A New Chapter.

Two months had passed. Katelyn did nothing but read manga or use the computer all day long. Katelyn woke up early, she fixed herself, then entered her bus. The two or more months she stayed at home felt like years. She was bored, every single day. Plus her sister Kaye who graduated college as a nurse, started having her review for the upcoming board exams. Katelyn barely saw her at home.

Katelyn, had a busmate named Jessica. A sophomore. She sat beside Katelyn in the bus. They chatted. Katelyn talked about how excited and nervous she was. Well, entering High School, for Katelyn felt like starting over, living a new life. Some things, or possibly everything would change.

Jessica, walked with her. They walked down the catwalk. The new building, felt so different. Katelyn maybe would need some time to get use to it.

They climbed up the stairs, at the second floor, there's another set of stairs leading to the second and a half floor. Jessica brought Katelyn to her section. Class I-A. The star as they call it. She dropped her things and then next went with Jessica to her classroom.

They walked non-stop, until Katelyn saw Cassidy. "Finally." she murmured. She asked Jessica if she could get excused or something. It wasn't hard, Jessica was talking to her friend.

"Hey, so.. what's up?" Cassidy greeted her. "Nothing much." Katelyn replied with a smile. The two girls were squealing and talking about how excited they were. Aside from all the excitement, Cassidy told her a sad news. Turns out, she almost didn't make it on the first day of school. She just came back home from her grandfather's funeral.

The high school students were asked to leave their bags and proceed to the assembly area. Cassidy and Katelyn stayed together.

That's when Katelyn saw Doyle. "Hey C, I thought Doyle transferred to Millerstone Academy?"
"Oh. I guess we'll be seeing him for another year then." was all Cassidy said. Once the ceremony finished. Everyone went back to their classroom and then down again for the seminar.

The whole day ended with that. Just a seminar. Nothing much for the first day of High school.

Sorry. Again.

It was the summer vacation. Soon, Katelyn would be in her first year of High School. She currently got addicted to some shows and reading manga. Staying up late just to read them.

One morning, she went online. She asked Margie Herring for help.

KFields: Margie, I need your help.
MargieHerring: What is it?
KFields: I don't know. but I don't feel the same about Mason. Like having some vacation without him feels like, some time to breathe.
MargieHerring: Then what are you planning to do?
KFields: Well, I need help to tell him. I can't do it alone. I've hurt him before.
MargieHerring: Then we'll have a conference.

Mason Lawrence has signed in.

MargieHerring: You ready?
KFields: Guess so.

Margie Herring has invited you to a conference.

MargieHerring: So..
MasonLawrence: ???
MargieHerring: Katelyn, tell him.
KFields: Uhmm.. Mason.. I'm sorry.
MasonLawrence: You don't like me anymore?
KFields: Sorry.

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MasonLawrence: Is there someone new?
KFields: No.
MasonLawrence: Then why?
KFields: I don't feel the same way. Sorry.

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The day passed normally. Katelyn read manga but still thought how unfair she was to Mason. But it was better to tell it to him than pretend and lie to him since he would find out sooner or later right?

Katelyn didn't become his girlfriend. That's one thing a lot of people ask. But with the MU stuff, she never actually became free. Mason gets easily jealous. Even with Benny, Katelyn's best friend. With Doyle. With Matt, his best friend. With Evan. Who's next?

Katelyn does admit that she gets jealous too. With Kimberleigh.

On that night. Katelyn was reading some manga online when the phone rang.

"Hello?" "Hello." A deep voice answered. It was obviously Mason. "Why?" Katelyn asked.

"What's wrong? Tell me. Why? Is there someone new?-" He wasn't finished yet, he obviously has a lot of questions in his mind. "Sorry. No. There's no one new. I just don't feel the same. I don't know. I have to go. I'm really sorry." "Just remember, I love you." And they hung up.

Summer. Changes a lot of things. Ends things. Starts things. What else would happen?

Graduation.

It was early in the morning. Katelyn woke up at around 5:30 am. The commencement won't start until 8am. Katelyn asked her sister to hurry up which annoyed her Kaye. Their parents called just when they were fighting. They asked them to stop it. Especially that it's a special occassion and all.

Actually, having the fight with Kaye didn't bother Katelyn. It was the fact that her parents won't be with her on that special day that actually made her feel like it didn't matter at all. When would her parents actually be there in a memorable and special occasion of her life?

Her cousin fetched them and drove them down to Hillsdale.

Her sister paid for the photo services. Then went to the gymnasium.

Katelyn on the other hand went to the assembly area. She saw her classmates, took pictures with them. She would miss everything. Staying in the grade school building, their teachers, some classmates, the subjects everything. Realizing that she's spending the last minutes of her grade school life, she made the most of it. Talking to everyone, laughing.

