the administration office. Mann, what a waste of time. “Now, can I have my damn schedule? I’m already beyond late,” I said, stepping into the office and glaring at Ms. Secretary. “Yes. Here,” she replied, handing me my schedule. “Thanks.” I checked the time and looked at my schedule. Ok, I have Physics now.

Using the smallest strides, I walked to room 207 on the second floor. Physics lab. Finally, I reached room 207 and opened the door. Mr. I-don’t-know-what-his-name-is was staring at me. “Sorry I’m late. Mrs. Goy wanted to see me,” I explained. He nodded my way and gestured me to take my seat. I looked around. Billy! There I see him, sitting down alone with a worried face on. I went to take my seat next to him. “Hey,” I whispered. “Where the hell were you?” he whispered back. “Nice greeting,” I said, sarcastically. “Sorry. Hey.” “I slept in.” “What?! Didn’t you bother turning on your alarm clock before dozing off?” “I was at Denise’s last night. Party remember? Speaking of which, where were you? I was looking for you everywhere.” “Yeah, I doubt that. I bet you ditched Mimi again to go snag some random guy.” “I did not!” I looked away from him. He’s always underestimating me. Ok, no, he doesn’t. He just knows me too well. “Rightttt. I’ll pretend I believe you.” “Ok, you’re right. But it was so worth it.” “Worth more than your friendship with Mimi?” I rolled my eyes at him. “Don’t give me that prep talk, please.” “I’m just saying.” “Whatever. Anyway, why didn’t you show last night?” “I had a thing.” That was it? A thing?! “What thing?” I asked. “A thing. Do I have to let you know everything?” “Fine. Don’t let me know. I don’t care.” “Why do you have to be so hard?” Me? Hard? Speak for yourself.” “You’re the wild, crazy one who’s so self absorbed!” Ouch. That hurt. I didn’t reply him. I just sat there in silence, pretending to listen to Mr. Whatever-his-name-was. Billy turned to me. He reached his hand to touch mine. I pulled away quickly. “I’m sorry, ok? I just get so pissed at you sometimes. You only ever cared about yourself,” he whispered. I sighed and turned to him. “That is soo not true. I care about you, I care about Mimi. I know sometimes, I get too much into myself. Well, I’m sorry too.” He put his hand around my shoulders and kissed me on the forehead when Mr. Physics wasn’t looking.

Brrriinngg !! Physics was such a drag! I didn’t understand anything. Ok, it was kinda my fault. My attention span was not my very best. Then again, it was never the best."Well open up your mind and see like me.. open up your plans and damn you're free... Look into your heart and you'll find love love love.." annoying electronic singing device, where the hell is the off button or something. GOD, i want it to stop making noise already. It's waking me up! Annoying annoying annoying piece of shit. "Mary!" i yelled. Surprisingly, no one responds. Huh, this is strange.. "Maryyyy!" i tried again. Ugh, where's everyone!? It's Sunday and at this time, she should be cleaning my brother's room just next door. I tried to give another shot. I yelled again, even louder this time. "Mary, get the fuck up here!"

No, i wasn't pissed. I just needed someone to help me with the device, that's all.

Mary knocked on the door softly and tip-toped into my room. She seem to be scared of me, i think i must have frightened her. "What is it, madam?" she asked in a polite manner. "Take this square little electronic device, and throw it somewhere! Get it away from me." i demanded. "But, madam, it's time for you to get to school. and that's an alarm clock." Mary replied innocently. "Alarm clock?" i said, barely awake while scratching my head. "School.. First day of school.." i said, while dragging myself out of bed. I think the stupid device woke me up already. Correction, my alarm clock. Geesh, school huh. School.. Fuck, my head was starting to hurt so badly. Oh no, everything was coming back to me. Last night.. This morning.. Denise's party.. Found Casey in the toilet.. Craving for food.. Meeting sex maniacs.. Mike. "UGHHH I'M LATE FOR SCHOOL!"

