A/n no tw for this one just cuteness (hopefully) also ik my writing isn't very like Alice Oseman's  but I'm trying to improve

First day of Y7 at Higgs:

3rd person:

Tara's heart pounded in her chest as she blinked open her eyes on the first day of school. Sunlight streamed through her curtains. She felt a mix of excitement and nervousness as she hopped out of bed and began her morning routine. The mirror reflected a girl in a slightly oversized uniform, the emblem of her new school on the blazer. Tara fiddled with her hair, trying to tame her curls into something presentable.

As she made her way downstairs, past a few boxes they had yet to unpack, the smell of her mom's pancakes greeted her and for a moment Tara's nerves eased. Breakfast was a blur of chatter and reassurances, and before she knew it, Tara stood at the front door, her backpack over her shoulder.

Walking towards school, she was joined by the hum of chatter and laughter from other Year 7 students, all in their fresh uniforms and eager expressions. Tara's heart quickened as she approached the big school building. Her steps faltered for a moment before she gathered her courage and pushed open the door.

With each step down the hall, Tara felt a strange mix of fear and hope bubbling within her. The corridors seemed confusing, and her pulse raced as she tried to decipher the signs leading to her from classroom. She clutched her schedule in hand, tracing her finger along the unfamiliar layout of the school.

Finally, she found her destination. The door to Form 7B stood before her, and as she took a deep breath, Tara could hear the muffled sounds of chatter and laughter coming from inside. She hesitated for a moment, her hand trembling slightly, before she pushed the door open and stepped inside.

The room was a buzz of activity, with students claiming seats, reconnecting with old friends, and making new ones. Tara's eyes scanned the faces, searching for a familiar one. She found a seat in the back of the room and sat down. 20 minutes later a girl ran in her tie half way down and her hair a mess. Guess where the only empty seat was.

Darcy: 

(Back to the morning)

My mum yelled from downstairs and I lazily turned over to look at my alarm clock. 8:04am. Oh god! Oh god oh god oh god. I overslept. I cant be late on the first day! I jumped up and shoved my clothes on then ran downstairs to beg my mum to drive me to school. After like five minutes she just gave up and took me.

At least I wasn't going to be too late. I managed to get there at 8:32. Thank goodness I lived near school. I jumped out the car and ran through the school gates, through the corridors till I finally reached my form room, form 7B. 

I ran in just as the bell rang and walked through the aisle past everyone to the only empty seat next to a really pretty girl. She had black hair tied in a ponytail with a floral scrunchie holding it up. I collapsed into the chair next to her then our form tutor started talking.

Tara:

"Welcome to Higgs! The people you are sat next to today will be who you are next to all year so let's just hope you chose well."

The teachers voice droned on. Ugh I was going to be next to this messy, late, chaotic girl all year. Maybe I should just give her a chance, it's not like I know anyone else here.

"Hi, I'm Tara Jones!" I turned and said to her

"Darcy, Darcy Olsson. You look terrified!", she giggled

"Yeah. I just moved here so I don't really know anyone."

"I was wondering why I didn't recognise you!"

3rd person:

The two girls (who looked like polar opposites, the one on the left with short blonde hair, strands poking everywhere and the one on the right with a long black ponytail) continued talking while to teacher at the front of the room continued with introductions and rules. The bell rang 20minutes later and the two walked out together. They quickly realised they had almost identical schedules so walked to their next class together.

Time skip to a party at the beginning of the Christmas holidays in Y8 at Harry's (🤮) house:

Nick:

The guys from the rugby dragged me to a party at Harry's house, a girl I liked from Higgs was going to be there and I was hoping I could talk to her there so I didn't protest against it. My mum dropped me off and I went inside. There was already music blasting and people dancing. I walked around looking for people I recognised. Then I saw Tara Jones, the girl I had recently started talking to, she looked confused so I walked over to her,

"Hey Tara!" I said loudly over the music

"Nick, hi!" She replied

"How's it going?" I said awkwardly 

"Good, you?"

"Good. Do you want to go somewhere quieter?"

"Sure"

I led her to one of the side rooms leading off from the main room where everyone was. The music was thankfully slightly muted once we closed the door and sat on one of the sofas in there. We continued talking and while we talked we inched closer until her legs were hanging over mine as we both laughed at one thing or another that we had said. Eventually we both went silent.

"So..."

"So..."

"Tara"-"Nick" we said simultaneously 

"You go first!" I laughed

"No you"

"Ok. I need to confess something"

"Ok..."

"Uh-well. The thing is...", I gave up on talking and leant over to place a delicate kiss on her lips

"TARA?"we heard someone call just before the door opened

"T-tara?" a blonde girl who I'd seen talking to Tara at school stuttered

"Darcy! I didn't know you were coming." Tara swung her legs onto the floor and got up quickly

"It's fine you're busy I'll text you tomorrow."

"No Darcy wait!" the blonde girl who I guess was called Darcy walked out "Nick I'm sorry I have to go"

"O-ok" I stammered as Tara ran after Darcy