I grab my bag and walk down the block to Martins High School.  It looks just like I remember it from last year. It has faded brick walls and the school’s name in ugly silver letters above the main entrance.  I’ve been going to Martins High School ever since my parents died.   

                     Halfway there I can see the perky cheerleaders cheering their stupid cheers.  One of them sees me. She point me out to Tasha, who is of course she’s the most popular girl in school. Especially now that she doesn’t have a buzz cut.  She starts making faces, laughing, and pointing.  Then almost everyone joins in.  They obviously know who I am. 

              I get the guts to walk up to her and say, “what, no more buzz cut?”  She gives me a dirty look as I turn away.       

                                                            Immortals Among Us

              I step into the school and immediately see someone I’ve never seen before.  He is tall and looks about my age.  He has short blonde hair and bright blue eyes.  About the bluest eyes I’ve ever seen.  He looks at me. I feel a rush inside of me, almost like we have a connection.  The expression on his face tells me he feels it too.  I think, “This can’t be right.  It has to be fake.  It has to be my stupid imagination.  No guy this cute could look at me this long without laughing.”  I turn away quickly and walk to my locker, wondering about what just happened.