The sound of my alarm blares through the early morning. I groan as I lift my hand to quiet it.

  I fall back asleep.

 Five minutes, later I am up and getting ready. I don't really know how I feel today. It's like I have this weird, tingling feeling. A good feeling. It's hard to explain. I don't know what it is but I like it. 

 I dress in my usual look. Black pants, Crimson shirt, and combat boots. I throw my bag over my shoulder, grab my phone, and leave.

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 Michael's already waiting for me by the time I take the first step into school. His smile is crooked,and he nods his head as I appear. " Hey Em." He says.

I give him a look. " Emery. Just Emery."

" Hey Just Emery."

" Smart alec."

 He laughed, as if he was singing. " So....." He started. " You hanging out with me and my buddies today?"

I shrug. " I don't know." And it's the truth. I honestly do not know if I want to. I have this sort of weird anxiety built up in me. It's twisting my stomach into knots, and I feel like I might hurl.

He protests. " Hey, come on. You should. I promise you'll have a great time. My friends are nice and cool."

I put my head down. " I know, but........"

" Please Emery."

For once, I look deeply into his eyes. They're beautiful. The blue is so unique. I don't think I've ever seen someone with more perfect eyes. I feel myself shrink inside as I numbly whisper." Okay."

He pumps his fists in the air. " YES! Oh yeah! I promise, you'll have the time of your life with us."

Life? What life? My smile is small as I shake my head. "You're such a dork Michael Oliver."