She talked most especially to Benny, Cassidy, Halley. They talked about what Cassidy would do. "My parents asked me to choose. Which one of them would stay for me to stay here." She said. "It's hard. Choosing one might make them feel bad or something."

They finished talking. Then they lined up. The ceremony's about to start.

They one by one walked down the red carpet. Katelyn then went to her seat. Beside Tricia.

The ceremony passed. Her sister, Kaye, went up the stage with her. The batch sang Thanks to You. Then for the last song, Farewell. Katelyn shed a tear or two. It is, truly the end of her grade school days. People would leave. Things would change.

"Goodbye and thank you grade 6, for the last time." Ms. Norbury said. "Goodbye and thank you for the last time Ms. Norbury." They greeted goodbye.

Katelyn was fetched by her sister. They went directly to the car. No time for more chit chats. Then she actually slept at home.

When she woke up, she got ready to go to the mall and ocean park.

She came with her sister and her sister's boyfriend. Without her parents but still she wanted to have fun.

They ate at the mall. Then went to the ocean park.

They got three tickets. 0002-00025640, 0002-00025641, 0002-00025642. Were their ticket numbers. Katelyn got the 2nd one. They joined the line. Took pictures.

They had a tour. Still took pictures.

It was night time. They were about to go. They were walking and taking pictures when Kaye took the camera. And, goodbye pictures. they were all deleted.

They laughed about it at least. They had pictures in their cellphones.

Bequeathal.

It was almost dark when Katelyn left her house. She came to school for this night's event wearing a simple gray jacket, skinny jeans and flats.

She arrived at the school holding her ticket.

She joined the long line bringing some memories on how the past bequeathal sucked.

She saw the grade five students wearing semi-formal clothes. Like the girls were wearing dresses. Louie, a grade 5 student approached her, they talked for a while.

Katelyn went to Halley. This year would be a nice one. She hoped. Not only for her but for her friends as well. For Cassidy, she would be with Matt. At last, his work finally paid off. After waiting for so long, she finally became his girlfriend.

For Benny, at least he has the guts to ask Halley.

The students were asked to form their lines by sections. Katelyn started getting worried. Mason still wasn't around. What if he doesn't show up? What if he uses this chance as revenge for what Katelyn did last bequeathal?

She asked Halley, if she saw him. But Halley said no. The different colors of light made Katelyn feel a little dizzy.

The opening ceremony ended. Then he came. Wearing a black jacket. His friends took him away and made him fix his hair. The way it was when he had his graduation picture taken.

He came to her. They walked, talked and saw different couples. Like their friends Margie Herring and Oliver Johnson. Margie finally had her chance with Oliver. She liked him ever since grade 2. And now, they were finally together. Unfortunately, they would be seperated for High School. Maybe some Long Distance Relationship would work?

Katelyn and Mason went to get some food. After eating, they went outside the classroom.

It was the first slow dance.

Katelyn and Mason danced. Not only one song but all the songs. Iris, Only Reminds Me of You, I'll be, and more. Then he was fetched. Katelyn said goodbye.

Then she danced with Tricia. They were getting close again. They danced Sway. Beside them, were Cassidy and Karen Smith danced as well.

Mason, actually came back. Like he didn't want to leave. Katelyn felt the same. Not wanting the night to end. Like it was a very problem- free night. But everything has its end. Even a beautiful night. Nothing lasts forever. Forever is a lie. Everything is transitory.

Out of School Competition.

Katelyn went to scool early. Bringing her costume for the contest. They practiced and practiced. The teachers placed make up on their faces. For the past month, Katelyn had grown close with the grade 5 students because of the contest.

The school entered them in a competition between private schools. Representatives from the fifth and sixth grade were grouped together to recite a piece altogether. They had to memorize it, place actions, let some people act in front. As for Katelyn she's part of those people chosen to act in front.

After everything, they rode two seperate cars.

They reached the venue and saw other students from different schools. They sat outside the auditorium and did some other preparations. It was almost lunch, they ordered food from the nearby restaurant.

They continued preparing. They placed powder on Matt's hair. He would act as Katelyn's father who would get mad and send her away. The rest placed black inks on their body to look like street children.

The contestants and their teachers with them entered the auditorium.

Hillsdale was thought to be the 8th performer but was changed.

Katelyn while waiting passed notes with her classmates. She checked her bag for her ballpen and found out that her red ballpen's ink spilled.

Halley had a good idea and tld her to use the ink as props. She placed red ink on Katelyn's wrist to make her look like she slit her wrist. Well, in the story, her role actually would.

