I stared at the huge structure with its looming stone walls and wondering once again what I was doing there. Everything screamed money, and heritage, and every arch appeared to questioning my right to tread these hallowed grounds. Staring at the ground I quickly walked in, half expecting someone to shut the gates on me at any moment.
As I walk through the hallways I notice the furtive stares directed my way. Everyone noticed the strange boy, yet no one seemed to care that I looked lost and uncomfortable. If only I could turn invisible, at least until I found the others like me. The school had a 15% reservation for economically challenged meritorious students, so I couldn’t possibly be the only misfit here.
Suddenly someone tapped my shoulder. “You look new. Would you like me to show you around?” she asked, and with that sweet voice my day immediately got a thousand times better.
In response to Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers’ 119th challenge based on a photo provided by The Magicsticgoldenrose
That’s a lovely story. I’m glad it turned out happy in the end.
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Stepping into a new school is always a little scary. I’m glad he found a welcoming face too.
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I love this! I have had to start at a new school and it sure helps when one of the nice kids befriend you! Great story!
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Yup sure does. Thank you.
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What a lovely welcome. Delightful
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Glad you liked it
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A nice warm story. Strengthens the faith in human values.
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Thank you
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That ended well! Nice story from start to finish.
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Annie at ~McGuffy’s Reader~
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Thank you.
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