Sigh... It's already the start of the new school year, and already I'm already having a huge headache. I can't wrap my head around the new environment... I feel so out of place here, like I don't belong in the big city. I would have never moved to a town like this if not for my folks, who insisted it's for my own good and I would have a better life, school education, job, blah blah blah. Ugh, they are so annoying. At least I have my books; they're my only escape from this boring pushover world. I always dreamed one day I could escape into the life of the characters in the books I read.
Stepping into the open, I feel the wind blowing through my hair. School had just gone out for the day, and I ended up having to drag my deadweight body home to study for my exams, which I know my parents will pester me about—studying hard, getting excellent grades to get into a top college where those snotty rich kid losers are. I have no intention of going to such a school. Well, ...it's not like
I'm stupid without any talents or ability to get into those high-class fancy schools. Trust me, I do. Heck, I'm already at the top of my class, and still nobody pays attention to me because of my high grades.
How can they?
They treat me as if I'm some kind of inhumane person who'd slip rat poison in their food while they weren't looking. Humans can be so strange at times, pushing away the one thing that can be of use to you just because they seem more inferior to you. Funny, isn't it? And I prefer it that way, hiding behind the curtains in hopes no one pays attention to me. I'm a hothead with a nasty temper; it's best to avoid being in the front stage. Absolutely not!!!! I won't get myself in trouble; I just got here, like the fresh fish that's bought.
Not after what happened in my last school that got me transferred here. No, I must remain strong; my train is coming...
I ran off quickly to catch a seat. It was always busy at this time of the hour when my school was over. There were teachers, students, and maybe even the people who got off work early. Still, I can't delay.
"STOMP."
Yes, I made it in time, and even better, I got a seat that's near the front, my favorite spot because it's the most quiet from the rest of the ongoing passengers. As I'm taking my seat, I pull out one of my favorite novels I had been reading for some time. It was my big sister Laya who gave me this book as a present for my birthday last month, but I never got the time to read it with how busy I've been preparing for my midterm exams. Soon after exams were done, I finally managed to pick up the book and look at it, and it was the best decision I ever made. I've been hooked on this book since.
The author had suddenly decided to stop publishing books physically but still continued her work on online forums, which is a relief. I don't know what I'd do if she suddenly stopped making such masterpieces; I'd die of malnourishment from not getting to read one of my most beloved books.