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Chapter 5 - Freshman year

HURRY UP EVE(Bibi shouted from downstairs)! I'm coming mom, where's dad(said Lyn)? He did night shift again(said Bibi). Oh okay, my friends should be here soon(Lyn said as she grabbed toast). (Laila and San knock on the door). Oh, that's them(said Lyn). Your friends are here(said Bibi). (she open the door). Hey guys, I'm almost ready(said Lyn). Hey, Good morning Mrs. Brown(They both greeted). Lyn goes to the kitchen to finish her toast. (the rest of her friends come in). Yo what are we waiting for anyways(said Jonny). It's who are we waiting for, and it's Lyn(said Laila). HURRY UP EVE(said Bibi). Alright, I'm done(said Lyn). Let's go shawty, damn(said Sabi). Uh, do you want me to take y'all to school(said Bibi). No mom, it's only a 3 minutes walk from here(said Lyn). Okay kids, have a good, oh wait I need to take pictures(said Bibi). Why mom(Lyn whinned). Because this is an important moment, it's your first day of highschool. Come here, y'all too(said Bibi). Come on Lyn, it's highschool(Sabi said mockingly as she laughed). She takes about 20 different pictures. Great, now we're late(said Lyn). Okay byeeee(said Bibi). They arrive at school 10 minutes late. At school, Welcome to Blairview High School, Freshman Class of 2026. This is the home of the Golden Retrievers. We represent culture, confidence, and respect. You can find your schedules in your first period class. I will direct you to where you can find your first period class.(said The Student Body President). She's bad as fuck(Sabi said). I know, she's so pretty(Lyn said). Alright, this is the place, have an amazing school year, don't die(said The Student Body President)! *They sit through the boring 45 mins assembly*. The bell rings. Lemme see your 4th period(Laila asked Lyn). I have the same classes with Ben and Sabi except gym(said Lyn). I have 4th period with you Laila(Jonny said). Sweet(Laila said). *They head to class*. A week later. Hello class, I would like to introduce you guys to a new student, his name is Manuel(said Ms. Jonas). Taco eater(said a student as they snickered). Mr. Fry go to the principals office now, we won't tolerate racism here(said Ms. Jonas). Fry(Sabi said as she exploded into laughter). *The students giggle at his name*. Please introduce yourself Manuel(said Ms. Jonas). My name is Manuel(said Manuel). *Ms. Jonas looks around awkwardly* Uh is that it(Ms. Jonas asked)? Uh yea(said Manuel). Please, do a proper intro(said Ms. Jonas). Alright I'm Manuel, I'm 14 like all of y'all, I moved here from Houston yep that's it(said Manuel). He's cute, right Lyn(said Sabi)? Unlike you Sabi, Lyn doesn't like anyone before knowing him(said Jonny). Lyn stares at Manuel in silence. Manuel spots her staring. Hey(Manuel said). Hey(Lyn said back awkwardly). Woahh, what was that(Sabi asked)? Did you guys date or(said Jonny). *They keep on prying* CAN YOU GUYS SHUT UP(Lyn shouted). *They look at her scared*. Ms. Brown is there something wrong(said Ms. Jonas). No ma'am(said Lyn). If you're going to have outbursts, you can step out please(said Ms. Jonas).But-(Lyn said before she was cut off). Step out, until I come talk to you(said Ms. Jonas). The school day ends. Hey Lyn, nice to see you again(Manuel said). Nice to see you too(Lyn said). *An awkward silence lingers*. So what have you been up to(Manuel asked)? Nothing much... What about you?(Lyn said). Nothing much either. I quit basketball(Manuel said). Wow, why(Lyn asked)? Fractured my ACL, had to get 3 surgeries, doctor said I can't play(Manuel said). I'm so sorry(Lyn said pitifully). Yeah well it's okay, I missed you(Manuel said). I missed you too(Lyn said). They stare into each others eyes for a couple of minutes. Hey so I lost your number can you give it to me again(Manuel asked)? As long as you don't ghost me again, then sure(said Lyn). *She gives him the number* I'll text you(said Manuel). Okay, bye then(said Lyn). Alright bye, get home safe(said Manuel). At Lyn's house, Hey baby, how was school(Bibi asked)? School was good, I think I met the love of my life(Lyn said as she ran up the stairs). Wait what(Bibi questioned)? HONEYY, I THINK THAT MANUEL BOY IS BACK(Bibi shouted to her husband)!

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