I ran toward my bathroom and looked at my reflection in the mirror. Fuck, is that me? "I look like Mary's mum!" I shrieked. Ignoring how horrible i looked in the morning, i brushed my teeth and took a shower in just 10 minutes. Then, i headed to my dressing room in my towel. What to wear, what to wear. Not too much glitter and glamor.. Ah, this shall do it. I put one of my favorite tight jeans on and a decent looking blue V-neck sweater top. I took another glance at myself in the mirror and was totally satisfied on how i look. Okay, Minnie Gasper, this is your chance to shine! You'll have those boys drooling at you in no time! Oh what the fuck, who am i kidding.

"Lance, drive me to school please, will ya?" i said while pouring fresh orange juice from the jar into my glass. "No can't do, i have an assignment to catch up on." "Then who's fetching me to school!? It's my freaking first day, you know. I can't possibly be late. It'll ruin my reputation." i said while flipping my hair back. Maybe i should tie up my hair, just in case, you know, the school's air conditioner breaks down or something. "No problem, my friend will drive you then. He's going there too." he said. "Your friend?" i asked while tying my hair up. Ah, this is better. Suddenly, i could hear some weird music being played from the outside. "That must be him. Enjoy your first day of school!" he smiled at me and gave me a hug. "Okay, wish me luck." I sighed and left the house. I wasn't happy with the fact that i was going to be sitting in someone's car. Someone whom i don't even know. Who knows, he might turn out to be one of those sex maniacs i met at Denise's house. Or worse, he might be some.. some.. some.. pure evil murderer. Oh God, please no please.

Hey, that guy seem rather familiar looking.

"Aren't you Minnie from Denise's party last night?" he smiled, slipping his left hand into his pocket. "Yeah, and you are?" i replied without a moment's hesitation. "Nice to meet you, i'm Ashton, Mike's friend." he smiled at me and fuck he's even cuter than Mike! He's a brunette and he has gray eyes. He's not too skinny nor too bulky. Is bulky even the right word to put it? Whatever, he's even taller than me. Wow. I think i should break this awkward silence anytime now. "Nice to meet you too. Lovely name you have there." i smiled and shook hands with him. Okay, stop it, Minnie. Ugh, i got into his car and without any longer, we were already on our way to school.

He turned on some weird music again which has the same nice beat being played over and over again for a few minutes. I took the courage to ask him what was all the weird music about and he then stared at me disbelief. His gray eyes went wide open (damn he was so cute) and answered, "Minnie, it's not weird. and it's called techno for Pete's sake. Don't you hear techno?" "Tech what?" i asked, not knowing what he was talking about. "Tech-noooo. Uh, nevermind. i'm sure you hear classical music all the time." he replied simply. "Ughh, i don't! I hear what's on the radio." "Oh, hm, let's turn the radio on then." He did some clicking and woo. The stupid weird music was gone.

Ashton parked his car near the school and we went to the administration office to get our schedules together. After taking our schedules, we said our goodbyes and i had to find room 198 all by myself. I wonder how was Casey doing? Is she alright with Billy? Argh, forget Casey, i had to find the damn room. Oh no.. the headache's coming back. Out of a sudden, i felt really dizzy and my tummy was growling. "I'm sorry, stomach. you have to be empty for a while." Maybe i should sit on that bench, over there. I walked toward the bench and sat down. "Right, this feels good." The headache was going away already, YES. About time?!? "You seem lost." a male voice asked. I looked up to see a guy with messy blonde hair and he had freckles on his cheeks. "Erm, no. i'm fine thanks." I ran away before he could speak another word. Damn it, i was being shy again.