Time for their performance.

They climbed up the stage and started. Katelyn stayed at the back, waiting for her turn to stay in front.

When she did, she exchanged lines with Matt. Then he pushed her. Katelyn fell, he pushed her hard but well, it was part of their act. The stage was made up of wood and it acually made a sound from the impact of Katelyn's fall. The audience reacted and whispered to each other.

Later on there's this scene with drunken guys. They pulled Katelyn and one pushed her. She fell. Now harder than the first. It actually made her hip hurt. Imagine falling hard on the tiled floor.

Then there goes the part where she slit her wrist.

The performance finished. It turned out great. But still wasn't the best among all. They lost. But it was fun. All those times of practicing. Commuting to classmates' houses.

They went back to their school. Katelyn still wearing her costume went to their classroom. Then she saw Doyle and she went to her training.

Doyle started training her for the upcoming basketball competition. Being part of the varsity, he's a good teacher. Katelyn learned how to shoot, dribble and pass the ball. She trained together with Halley.

She played with Matt, Evan and Mason on that day. It was hard, wearing flip flops.

Her day actually turned out great.

Dance Invitation.


Katelyn woke up at around 5:30 in the morning. It was the 7th day of the month of December. The second day after the Warcraft issue.

Katelyn went to school. Her eyes were aching. She kept on crying the day before.

Classes went the usual way.

Recess time. The boys, namely Patrick, Matt, Evan and Mason had a jamming session. It was the usual thing. Every Friday, you would hear sounds from the electric guitars or acoustic guitars playing along the fourth floor corridors.

Katelyn stayed with Halley and Benny. They chatted until, someone played A Little Less Than Sixteen Candles A Little More Touch Me by Fall Out Boy. "Halley, who's playing that?" "Mason."

Katelyn started singing along. She loved the song. "Hey guys! You have a new vocalist!" Halley joked. Katelyn stopped. She actually felt embarassed after hearing the boys stop.

They had the Religion class. Benny sat beside Katelyn. Benny did nothing but tease Katelyn about Mason. "I told Mason to play A Little Less for you." Katelyn ignored what Benny said. Besides, why would he play something for her.

After Religion, Benny walked towards Mason. He went back to Katelyn saying "Mason's mad. He said that I was making him jealous."

Badminton time. Instead of playing, Katelyn excused herself from the club activities to sell some products she made for T.L.E. Together with Alison, she roamed around the school holding the beaded bracelets. She went to the badminton hall. Mason's club actually stays there. When the two girls left the place "Katelyn, Mason was lookin a while ago." Alison said.

Dismissal time. Luckily, Katelyn's group finished selling all their bracelets. Sarah Aberdeen, Katelyn's classmates last fourth and fifth grade came to her. "Is it true? Did you really get caught?" Katelyn ignored the question. Instead came to Mason. He was the only one there who's involve in the 'event'

Katelyn realized that soon, Mason would go to his extracurricular activity. Namely the Science Wizards. "You have to go to Science Wizards right?" Mason nodded. "uhmm. See you then." Mason finally said and then left.

Katelyn left. Then Erik Olssen, their class president, approached her. "If Mason asks you to dance for the bequeathal, would you say yes?" "Why?" Erik left.

Mason then asked her personally. Still she asked why. "I want to dance with you because I like you." Katelyn confessed her feelings as well. She nodded as a sign that she would dance with him. Ms. Norbury came and called him.

After the Science Wizards they talked. Katelyn discovered a lot of things. Like what happened last Valentines day.

Katelyn found a rose on top of her desk after recess. Then when she needed to take a book from her bag, she saw a blue magic plastic. When she came home, she saw the writing. "The most precious things can neither be seen nor touched but felt in our hearts." Funny thing is, there was a receipt. Katelyn couldn't help laughing that day.

Mason at first didn't remember that he was the one who gave Katelyn. Katelyn asked Mason to accept her add request in Y!M.

When she came home. She went online. Around 6pm, someone accepted her request. Mason.

"You're Supposed to Be My Best Friend."

When People say it's Christmas, you would usually think about gifts. Receiving. But maybe for Katelyn, Giving is really better than to receive. Even if a lot of pain comes with it.

It was a normal Wednesday morning. The students had an assembly. The Sub- Unit Head organizing a 'Pet Talk' with the grade six students at around 2:30 pm.

Classes had gone as usual. Recess time. Halley came to Katelyn, convincing her to come with the group later on that day. Katelyn knew the reason, it was for her to at least try playing Warcraft.

Katelyn said no. Halley came rushing out the door and entered through the other one. Coming directly to Doyle. And. Screaming "Doyle! Katelyn's coming!" Doyle sure became happy. A new possible member for their group. Katelyn then didn't have the chance to well, decline. Trying it once won't hurt right? she thought.

