Chapter 1

Lucy's POV

Today's the day, I'm finally going, I thought to myself, September 9th, first day of school. I can do this. I can do this… I repeated the last two sentences to myself both aloud and in my head, but no matter how hard I tried, the butterflies wouldn't go away. Ugh, I hate that feeling. I hate moving. You think I'd be used to that by now…

"Are you ready, Lucy?" my mother called as I was quickly throwing my shirt on over my head. "Almost, mama!" I called back. I went into the bathroom to fix my hair and makeup. Oh, I need help! I hate bed-head days! Luckily I had hair clips at the ready for such catastrophes. There! My hair's okay, and with three minutes to spare for makeup! I'll just fix my eyes up to the best of my ability. I like making my eyes look more blue than they are!

"Lucy! Breakfast!" my mother yelled up. Mom nags me at any time at anyplace, especially the morning when I'm at my slowest. "On my way!" I shouted running down the stairs of my new apartment.

My new home.

I plopped down in the nearest chair, "Whatchya got?"

Mom always had something good for breakfast after we settled in. donuts, muffins, ooh! Lots of yummy, sweet-stuff!

"Here you go, kid!" she said, handing me a plate of eggs, bacon, toast, and a few slices of oranges.

"What's all this, then? No tea and crumpets?" I asked putting on my not-so-believable British accent. I had lived there for 3 years before moving here to Domino City, but I never got their dialogue right. "This," my mother motioned at my plate, "is a healthy way to start the school year. I don't want you to get hyper and then nearly fall asleep from hunger and exhaustion on your first day! What kind of mother would I be?"

"An awesome one…" I muttered.

I sighed in defeat, knowing she was right – as usual. I suppose a part of me appreciated that. Not everyone has caring parents – or in my case parent. Me and my mom: we may fight, but inevitably our bond remains unbroken and only gets stronger with each passing day. And as cheesy as that line is, it's completely true.

After breakfast I slipped in my shoes and ran out the door, suddenly eager for school.