My misery started on the summer of 2017, when I found out I had to transfer schools. I knew it would be a struggle for me because I had to leave all my beloved friends behind. As the days flew by and the first day of school was approaching, I couldn’t help but feel anxious. What if I didn’t fit in or what if no one wanted to be my friend. The first day was sure to be a disaster. 

It was the night before the first day and I couldn’t help but wonder how I would get to my classes or who I would sit with during lunch. It was the next morning and I was carefully choosing mu outfit so I could make a good first impression. 

As I entered my new school, the students were hyenas making unnecessary noise for their own pleasure. As I was heading to my class, I couldn’t help but glance at all the people hanging out with their friends. For the whole day loneliness was my only companion. 

Days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months, but I still couldn’t make any friends. It was until one day that bravery hit. I was in Huddle, a.k.a., my first period, and it was “Fun Friday”. We could do anything we wanted to even play board games. I wanted to play but I had no one to play with. As I glanced around the room a group of students catched my eye. They appeared to be unique and welcoming. Gathering all my strength I made my mind up. I was going to try my hardest to become their friend. Thoughts were swirling in my head making me doubt myself even more.  

I walked up to them and their heads slowly turned towards me. As I stood before them the words confidently fell out of my mouth, “Hey guys would you all mind if I played Monopoly with you guys?” They then excitedly replied “Of course there’s one spot left just for you.”