Tricia on the other hand, ate lunch with her. Like what she normally does. Then Katelyn would go buy food. For her and for Tricia. It had been their agreement that Katelyn would treat Tricia if she would go with her and buy lunch. Tricia tried changing Katelyn's mind. Telling her she might get caught. Katelyn told her she'll just try. Once. That's it.

2:30pm. The students. Grade 6 students lined up outside their classrooms and proceeded to the Big AVR. Their Sub-unit head teacher discussing their usual violations in the school regulations. It took an hour for her to actually finish. An hour which felt like years. So boring. Katelyn actually felt like sleeping.

3:30pm. The grade 6 students were dismissed. Katelyn bid goodbye to Tricia. She went with Halley to Doyle's school bus. There, Doyle collected money. From Katelyn, Halley, Matt, Patrick, Mason, and Evan. After collecting money amounting to 140. Doyle talked to his bus driver. Telling him he would go to some tutorial like place. Together with his six friends.

Before they even entered the bus, they bought drinks. Alison Quentin, Kimberleigh and Anna came to them and asked where they were going. Well, they told the truth. Trusting their classmates. They rode the bus. As the bus left the school grounds, Katelyn sat beside Halley.

The bus stopped right in front of the center. Katelyn asked Halley to try holding her hand. "It's cold-" then touched the softrdink Katelyn held on her other hand. "Colder than the drink." Katelyn usually had cold hands when she's about to experience something bad.

She felt so nervous. Like her legs were somewhat wobbly as she stepped forward to the shop just above the center. They all went inside. Doyle, entered first and immediately said "Exact. 7!" Katelyn saw that there were only 7 computers left. Exact for them. Doyle gave the money he collected to a girl. Katelyn sat between Doyle and Halley. Doyle was going to teach her. He gave her the codename Xangel_kissX. The battle started.

Katelyn kept on dying. Not actually knowing what's happening. Plus. Mason kept on killing her.

Ten minutes or so. Halley whispered something to Katelyn. Tried not to make her voice sound worried and panicky but she obviously was "Katelyn, Ms. Norbury's there with the SUH." Katelyn said the same to Doyle. Until everyone knew and they actually looked at their adviser.

Ms. Norbury asked them to move out of the computer shop. They did and sat at the bench found outside. Katelyn started crying. Even Halley. They are girls after all. Even though the boys were able to keep their composure, the two girls couldn't they just had to cry it out.

Their teacher talked to them. Halley on the other hand apologized to Katelyn. "Sorry. It's my fault. I shouldn't have forced you." Her eyes easily turned red. Katelyn, crying as well told her "It's not your fault."

They rode a tricycle. Then went to the benches near the trees. Their adviser Ms. Norbury talked to them. Katelyn sat beside Halley. On her other side Mason. Ms. Norbury asked for a diary. Katelyn volunteered to get hers. But because of everything that's happening actually broke the cover.

When she came back, the teacher took the diary and flipped the pages. She looked for the rules. Found the 7 kids' violation. She talked some sense into them. "Do you guys know what would happen? You Matt, Mason, Halley. You'll be out of the honor students. You'll be graduating. You Patrick, your application for your school of choice might be affected. As for you Doyle, you might get kicked out of being a varsity player." Katelyn didn't know what to feel. Beside her Halley sat, blaming herself. Thinking about Katelyn when she should be thinking about her parents' reactions. Katelyn had nothing to lose. For now.

Katelyn continued crying. When someone told her "Stop crying" Katelyn felt irritated knowing who said that she turned her head towards him "Why do you even care?" Then faced Ms. Norbury again. Mason didn't say a word after that.

Doyle and Patrick both stood up and went to Ms. Norbury asking if they could take all the punishments since they started it. But the teacher said, everyone had an offense. Wearing their uniforms. Even if it is someone's first time, they still disobeyed a rule. Everyone needs to face the consequences of their actions.

The students were called inside the SUH's office. Ms. Norbury came too. The teacher talked about the offense and the possible people she might contact to inform the sad news. As for Katelyn, her sister, Kaye. Speaking of that, how could she inform her parents?

The SUH asked them to write an essay narrating what happened.

Katelyn didn't actually understand the instructions. Thinking about things. Like how her friends were willing to take the punishment. How they're blaming themselves. So she asked the person next to her. Who happens to be Mason. That's when he told her "I came because you came" "why?" "Because.. It might be fun to have a new player in the group."

Now, not only did Katelyn feel so bad that Halley's blaming herself. She felt worse hearing that Mason got into this mess because of her.