I managed to find room 198 all by myself and it was just on the second floor. Though, there were a few guys who tried to help me but i didn't quite believe them. I think they were trying to influence me to cut class. Hah. I went into the room but i didn't know anyone there. Sigh, i then chose a seat at the back of the class and sat down quietly. I didn't dare to make a move or even try talking to the girl beside me. She was busy talking to her own friends anyway. I must find Casey soon or i'll have to spend the whole day alone! "Good morning, i'm Mr Gabe and i'll be your history teacher." He had a big tummy, and his skin tone was dark i suppose. "There's a new student with us today, Miss.. Gasper. Miss Gasper, where are you?" i was stunned as i didn't know he would just say my name out to the class! Total embarrassment. I'm not a kid anymore, why do they still do this to me! Argh, I raised up my hand unwillingly and he gave a nod. "Glad to have you here with us, Miss Gasper." I mumbled, "Its, Minnie." "Ah, yes Minnie. Okay, class. Today, we'll be learning about how.." he starts blabbing about first chapter, which i absolutely have no idea what he was talking about. Pshh, i'll study at home then. I started to look around the class, trying to spot Casey, but i didn't see her anywhere. I hope she's fine.

"Hey, you must be Minnie." asked a guy from my right. I turned toward him and replied, "Yeah, and you are?" "Call me Max will do." "Oh. Hello Max." i replied with a smile. "History is just so boring. Are you doing anything after this?" he asked curiously. "I have a class to attend, duh. but i don't know how to get there." "Oh, right right. you're new." he did some signals to his friends and then winked at me. "Ugh, yeah.." "Hey Minnie." said a guy beside Max. I waved at him and whispered, "He is?" "Kelvin. He saw you last night at Denise's party but he didn't have the guts to talk to you." said Max jokingly and i giggled. "Minnie, is there anything you would like to share?" Mr Gabe interrupted. "No, nothing." I gasped. That was scary.

Ugh, i need a gum. I took out a pack of chewing gums from my Dior bag and put it in my mouth. God, this is good. I could hear Mr Gabe's voice, coming from the back. "And so Japan took over the city, oh and Miss Gasper, take that gum out of your mouth." What the fuck?! How did he know? He didn't even turn to look at me! Whatever, i ignored him anyway. "Pss.. you're doing great!" exclaimed Max. "Doing what?" "Not listening to him." "Ha-ha. Stupid old man." i whispered to him. "Doing anything after school?" asked Kelvin anxiously. "Nah, i'm not sure. will let you know." i said. "Okay, let's exchange numbers then."

I'm starting to like this school already. Everyone's being nice to me and i've met a couple of new friends. The bell rang and i was relieved. I rushed out of class and went for my next class. I hope i get to see Casey this time and she better have a good story about the sex.

I was lost in my dreams , thanks to my alarm clock , i manage to get out of it . it was already 6.30am . i quickly get my ass off the bed and dragged my feet into the bathroom . i looked at myself in the mirror . my hair was all messed up , it looks like i havent comb my hair in 10 years . i combed my hair and brushed my teeth . i bathed quickly as i heard a car engine sound outside the window . i guess it was Martin . He has never been this early , but who cares , the earlier , the better , i can leave the house . So i got myself dressed up , tied my hair , got my bag from the chair and walked down the stairs . Tracy and James was at the stairs , waiting for me to come down . " OH my BABYGIRL , finally 16 , are you ready for highschool ? The first day man , arent you excited ? " said James . Both of them gave me a kiss on both cheeks . " Oh hm yeah sure . Wait a minute , when did u finally come home after decades ? " I put on my brown coat and rolled my eyes . " Oh dear , dont talk like that to your dad . " Tracy sounded as if she was scolding me . " Sweetheart , dont you miss me after 2 weeks at Cali ? " James said . " oh yeah , definitely . " I took out a bottle of milk from the refrigerator . " Sophie , better get on your shoes , martin had waited for so long . " Tracy said . I was thinking whether do i really miss my dad when he was away for 2 weeks that i even forgotten all bout Martin . " OH RIGHT . okay , got to go , or i'll be late for school . goodbye . " I walked straight to the door , and slammed it . I could hear Tracy saying " HEY WAIT HONEY , how bout a kis ..... " I didnt bother to look back . Kisses ? its been years since she asked me for a kiss on first day of school . I walked out , and opened the door of Martin's car . " Morning baby , you dont look tired to me , got a good rest eh ? " He gave me a kiss after that . " Yes , a very good one . " Then i on the CD PLAYER and insert some random CD . okay well , it sounded so strange . i have never heard this CD before . " Bii , what CD is this ? " i asked . " Its a CD i bought at the street market few days ago . i just buy it cause its real cheap ! 3 dollars only ! " He sounded so happy , suddenly .. we heard some screeching sound coming out from the CD PLAYER . oh great , my boyfriend has just been conned for 3 dollars . " Wow , cheap ? for me , this CD doesnt even need to cost any penny of urs . " i screamt right through in his ears . He's just so dumb , and easy to be fooled . I hate him for making me saying this . " OH DAMN IT . did i just got con ? " he stared at me with his sad face . i dont know if i should console him or lecture him . I think i should comfort him , anyway , its first day of school , shouldnt make his day a bad day . " Yeah i guess . but its okay , its only 3 dollars i suppose " I was trying to sound comforting . " Are you sure you're not mad at this , babe ? I dont want you to scream at me again . I'm sorry . " He turned to the left and look at me . " Yeah sure . im not , but make sure next time you buy anything , you better ask me or at least inform me " I smiled so that he will know that im not mad . " Thank you . and still i am sorry , and i will ask you for permissions from today onwards . " He grabbed my hand , and played with my fingers while the other hand on the steering wheel .

