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I awoke at 9:30am the next morning, I wasn't use to getting myself out of bed. My parents had always woken me up at home and my brother worked all last night. Usually, this wouldn't bother me. But I couldn't wait to get to school. I hastily threw myself together, spending just a little bit longer than usual in front of the mirror. I collected my books and drove myself to school.

I was only about 45minutes late by the time I got there and had to sign myself in. The woman at the office was well... squat. I never had thought that word could appropriately describe someone but there was short. Short, round with grey-ing hair. But she had a very caring face and gave me no trouble for having no note. This was weird, I've never analysed everyone so thoroughly before, but I couldn't help myself, I was just in a good mood.

I headed off for my first class of the day, which was almost over by now. History. A few of my acquaintences from yesterday were in this class and I took a seat at their table. It was obvious from their disregard of the teacher and the loud manner in which they talked about their weekend that they were popular. Around us the other kids were quietly taking notes, but obviously very interested in what we were talking about.

"And I just don't know is Josh is in to me or not?" Susannah was saying, loudly enough for the room to hear. "I mean, he asked me out and that, but I don't know if he wants a commitment, or just sex?"

I snorted, but turned it into a coughing fit. There was no doubt he could have either one from her. Yet, in true drone style, he entourage were reassuring her that Josh wasn't worth her time if he wasn't willing to commit.

The three girls at the table continued their obnoxious conversation. Jake, the only other sitting with us leaned in to me.

"So, there any girls you like here yet" he asked casually. He probably had a girlfriend he was trying to deter me from.

"No, not yet. Early days" I reply slyly. I wanted this boys to know who was boss.

"What about Bianca?" he asked, with an almost forced casual tone. Bingo, there was his girlfriend. She was one of the girls talking animatedly now about her hair straightener to Susannah and Phoebe, the other girl at the table. I looked across at her, she was very attractive. Dead straight blonde hair that fell to her shoulders and near perfect skin.

I realised I was taking a while to reply. "She's alright yeah, why?"

"She asked me to sus you out... but don't say I told you, she'd give me hell for it."

This was weird, "Huh?"

"She's my twin sister... didn't you notice? Both our last names being Harris and all..." he explained like it was the most obvious thing in the world. It wasn't my fault I paid no attention at all to the roll.

"Oh ok, well she's ok. But it's not like I've talked to her properly or anything, so don't go saying anything" I warned him. I wasn't looking for a relationship.

"Yeah sure man, whatever" he said a little too quickly. I could tell he'd tell her everything I said as soon as he had the chance. A little like the duo from High School Musical. Not that I watched it... ha, I even defend myself in my thoughts.

The bell rang, finally, that was easily the most boring class so far. I looked at my timetable, Geography next. I searched down the column, looking for Maths. Shit, I didn't have it today. All of a sudden I felt deflated. It must have shown on my face.

"I'm serious, I won't say I thing to her" Jake reassured me.

"It's not that, don't worry about it. I believe you." I hit him on the shoulder and left for Geograpy. The good thing about small schools was that it was never very far between classes. My Geography class was two doors down from my History class and naturally I was the first one there. I turned around and jumped at the site of Susannah and Jake standing right behind me.

"Whoa! What did you guys want?" I asked, accidently letting just a bit of surprise into my voice.

"Erm.. we're in your class. It happens here you know, there's only like 60 kids in the whole grade." Susannah stated matter-of-factly, obviously enjoying being the smart one in a situation.

Then there she was. Walking up the corridor towards me, holding a few folders up against her chest as she pushed her way through the crowded hall. She stopped at the door and fumbled with her keys, dropping them in her haste right at my feet. I beat her to them and held them out for her, with what was probably a goofy smile on my face.

"Thanks Xen!" she exclaimed, and smiled at me. She remembered my name. My heart beat just a little bit faster and I followed her like an obediant dog into the class.

"Ahaha! Mike was right" Susannah laughed, "But she is hot though, I'd do her."

"Yeah shut up" I mused, taking my seat at the back of the class with Susannah and Jake. Reminding myself to reprimand Mike later.

The class went quickly, I took all my notes down and traced a perfect map of Australia in to my book. Miss Perrini lingered at our table to examine them.

"That's very good Xen! Nice work, I love great new students." she grinned, than started checking Susannahs poorly drawn map.

"Geez, you love me already!?" I joked back at her. I was acting just how I always did with girls I flirted with, immaturely. Damnit.

"Don't get ahead of yourself now Xen" she replied with a wink. My stomach fell and I grinned stupidly back at her.