During the whole conversation with the SUH. Doyle actually blurted out that he thinks it's Tricia's doing. Telling their plan to the teachers. Katelyn and Kalley immediately opposed. "Tricia won't ever do that. She's so kind."

The teachers promised to keep it confidential among the students. So to do that, they sent the seven kids out the office one by one. Katelyn was the second to the last. Last was Mason.

Katelyn saw Eric Lyndon. He said "It was Tricia." Okay. That confirms it all. It was Tricia's doing.

Katelyn snapped. Falling onto the ground. Kneeling. Crying harder. She didn't actually mind that she was there at like, the middle of the place. Kneeling on a rocky surface and crying. Halley held her hand. Mason did too. They both helped her get up. Katelyn couldn't get up, or better yet, didn't want to stand up. Her supposedly best friend, betraying her?

She looked at the office. And unfortunately saw Tricia. That's some torturing she's been experiencing.

She came to her school bus. Still crying. But just stared out the window.

She came home. Went straight to her room. She looked at herself in the mirror. Her eyes were red. From crying.

The phone rang. She answered it. "Hello." Katelyn said. Her voice a little shaky from crying. "Hello." Tricia said on the other line, her voice sent chills down Katelyn's spine.

"Hello? Katelyn? I'm so sorry. I just had to do that. Because God didn't want you to do that again." Hearing this made tears start falling down Katelyn's cheeks.

"Don't include God's name here." Katelyn said, raising her pitch high. "They would actually lose something. What they worked hard for!"

"But, I couldn't help it. You joined them." "And so, you mean to say it's my fault now? I can't believe I actually never thought about you doing this. You're supposed to be my best friend. Why would you do this?" "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. I was just worried." They ended the conversation there.

Katelyn continued crying non- stop. Which made her eyes look like they were bleeding. Being red and all. She went online and, Nigel Ashcroft, Halley's crush im-ed her.

NigelAshcroft: is it true you got caught?

Wow. Even someone from a different section knew.

KFields: Halley.
HalleyBrandon: Hey. I'm sorry.
KFields: It's not your fault.

They chatted. Until Katelyn received a text message. From Alison. Rumored to have told the teachers about Katelyn and the others.

",katelyn, sorry, just ask doyle about what i did. i didn't tell. i'm sorry about what happened. hope you forgive me. don't worry, i'll talk to ms. norbury. i'll try my best. sorry. i know that you don't have a best friend anymore, even though you don't treat me like how you treat tricia, i know you'll do everything not to put her in danger. i just wanted to say sorry. maybe, tricia did something very horrible but i know you're kind. just follow your heart. i'm really sorry. btw, what about our tle? tricia can't do it. she's been crying since a while ago. anyway, if you don't reply, its okay. i just want you to know that i'm sorry and goodluck tomorrow."

Katelyn didn't know what to do about the next day she'll have to go to school. Face her classmates and her friends. The other six who practically got into this mess because of her. Especially Tricia, who happened to be the person she thought was her best friend. Someone she could count on and trust.

Maybe trusting people is just not always good. Trust could break you into many pieces.

Sorry.

Katelyn grew up into a 12 year old girl, going to school, spends time with her friends and well needing to say sorry.

It was a Wednesday morning. The 21st day of the month of November.

Katelyn wore her regular uniform. By the end of this day, her class would have their homeroom. Specifically the continuation of the Bull Session.

Katelyn went to school. Bringing her bag and art materials. Unfortunately, she was assigned as the leader of a group. They would have to make a lantern. What's worse, it was an activity where she needed to cooperate with Mason. After their long fight. It's not anymore counted as a fight. Katelyn's not mad at him, he may be mad at her which was such a big possibility.

Katelyn went to school. Got through all the subjects until it was time for Homeroom.

A lot of people sat in front of the class, chosen through draw lots. It's nearly time. Katelyn actually volunteered to be the last one. She wanted to use the opportunity to at least say sorry to Mason. Before his birthday.

She did. But since it was a bull session, she didn't mention his name. Though it was pretty obvious who she was saying sorry to. She actually did, but it didn't seem like he was listening. He seemed to be talking to his friends by that time. Like maybe he was intentionally avoiding to listen to her. It sucked feeling that way, but well, Katelyn knew she made some mistake. She've hurt the person. It was a small price to pay.

Homeroom finished. The class was dismissed.

Katelyn grabbed her bag and proceeded to the waiting area. Near the sister's house. She waited for her groupmates who eventually arrived. Even Mason. Well he had to. And since Patrick Hall was there too. He had one best friend with him. They would all stay until 5:40pm. Bus riders would join the grade 2 and 4.