We managed to get to Sunny Dale Highschool without getting lost and a map . Wow , we thought we were early , but thousands of people were earlier . i hope we aren't late for them . We got out of the car and people were staring at us as though we were freaks . yes , this is always the first impression people give us if you're new to a school . We made our way to the administration office to get our schedules and map for classes . Well after that , we passed by the principal's office . ah , MRS.GOY . i took a look inside and saw this girl sitting down right infront of the principal . is this girl getting lectured ? Well , is not my business anyway . Many people were at the locker area as we passed by . We got our locker key from the office too . My locker number was 26 , favourite number , whereas , Martin's was 27 , right next to me , as he wished . We opened the locker and put our stuffs inside . Thank god , Martin and i have the same schedule , so we'll spend mostly of our time together and we wont have to be some loner . We walked to our Biology class , room 203 on the second floor . Both of us got a seat . Martin sat right behind me as the seat next to me was occupied by a fat guy , wait thats harsh , okay , huge guy . I looked at him for a while , he's actually average - looking though . wait , is that his name on his file he's taking out from his bag ? Johnny Dahl ? Well , nice name . I've always wanted my son to be named Johnny . Suddenly , this rather hot lady came in the class , everyone quickly settled down and hurried to their seat . " Morning everyone , i'm Miss Jessica , and your Biology teacher . Nice to meet everyone . Well , can i have the attendance please ? " She said . Okay , Ms.Jessica ? Biology teacher ? there no way she's a teacher . she looks like she's working in a pub or i should say working as a prostitude ? Not that i'm mean , but i am honest right here . I turned at the back and saw Martin looking at her . I guess Martin is so interested in her . I pulled his ears when Ms.Jessica was calling names for attendance . " Ms . Cassandra ? " said Ms.Jessica . " OH OH , here .. here . " I raised up my hand . " Please sit properly , Ms . Sophie . Oh , Sophie Cassandra . Nice name " She looked quite fierce but quite friendly somehow . " Everyone , please take out your Biology Textbook and turn to page 3 . " She spoke while taking out her book from her pink Gucci bag . THAT BAG ! Thats the bag i wanted , oh my , the prettiest bag at the Gucci Catalog . Spring Season . OH MY GOD . I was staring at the bag for at least 5 minutes . " Today , we're going to learn Introduction ..... " i heard Ms.Jessica saying that . I wasnt paying attention because i was busy doodling on the book . I was hoping that the class will end faster . I just kept doodling and doodling . After 30 minutes , the bell rang . YES , the bell had finally rang . I can go explore the school right now . I turned to the back and saw Martin sleeping . I tapped on the table , he didnt wake up . This time , i tapped louder . " What what , bii ? " he yawned . " The class had finally over ? i wonder how you can listen to her all the time . She sounds like a duckk . " He rubbed his eyes . " No , i didnt listen to her , i was busy doodling on my book " Then i took my book and showed him . After that we walked out of the class .