ROSEANNE PARK’S POV:

I woke up to the sound of Basline playing. J-hope’s voice was filling the room as I got up out of bed reluctantly and slammed my hand down on the snooze button. I looked over to Summer who was still asleep somehow. Immediately, I threw a pillow at her. She groaned and threw a middle finger at me.

“Get up. It’s the first day of highschool.” I said to her, groggily sitting up.

“The school system’s just dumb us down. I don’t need an education that manipulates minds and tells me what to do. That’s bull.” Summer said, still sitting up.

“Well...actually I can’t argue with that.” I said, giving in as I went through my drawer. I decided on a gray shirt and my black and white jacket with Jimin’s name on the back, with some jeans.

Summer finally dragged herself out of bed, and walked sleepily to her drawer. She picked out a pair of black jeans and a random shirt. She got her BTS Love Yourself jacket as well.

“Should we buy breakfast at a drive-thru or eat here?” I asked her, after taking care of my appearance in the restroom.

“Let’s just eat breakfast here. There’re too many calories in fast food places.” Summer said.

“Yet you insist on keeping a stash of sweets around?” I said, sarcastically.

“That’s different,” she said. “It gives me energy. Besides I don’t eat that many.”

“Whatever.” I said, not looking to debate about it. “Get your bag, the bus is coming in 7 minutes.”

I walked downstairs and put on my shoes, waiting for Summer who was in the bathroom getting ready. “I’m coming, I’m coming!” She yelled. I heard her trip down the stairs, she walked over like nothing happened.

“Here.” I threw a breakfast bar at her and she caught it. She was already opening it and shoving it into her mouth. Of course her parents weren’t awake yet, it was 8 in the morning.

“Thanks.” she said. I heard a screech and sigh of exhaust fumes , the bus was here. I opened the door and grabbed Summer’s arm, dragging her out with me, as I ran towards the yellow vehicle. We just made it in the bus.

“That was too close. We should wake up earlier tomorrow.” I suggested.

“Oh God no. Waking up early? Ew.” she answered, sitting down in an empty seat in the back. I sat next to her. Summer took out her phone and plugged in her earbuds. She put one in her ear and gave the other to me. I heard BTS playing very loudly. The atmosphere was tense since so many newcomers were here. Thankfully, we got to the school in less than 10 minutes so we didn’t have to stay on the bus for too long. I took out my schedule to see what class was first. Choir, why, my singing voice isn’t good in the morning.

“Agh! Yes, choir is first period!” Summer said excitedly.

“Why’re you so happy about it?!” I exclaimed.

“Because I’ve been looking forward to getting back in choir all summer! 8th grade choir was awesome!!” Summer said.

We walked to the choir room together and walked in, the teacher had us write our names and then had us sit.

“Okay so class! First, we’re all gonna sing this little part to see if which group you’re gonna be in! The groups are Soprano 1, Soprano 2, and Alto. Soprano 1 is for those who can do high-notes, Alto is for those who can do low notes, and Soprano 2 is for those who can do both.” Ms.McGuire explained. “Alright, so who wants to go first?”

Summer’s and a couple others’ hands flew up into the air almost immediately. “How about you?” she said, pointing to a dirty blond guy who was right in front of us. “So introduce yourself first-standing up, please!”

“Uhh, ok?” he said, standing up slowly. “I’m Alex.” He started to sing the part the teacher had on the board. Wow..he can hit those high notes!!

“Alright, that was amazing, Alex! Soprano 1!” Ms.McGuire said.

“You’re good,” Summer said to Alex as he sat back down. He turned around in his seat and grinned at her. “I’ve been in choir since I got the chance to be. You could say I’ve had some practice.”

“I can tell.” Summer returned the grin. Oh my God, is she seriously flirting with him?? I’m gonna throw up..

“Uhh, you!” choir teacher pointed at Summer.

“Alright! I’m Summer and I’m definitely an Alto.” After Summer sang, it was obvious that she was correct.

“Yup, Alto! Your turn!” McGuire said to me.

I hesitantly stood up and after introducing myself, I sand the part, hitting high notes. Wow. I did..better than I expected.

“Soprano 1.” she said, smiling. She went through everyone and got everyone into their groups.

“Okay, so, at the beginning of the year, we hold a musical involving band, theater, art, and choir.” she explained. “We are going to go to the theater room and work with some actors, some might be practicing, so be careful and don’t break anything.”

A couple minutes later, we were inside the theater room, looking around curiously. Summer and Alex and I had already hit it off and were talking excitedly about the musical. I heard two people practicing, it was a girl in a purple hoodie and dyed blue hair, with a girl in a green hoodie. Alex ran up to the girl in the purple hoodie and hugged her tightly. She flinched out of surprise, but-rather reluctantly-hugged him back.

“Wow, I just became the third wheel, huh?” The girl in the green hoodie said, rolling her eyes.

“Aww Fern, don’t be jealous of me and Eury’s relationship.” Alex said, smiling. Wait Alex is already dating someone? It’s only the first day of school..

I turned and looked at Summer, she looked really disappointed, but still tried to hide it.

“Would you look at that, the middle-now high school- sweethearts.” A guy said. Oh middle school, of course.

“Eury, are you sure you don’t want a better dude?” He asked.

“Back off, I’m dating her, not you.” Alex said, defensively standing in front of Eury.

“I can speak for myself, Alex.” Eury said, calmly. He nodded and stepped back, glaring at the guy.

“I’m perfectly happy with Alex, he’s been a good person and we have a good relationship.” She said.

“I can do better than him!” He said.

“Look, just go. Desperate is not in style this season.” She said. He nodded and dramatically walked away. Summer looked even more disappointed that Eury didn’t ditch Alex. What the hell,Summer?

“Eury, meet my friends Summer and Roseanne.” Alex introduced. She waved at us with a warm smile. She’s cute..I think.

“So you and Alex are in a relationship,huh?” Summer blurted out.

“U-umm..yeah.” Eury said, a little forced. Summer nodded.

“Well, I hope we can be good friends!” Summer said,shaking Eury’s hand. The teachers called us and we got into position, holding onto our scripts, rehearsing. Alex and Eury were really into it, it was as if they’ve been acting their whole lives. At the end of our play, the teachers gave us a few tips and then released us. Summer caught up with Alex, leaving me alone in the hallway. I proceeded on the day with Algebra and World History. We did incredibly awkward icebreakers and some typical first day activities.

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Lunch came and I looked around for Alex or Summer. Oh god, I hope Summer isn’t getting too into Alex..she will be really heartbroken, even if she does know that he is taken. Something about their relationship seems..off. Whatever,not my business.

I spotted Summer sitting at a table with Alex, Eury, and Fern. They were talking about the musical still, Alex had his arm around Eury, but it looked stiff and uncomfortable, not for just Alex but for Eury as well. Okay, something is definitely wrong.

I joined them, but didn’t mention the topic until it was just Eury, Fern, and I at the table,since we brought our own lunches.

“Hey, Eury.” I said.

“Yes?” She asked.

“Do you happen to feel forced into a relationship with Alex?” I asked, being straight-forward. She looked slight shocked and thrown off with this question, but remained in composure.

“Of course not, things are just a little awkward,that’s all.” She responded with a straight face.

Hm, I guess if nothing is wrong, then it’s really true. They are dating.

End of Chapter 1, Roseanne’s POV