They started walking. Pasting pieces of cellophane on the star frame. Newspapers and so on and so forth. Benny came. He tried helping Katelyn say sorry to Mason. Again. And so did Cassidy. Both of them helped. Until the next thing Katelyn knew, she was seated near Mason and they were talking. "Sorry." Was what she said. "What for?" "For the bequeathal thing." "Why? What did you do?" "Well. Saying no when you asked me to dance." the conversation went on and on. With some of Benny and Cassidy's eaves dropping.

Mason won't forgive Katelyn. Katelyn understands that. But thanks to Cassidy and Benny he did. Benny even said "This hurts more for Katelyn than it does for you right now."

Some more minutes til 5:40. The group started cleaning. They actually did a lot of things today. Finished a lot of work in their lantern. Some were asked to bring the lantern inside their classroom while the others picked up the pieces of paper scattered on the floor.

It was 5:40. The grade 2 and 4 students were making noise as they drag their stroller bags out of the gate and into the bus areas. Katelyn took her bag and then left. At least something ended well.

Non-stop Fights with Teri.

The next day after the pictorial, Katelyn walked the school grounds with Halley. They talked about Teri. Katelyn asked what happened. About their fight. Halley explained.

Back inside the classroom, Katelyn was informed by some girls about what Teri said about her. Like when she said bye to everyone before leaving, Teri actually said "bye, don't ever come back" And while her photos were being taken, she also said "I see a tupperware with feet."

Katelyn let that pass. She didn't confront Teri. She has no plans.

Later on, Katelyn, while seated inside the classroom saw Evan walking. When he passed by her, he dropped a letter. It was from Teri, written by Cassidy.

The letter contained her message of actually saying sorry. But then, she suddenly said "But if you still won't accept my apology then maybe you're still tempted by the devil." Katelyn actually felt like laughing but she didn't.

It was a Thursday. Usual day for Scouting. The girl scouts had their class inside the Big AVR. Teri, as a part of Katelyn's troop sat in front of her. They tried talking. Teri tried saying sorry. Katelyn at first won't say ok. But then she somehow gave her a time limit. "It's almost dismissal." Teri would say as she looks at her watch.

Katelyn in the end just said yes. Fighting with Teri over and over again became so tiring. How Katelyn wished her friendship with Teri would be like how they were in Grade 4.

Picture Perfect.

October 17. Time for some celebration. It's Tricia's birthday. And it's also the grade six students' pictorial day for their graduation pictures.

The girls were asked to bring any color of tube and a casual top.

It was a Wednesday. From morning, girls and boys were pulled out for the pictorial. Katelyn, being the fourteenth girl, left nearly dismissal time.

There at the room, she wore her uniform as the make up artist applied make up on their face. Simple first so that it won't look bad especially for someone wearing a uniform.

Katelyn took her shots. Then changed her clothes. The photographer showed the pictures of the boys to the girls. Some girls started blushing at the sight of their crushes. When Mason's picture was shown, most of the girls called Katelyn. Katelyn tried looking but, weren't able to. It was her turn for the retouch of make up. And Teri on the other hand who was mad at her at that time, started indirectly addressing statements at Katelyn.

Katelyn got irritated and she went to the make up artist. Pose. Picture.

When Katelyn was almost done, she talked to Halley. Teri actually confronted Halley and fought with her. Asking "Why are you talking to her?" "Well, she's my friend too." After taking her last shots, Katelyn got dressed up, but didn't remove her make up. Afraid that she might be left behind by her school bus.

She ran to her classroom. Wearing her uniform. While climbing up the stairs she suddenly saw her classmates and Mason. "What the." Katelyn said but continued running and get her bag.

2nd Quarter.

A quarter has passed. 3 more to go.New Seating arrangement. Katelyn remained seated beside Benny. But soon became Doyle's seatmate. Report cards were distributed. Merits given to achievers. Time to have new classmates. Kimberleigh Weintraub. and Sage Francis.

Kimberleigh, the popular volleyball player. Friends with popular kids. Even Ana Cody. The teacher assigned her near Ana and was later on transferred in front of Katelyn. They actually kind of got close. Well, they were. In grade 3. And now. They could be. They shared songs, quotes and more.

On the other hand, Sage Francis, is the shy and quiet girl. But she's friendly.

Katelyn continued hanging out with Tricia Rekien. Actually became her best friend. The smart, somehow small, chubby and long haired brunette. She even went to Katelyn's birthday. Well. At her house. A little celebration. Only her. Though some were invited as well. The others weren't allowed either by their parents or by theirselves since the quarterly examination's near. They played, and talked and all. It was fun seriously.

Grade 6.

