The New Girl

Chapter 3: Connections

"People thought I was weird because...I like plants and I like to grow stuff. I basically live on a farm, and got my green thumb from my parents."

"Are you SERIOUS?!" Once again I surprised Willow with my sudden burst, but I couldn't help it. "That's it?! That's such a stupid reason!" Willow looked down and rubbed her head with her hand.

"Well, people have different outlook with things, and the people at my old school just didn't like me." I felt horrible for Willow. I can't even imagine the kind of bullying she had to deal with, just because of her interests.

"But take my advice Luz. Don't let them get to you. That's something my parents would tell me whenever I came home feeling shitty. They would say 'Sweetheart if you put all of that thought into what those people think, all you're gonna do is feed into their lies. You are special and unique, don't let some bozos take that away from you'. I think it has been the best piece of advice I have ever gotten."

She was right with that. That is some pretty good advice. Maybe I should try it out too.

We took one more turn around a corner and we saw the door to the office in front of us. Willow looked over at me and chuckled.

"Well that was a nice walk." I smiled at her.

"Yeah, it really was..." Willow reached into her pocket and pulled out a piece of paper, and handed it to me.

"I gotta get to class now before the bell rings again, but use this map to help you find your way back. You got your schedule right? You know what class you go to now?" I have history now I believe. I was going back to Ms. Clawthorne again.

"Yes I do." Willow nodded and was turning around, but I grabbed her arm before she left.

"Hey...thanks for talking with me...that was a first...opening up to someone like that..." she smiled and lightly punched my arm

"It's nothing. I am always willing to talk if something's up. Same with the others. If anything is bothering you, come to us and we'll help you out." She gave me a smirk as well. "Oh and don't worry, that conversation will stay with us only." I chuckled and gave her a thumbs up. "Thanks Willow."

She nodded again, and quickly disappeared into the hallway. I looked at the map, tracked where I was and walked into the office to sign up for the Azura book club.

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Looking at the map Willow gave me, I walked up to the door that led into History, and swung it open. I was met with Ms. Clawthorne writing something on the board, and she turned around to see me nervously standing there.

"Oh, there you are Luz. What happened, did you get lost in the halls?" She asked, as I stumbled my way in the room.

"I went to the office. I heard there were clubs I could sign up for.." I already knew I was late. The bell rang like 4 minutes before I reached the room, so why was I so nervous again?

"Did they not write you a note?"

"...what now?" I felt my mind go blank, as I felt my muscles twitch. I didn't know I was supposed to get a note from the office. They never mentioned that. Ms. Clawthorne sighed and gave me a light smile.