My New High School Experience

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I sat on the toilet lid, and grabbed a few wet naps out. Softly, I picked each leg up and whipped his paws down. They weren't as dirty as I thought, but still I need to sleep there too. Once I’m finished washing his huge paws, I get up and walk to my room. Time for a shower, and some rest. Looking at the time on the clock by my bed, I see eleven thirty. Boy do I need to hurry. Rushing towards my closest I grab out a pair of cotton shorts and a white tank top. Comfie! Putting the close on the bathroom counter, I give the big doggie another scratch before pulling my shirt up and over my head with my sports bra. Then I take my bottoms off, and turn the knob to start the water to get warm. I brush my teeth, waiting, and petting my new doggy's head.

He looks so transfixed. Like he’s not blinking or moving, just staring up at me. Laughing I say, “Are you perving on me?” chuckling, I spit and rinse my mouth. Reaching into the shower to feel the temperature. Perfect! I was about to jump in, when he whined. “I promise to be quick. Unless you wanna join?” Opening the door widely, he rushed in. Silly dog, he must really like the water. “I guess that answers it.”

Finally under the warm water I scrubbed my body, shampooed my hair, once I was about to pick up my conditioner I noticed his huge head leaning closer to me. Does he want to be scrubbed? “Do you want me to scrub you?” I asked him, even though he seemed way tuned out as he leaned his huge head against my hip, staring up at me. “Man, I hope you don’t have an owner. I really really wanna keep you.” I told him, while petting his huge face. He grinned, literally grinned up at me while licking my hand. Hmm, he seems intelligent. “Lick my hand if you want me to keep you?” Ok, let’s see this.

Sure enough, he licked my hand while wagging his tail. “Hmm, let’s give you a name then. If you like it, lick my hand.” I told him.

“Midnight?..Nope, ok. Storm?..Nope, ok. How about Noah?..Awesome. That sounds great! My Noah!” Squatting down I wrap him in a hug.

After our shower, plus tons of towels soaked later we finally made it to bed. I lifted the blanket for him to jump in. “Goodnight, Noah. Sleep tight.” I whispered then kissed his huge black head between the ears and fell asleep.

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I woke to the sound of my annoying alarm. Lifting my hand, I smack it to finally shut up. Grinning, I close my eyes once more. One more minute wont hurt, but Noah had other plans as he licked my face. “Ok, ok, I’m up!” I giggled as I petted him while also trying to pull him away from my face. Silly boy.

“Wanna go have breakfast?” As I get out of bed, I rush throwing my bed close into the hamper while slipping my black boy short undies on, with my matching bra. I then pull my black leggings on and a gray tank top. Reaching into the closet I grab my white cardigan and pull my backpack on one shoulder. Pulling my hair into a messy bun, and I’m walking towards the door. “Come on Noah!” I called, watching his huge form race towards me.

Down at the kitchen I see mom making plates, “Goodmorning, sweetie! How’d you sleep?” She said before turning around with a smile. That quickly vanished after she saw Noah.

“Yeah, I found a dog outside yesterday. Can I keep him? I have money saved up to pay for his food and medicine.” I pleaded with my best puppy dog eyes.

“Of course, anything for my little princess.” She said while wrapping me in her arms and placing a kiss on my forehead.

She then picked a piece of bacon up and held it out for Noah. He took it softly from her hands, “So what did you name it?” She asked while passing him another bacon stripe.

“Well it is a he, and he is named Noah. Isn’t he gorgeous!” I said while leaning down and giving him another hug.

“Well Noah, I don’t want any poop in my yard. You understand.” Mom told him before passing me my plate of food.

“Ugh, mom! Not at the table.” I teased, while digging into my food.

“Good morning my precious wife, and adorable daughter. I have to hurry, dear. They called me while I was getting dressed.” He said while zipping into the kitchen. Kissing my forehead he then kisses mom’s lips. He was about to just rush out the kitchen when I said, “You forgot to give Noah a kiss.”

“Who’s Noah? Wow, when did a dog get in here?” He said while looking shocked at Noah.

“Dear, that would be Noah. Our Lovey found a friend last night, I already told her she can keep him.” Mom said while putting a slice of toast in her mouth.

“Well if mom says ok, then so do I. Welcome to the family, Noah.” Dad said before coming over and kissing his head. He then rushed out the kitchen saying he loves us before the door shuts.

“Well I guess it’s my turn to head out. I love you mom! Thank you so much for breakfast! Bye Noah! I’ll miss you! Be good for mom, ok.” I told them before giving them both a hug and a kiss. Then I hopped onto my bike and raced down the gravel road to get to school.

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Finally, I pull up to the huge school. Parking my bike, I hurry inside. Once inside, I see a swarm of unfamiliar faces. No one really looked at me or even noticed me, until the door made a huge thud as it fully closed. Causing every living soul to stair deep within my soul. Great! That’s just what I needed, with a hurried pace I made my way down the hall. Hearing whispers and feeling eyes the whole time.

Great already getting talked about. Looking up to see that there was a sign that said Office with an arrow, I quickly flew down the hall. Seeing the office door wide open, I walk in. A sweet older lady was behind the recipient's desk “Hi, can I help you with something dear?” She asked sweetly.

“Yes, I’m a new student and I was hoping to give a few papers to the principal?” I told her with a soft smile.

“Of course, what’s your name sweetie?” She said while picking up a phone, hitting a few numbers she then put it to her ear. “Lovey Vespucci.” I told her just as she started saying “Yes, we have a young lady out here, a Lovey Vespucci…Huh, alright. I’ll let her know.”

Hanging up the phone she says, “He’s busy with a few students that got into it, but he told me to tell you, to leave the paper with me. If that’s ok dear.”

Smiling, I said, “That’s perfect…here yah go.” I finished as I passed the stack of papers towards her. “Thank you for helping me.” I said before turning around and heading towards the hall. I tried studying the school map all yesterday on the trip over, so from the school office, I should be turning right, and then a left before I’m at my first class.

Following my own steps, I stepped into a classroom that was fairly empty. The teacher was busy doing something on his desk to notice me, even as I walked up to him.

“Hi, is this English 101?” I asked him, softly.

“Yes, you still have six minutes until the bell rings. I advise you to make a bathroom stop before entering as I do not allow students to leave my class after the bell.” He said before looking up at me.

“Thank you, Mr. Short. I was also wondering if we have assigned seats?” I asked with a smile.

“You're the new student I see. Well you may sit anywhere you’d like. Be that as it may, if I see any type of slacking, bullying, or talking in my class while I’m standing up and teaching. Then I will assign you a seat, Ms. Vespucci.” He says while going back to his paperwork.

Taking that as my dismissal, I make it to the back of the class and towards a corner seat. I wonder if I should take Mr. Short’s advice about using the restroom. I looked at the clock on the wall to find I still had three minutes. But I would still need to figure out where the bathrooms are. So I better not, I’d hate to be late on my first day.

So I pulled out my notebook, a pen, and a pencil. Sitting silently, I doodled on the top of my page. Creating Noah's huge adorable face in the corner with his tongue sticking out. Aw, I miss my big boy. I was just about to draw another one on the other side, when the bell rang. I looked up to see the class had filled up. Leaving only a small few seats left, one on my left and in front of me. I guess no one likes a newbie. Mr. Short got up and walked to the door. He was just about to shut it when a hand flew through. “Mr. Blackwood. You're late.” Mr. Short said to someone right out the door.

“I do apologize, I was having a conversation with Principal George.” A smooth voice was heard, as curiosity to who the voice belonged to.

“Well, if that’s the case. Then come on in.” Mr. Short said while reopening the door for the young man.