Katelyn, an eleven year old girl. Living with her sister Kaye. Her parents in Australia. Recently joined by her sister Kalley. Now she's actually in her last year of elementary. Together with her old classmates. Maybe with new ones too.

Katelyn woke up. The sky was still dark. Around 5am. She took a bath and wore her uniform. Her school bus fetch her.

As she walked the school grounds holding her things. Still had a little hang over from the summer vacation. She came to her classroom. At the uppermost floor of their building together with Halley.

Some students were there. Seated. "Just find the one with your name." Someone said. Katelyn looked for hers. She roamed around the classroom and finally saw her chair. At the 3rd group from the door, 3rd row. She dropped her things and tried sitting down. She looked at her left and checked the name posted at the empty seat. "Benny"

"Oh no. This can't be" Katelyn murmured. Benny, the little, annoying, bugs bunny she met in grade four. Katelyn got irritated. How could Benny Stowe become her classmate? Even worse, her seatmate.

Katelyn complained to Halley. Until, well, Benny actually entered the room and found his chair. Had the same reaction with the irritated look. He walked like he was dragging his feet.

Nothing much changed with Benny except the braces. But Katelyn hoped his attitude changed.

Sarah A. on the other hand is in a different section now.

The first quarter passed. Benny actually, well, became Katelyn's best friend. Who would've thought? The two people who hated each other would actually be Best Friends.

Well. With Evan Davidson. He's well, the past. Maybe Summer does change everything. Too much of everything.

Catching Up.

Katelyn finished her fifth grade. While her eldest sister graduated college. Everything was set. She's nearly going to Australia. To follow their parents.

During the Christmas Vacation, Katelyn spent it with her sister. Her other sister Kaye went to Australia. Katelyn, remembering her eldest sister would soon leave, took the chance to catch up. To be close to her. But Kalley always leaves the house and go somewhere with her friends.

Katelyn weren't always in good terms with her sisters. They usually fight. But by the end of the day, would be able to fix it.

As the days passed, the month of April came. Kalley's graduation is nearly coming. Katelyn, Kalley and Kaye bought their attires for the special occassion. Katelyn settled in for a dress and a bolero. Kalley, a black dress. Kaye. Pants and blouse.

On the occassion itself. Katelyn and her sisters had to wake up early. She wore her dress and bolero. Her sisters fixed her hair. Kalley curled her hair. Make up done.

They went to the venue. Katelyn and Kaye had to leave Kalley. They had to go to the family area. The seats. Away from the graduates.

They took pictures of Kalley. It took more than 2 hours for the ceremony to finish.

They went to the mall. Ate at a restaurant and celebrated Kalley's graduation. Only the three of them.

Not a long time passed when Kalley's papers were fixed. She would leave.

They took pictures of the three of them together. Kalley told their maid all the things she should do. Now that, the head of the house is practically gone. They rode the car and went to the airport. The two girls bid goodbye to Kalley.

The Rest of Fifth Grade.

After the Bequeathal night, Katelyn started spending her school days without Halley and Teri. Instead she started getting closer to Cassidy Woolfe.

Katelyn went to school, seeing almost half of her classmates. Since the merit card holders were gone, it actually felt sad. Way to give an environment who had a messed up life. As Cassidy approached the assembly line, Katelyn greeted her. "Hey C." Cassidy looked dead. Well, it's not surprising since, she had the same bad night as Katelyn. They talked about the bequeathal night. Funny, how they have the guts to talk about it when, practically, it was something they should forget. A bad memory they should bury deep down and never ever remember. Too much drama. As Cassidy teased Brett about what Evan did to her, well for revenge since Katelyn teased her about Matt. Katelyn remembered the night, when she got home, she actually had to pretend like she's okay since, well, her sisters were there. She smiled, said hi and just ran up to her room. Locked the door and, cried.

It was time for the assembly. They prayed, sang the national anthem and etc. When it was finally done, they went up to their classroom. And, sat down at their chairs. That's when Anna Cody asked Cassidy. "Are these seats taken?" "I don't think so." Anna sat down.

During Computer time, Katelyn and Cassidy would have a piece of paper, where they write down songs and messages. They do this at least to express their depression. The next thing she knew, Katelyn, Cassidy, Anna and Sarah Aberdeen had started hanging out during breaks. They started cracking jokes and laughing. Talk about boys, school and more. They even formed their group. That's what they did for the rest of their fifth grade, being away from their own closest friends and getting close with the rest.

Bequeathal.

The sky was slowly turning dark. As Katelyn stayed in the line of students waiting outside the Upper gradeschool building. Holding her ticket. Her classmates saw her. Halley, probably was inside helping fix the venue. She was a member of the Student Council anyway.

