~Claire The morning air was crisp, the sun just peeking over the horizon as I reluctantly got out of bed. Today was the day. My first day at Goldenrod High, a school notorious for its social hierarchy and cutthroat reputation. Well, yeah. I did my research. There was no bloody way I was gonna attend a school I knew nothing about. I glanced at the clock on my nightstand – 6:00 AM. I groaned, pulling the covers over my head. I wanted to stay in bed all day, but I knew I had to face the inevitable. Curse Mondays! Argh, it's the slowest time of the week! After a quick shower and a hastily thrown-together breakfast, I made my way downstairs. Rowan and Helen were already at the table, engaged in a hushed conversation. Wondered what they were talking about. "Morning, sweetheart," Helen g

