It was the first day of 6th grade; mom dropped me off because it was a special day, so I didn’t have to ride the bus this morning. However, that did mean I got to school right at the bell, so no time to chat or play outside with my friends. I run inside, eager as ever, looking for my classroom and nervous about meeting my teacher. I’m at the very end of the hall this year because I was the oldest in the school, I remember realizing. I enter my class and am greeted to see my friends Kelsey, Sydney, Alexis and Charlotte. I quickly look for my assigned…