Early EveningFIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. Finally! I’d been dying for this stupid summer break to be over. Going back to school was all I could think about and keeping myself busy until now had been difficult. I practically ran all the way there. I still walked to school, but now I could do it at my maximum speed without breaking a sweat. Despite my haste, I stopped by the bakery, knowing I’d be starving otherwise. Breakfast in hand, I hurried to the entrance. Although I’d expected it, the yard was empty. No one there yet. It made sense, it was barely 9 A.M. and the opening ceremony started at 9.30. Who else would be there half an hour earlier? Especially when all ceremonies started late. I dropped my backpack on a bench and sat next to it. I sighed deeply and looked up at the clear sky. It was

