~Amber's pov.~

We got to the bus stop just in time. We got on and Peter went to sit with his friend leaving me all alone on the bus. Great. I sit down and then this football boy comes over. "You don't look familiar. Are you new??" He grins at me and I want to puke. I don't like jocks or sporty kids really. I like nerds or adventurous boys. "No. I'm new here." "Even better. I'm Tyler. Star football player and the popular guy in school. Who are you??" I look around for Peter. My face gives me away because he comes over. "I-I'm Amber." Tyler smiles but then he sees Peter. "What do you want nerd boy??"

"Amber don't forget to call your dad. If he doesn't answer call Nat." Peter winks at me and I try not to giggle. "Tyler." Peter walks away and Tyler looks at me confused. "What was that about??" I shrug and look out the window. "So do you maybe want to get a smoothie later??" He asks me. "No." His smile disappears. "Why not??" I sigh. "You're not my type sorry." "W-What not your type??" "Yep. You're not my type." He walks back to his group of friends and they all look at him stunned then glare at me.

I roll my eyes and focus on the day ahead. The bus pulls to a stop and I get off. "Amber!! Wait up!!" I turn and see Peter running to me and his friend also. "What??" "Since we have the same classes I was wondering if you like to hang out with us??" Ok, this is the weirdest school ever. Why so many people and secrets in this city?? "Ok...but who is he??" I point to the shorter black-haired boy by him. He looks nice but by the way, he looks at me, he's not my type again. Maybe I'm just that picky. But I'm also a very strong-willed human.

"Oh, this is Jacob. Jacob this is Amber." Peter gestures to me and to Jacob. "Hi," I say then I start walking away. I stop because everyone starts looking at me. Maybe I'm too overdressed. Because everyone is wearing old T-shirts and jeans. The jocks are wearing sports stuff and the cheerleaders are wearing colorful clothing. I gulp and shut down. I stare at the floor and walk quickly to my homeroom. We have History first and I already know that I'm going to fail. History and I don't mix. Peter sits next to me and Jacob sits with a cheerleader. "Hey, you good??" He whispers to me.

I just continue to write notes when really all I want to do is run away and never come back. Ever. Class ends and we have Math next. Another subject that I fail at. It goes by slow and I don't understand any of it. Then we have Gym!! Finally something I'm good at!! I get a pair of black shorts on with a dark blue top. I put on my black Adidas and head out. Again everyone looks at me. I blush and listen to the teacher.

"Today I want everyone to run 10 laps. And after that, we will play volleyball but with a twist. Every time you miss or don't get the point you have to do 1 sprint. Got it??" I almost jump in place because I love running and I'm super fast. Like it feels like my feet don't ever touch the ground. The whole class nods and we start on laps. I jog saving my energy for the volleyball games. Peter tries to get to me but I instantly go to the first round. I go against Molly.

"Ready to lose newbie??" She walks away but I ignore her comment. She serves and I bump it back over. She sets it and perfectly to me and I spike it down at her. She losses her spot after 11 more goes of doing the exact same thing.
She glares and me and mumbles under her breath. I smile then the teacher comes to me. "Since you win you get to choose what the whole class has to do next for their exercise." I grin and then I turn around to find Peter. But I can't see him. I look at the floor again and whisper. "Sprints or laps."

"Ms. Roger chooses sprints." Everyone groans and glares at me. But they also seem surprised by my last name. "On 3. 1...2...3..." I take off ahead of everyone. I run but then stop because I realize that everyone is way too far behind me. How did that happen?? My legs go numb and I run to the locker room. I quickly put my stuff in my bag and put on a sweatshirt that's made for running. I run to the exit and run out of school. I grab my phone and call Nat.

Nat: Amber??
Me: Nat come pick me up pls.
Nat: Ok. Where are you??
Me: Meet me at the park halfway from home.
Nat: Amber that's 5 miles. You sure you can run that??
Me: I'll get there 3 minutes before you get there. Trust me.
Nat: Ok. Be careful. *hangs up*

I put my phone in my backpack and sprint to the park. I again feel like I'm flying then I realize that I'm going way too fast that everything is blurring past me. I get to the park in 2 minutes!! I sit on the beach not even out of breath somehow. Nat's car stops on the side of the road. I get in and we drive home. "So how long did you wait??" "About 7 minutes. I'll show you when we get home because everyone needs to see this. And Peter I like also left school too."
"Yeah. He had a...he'll tell you when he comes back. It's hard to explain." I nod and stare out the window.