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ii. just a junior
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"GABBY." I heard a high squealed voice and shot my head up to see a familiar blonde running in my direction. She threw her arms around me as soon as she was close enough.

"Mia. I can't believe we're finally meeting each other after all this time."

"I know. Do you remember that one video call we had past midnight and your picture fell down?" Mia started to chuckle as she was reminiscing. I just nodded my head, feeling a smile creep on my lips at the memory.
"I swear you actually shit yourself. Your phone flew across the room."

"You know what? I think that house was haunted."

"That is so cool." Mia replied as we began to stroll to the entrance of the high school.

"It still scares me that you're into all this paranormal stuff."

I took out my schedule as we made our way through the hallway, chattering away to each other. We were already a few weeks into the semester, meaning I was already behind on the content.

Why did we have to leave Saint George? A 4 hour drive and for what? A new school? A chance to see my Aunt more than a few times a year? A "fresh start"?

Whatever that means...

I promised my Mom I would give this a chance. Not that I had a choice in the matter because we were stuck here...

At least I had Mia.

Ring. Ring.

I headed towards my first class, with the guidance of Mia's directions who, by the way, isn't very good at giving directions. I somehow managed to reach the class early, even after strolling into the wrong classroom before.

The only empty seat left was next to a brunette haired boy. At least the teacher was late too, so I didn't have to go up in front of the entire class to introduce myself.

"Hey. You're new?" The brunette boy questioned me. I just stared at him for a little bit, wondering why he would ask that question when I clearly hadn't been here at the start of the year.

"Uh, yeah."

"I'm E.J." He pushed his hand towards me as if I was suppose to shake it. I took it and he left his hand there for a little while longer before pulling away.

"Gabby." I told him as he pulled himself out of his trance.

"Do you want me to show you around?"

"I have a friend that wants to show me around at lunch but thanks for the offer." I smiled towards him and he smiled back just as the teacher arrived.

E.J seemed sweet, if not a little bit distracted in class. He was always checking his phone or anxiously tapping his fingers on the table throughout the 45 minutes.

"Alright seniors..." Seniors?

Ring. Ring.

"Ok, don't forget to have your assignments on my desk tomorrow morning." The teacher dismissed everyone, going back to her desk and marking papers for other classes.

Seniors?

I was not a senior.

Just a junior.

I pulled out my phone to text Mia about the mess up from the school. But, I got distracted by notifications from instagram.

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"I've been put in the seniors class for English."

"And what's the problem with that?" The principal responded.

"I'm not a senior. I'm a junior. I think there's been some kind of mistake. All my other classes seem to be with juniors but my english class is with seniors."

"Let's have a look at your schedule." Mr. Gutierrez clicked away at his computer as I awkwardly awaited his response.
"Ah, yes. It does seem to be a mistake in the system. However, all of the junior english classes are full."

"Full?" I asked in disbelief. You have got to be kidding me.

"I will look into that. It could be another mistake in the system. For now, you will have to stay in the senior class."

I sighed out as I left Mr. Gutierrez's office having accomplished nothing. I checked the time on my phone and practically had a cardiac arrest. I was late.

I raced down the halls, slowing down as I reached the room I was meant to be in. Catching my breath and flattening down my oversized hoodie, I opened the door to a sea full of ambitious teens, staring at me as if I had just murdered someone.

Miss Jenn swivelled her head around to face me and smiled lightly.
"Hi." She greeted me before turning her attention back to the confused teens.
"This is my niece, who will be helping out with the show."