Katelyn entered the venue. Not expecting what happens. Once everyone was inside. The Student council started the event. The music starts playing. Lights, had different colors. Katelyn searched for Halley. She saw her. Sadly, this is the last event they'll share together for the fifth grade. Halley would leave for her early examinations. Still an honor student.

She decided to buy a drink. Then went back to her friends. The night went dull. She mostly stayed at the sound system area, just talking to her history teacher who insisted that she should dance. She didn't want to.

Doyle, on the other hand encouraged Katelyn to tell Evan that she likes him. She can't. But in the end, Evan was so insensitive that Katelyn bursted it out. She started crying a little, something good about Evan was, the time he even asked Katelyn if she was alright. He himself had a screwed up night. Getting somewhat heart broken by Cassidy. Who stayed with Matt. Who had a bad night as well. Well, screw that. This night had no happy moments.

Not only Katelyn but someone else. Mason. Whom Katelyn have ignored for a long time. Who actually said sorry, Katelyn answered yes but in a non-sincere way. Halley on the other hand was missing. Teri, with maybe, her crush.

Everything happened so badly that Katelyn just wanted to go home. Can't wait for her maid to pick her up. Then, "Katelyn Fields." Announced the teacher. Katelyn immediately stood up. And went home. The Bequeathal was indeed a nightmare. Too bad there's school on monday.

Bossy.

It was a thursday afternoon. Homeroom time. The class were grouped by their teacher Ms. Pellet.

They were asked to play a little skit.

Katelyn was grouped with Teri.

No one wanted to start. Katelyn wanted to help and started asking. What role they want. What they want to do. She even asked Teri, "Teri, what role do you want?" But she never replied. Mad probably. The time for practice ended. Time for the presentation.

Katelyn and her groupmates didn't have anything to show. They didn't finish.

It was time to go home. That's when the fight started. Until Teri and Katelyn were called by Ms. Pellet.

"You're too bossy!" Teri told Katelyn with her high pitch voice. She started crying. "What am I suppose to do? If I don't ask, nothing would happen. I asked you what you wanted. You never said anything." Katelyn tried explaining, but eventually started crying. The two cried and cried as they told the teacher their sides. Their points.

The day ended but they never fixed it. Teri and Katelyn stayed mad at each other.

The next days, things stayed the same. Until Katelyn played a game with a friend inside their classroom. Morning. Not a lot of people were there yet.

She spinned the wheel. Then answered her classmate's question. "Would you forgive her?"

"NO."

Then Ms. Pellet had a talk with the class. A week has passed. It was homeroom time again. Teri shared. She knew about what Katelyn said. She said sorry. Katelyn said sorry. They became okay. For now that is.

5th Grade.

After the summer. It was time to go to the fifth grade. What would happen? Would it all be a happy experience? What would change, especially now that there is a section called as the 'star'.

Katelyn with all her things fixed. Covered books. Named materials. New Uniform, shoes and all. Her bus fetch her. She carried a backpack.

She still saw Halley in her school bus. They were getting closer. They went to their section. The so called 'star section'. Katelyn at first didn't seem to get what's wrong about being part of it. Their adviser entered the room. Ms. Pellet. She had long curly hair. One look at her, somehow made Katelyn feel a little worried. Scared.

The class introduced themselves.

It was break time. Sarah Aberdeen and Sydney Macdowell came to her and Sydney approached her with "I hate you." "Why?" "Gerard likes you." "Like. As if? You know how i liked him before but it turns out, he likes you." They all laughed. The break ended so fast. They didn't even finish their conversations.

Katelyn met different people. Cassidy Woolfe. Had long black hair, pretty face. She met her during an Art Program. Their Art teacher chose people to join, they studied blending. Katelyn lack some pastel and took some courage to ask Cassidy. It kind of made Katelyn feel worried since Cassidy looked a little unapproachable. When she did, Cassidy turned out to be kind. She smiled as thanks. Then they started becoming close. Especially with the seating arrangement's help.

Doyle Rickerson. Someone she met during the second quarter. He sat near her. She started liking Pokemon because of him. He was addicted to it. Then they would laugh about Baylor Kenyon. Doyle's athletic, poetic and had this leadership thing in him. He actually formed a group. With selected students from their section as 'heroes'. Katelyn became the Mystic hero. It was for laughs. They would draw their own character.

Matt Olsen. Tall, thin guy. They started talking also because of the seating arrangement. He sat beside Callie. He had this leadership thing in him as well. That at time that Erik Olssen gets impeached, he replaces him. He was artistic as well. Liked music. Considered as a heartthrob. Katelyn actually told him "I don't know why a lot of girls like you. You're not actually cute."