She wants to be acknowledged, not just seen.
She wants to be relevant, not overlooked.
She wants to be happy, not disappointed.
Follow Tinsley's journey to self-discovery.
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"So, how was first period?" Katarina asks the second I sit down beside her.
It's second period now, math to be exact, and I couldn't be more thrilled about it.
"It was... eventful." I say quietly, placing my bag onto the carpet floor beside my feet, already used to the routine.
"Oh? Do tell." Kat smiles.
"Well, while trying to eliminate the need to stand up and say three things about myself in front of everyone, I actually caused my going first. After that, I split and took a small tour of the hallways while bumping into some rude guy. Following the lovely tour, I was then given a warning since it is the first day, so luckily Mr. Baldwin didn't give me a detention for being absent during most of the class period." I explain, sarcasm evident in each word that I spoke.
This is the most I've said all day, and I've got to say, I'm quite exhausted.
"As in Alec Baldwin?" Kat raises an intrigued eyebrow at me.
"Thank you." I sigh, happy that I wasn't the only one who thought it.
"You weren't kidding, that is a pretty eventful first period. Hopefully this class is even better!" She smirks, giving me an encouraging pat on the shoulder.
"Oh, I wouldn't doubt it!" I smile sarcastically as the teacher enters the front of the room.
Of course, Kat and I are happily sitting in the very back row.
"Hello, welcome to the wonders of math. This semester we will focus on reviewing algebra, as well as focus on word problems and we'll be introducing some newer formulas that you may not be familiar with. If you're still with me next semester, we switch to trig." The older woman announces to the classroom.
Oh joy.
"My name is Mrs. Pope, but you can call me Mrs. P, or Pope, should it tickle your fancies." She says dryly, causing a few of the other students to chuckle. "I don't care where you sit, or who you sit with, just so long as it doesn't disrupt my class. If it does, don't be surprised if you come into class the next day to find assigned seating. You guys aren't first graders anymore, I should expect you to follow the rules as given."
I glance over at Kat, who only gives me a sly smirk. That shouldn't be a problem for us, the two of us actually pay attention in class, well usually.
I wouldn't exactly call us nerds, but we definitely enjoy not getting detentions.
As the class period drags on, Kat and I finish up our pre-test just before the bell rings.
"Please leave your tests on my desk, finished or not! This isn't worth a grade, I'd just like to see where you are and what we need to focus on!" Mrs. Pope shouts as the rest of us spring from her classroom.
