Challenge
August 2024 Drabble Challenge: First Day of School
Tell me a story in exactly 100 words using the prompt, "First Day of School." Take it in any direction you want, you don't have to use the exact phrase or keywords or anything, but do draw us in with a return to school as your theme. Please use standard punctuation, grammar, and spelling to spin a prose tale for a chance to score a whopper of a prize: TWO WHOLE DOLLARS! I'll pick the winner in early September, no need to tag me with your entry.
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I walked into the cafeteria--which was unusually quiet, for my grade at least--and scanned for my friends, a painful expression crossing my face as I met my ex best friends eyes, I quickly darted my attention to the other side of the room where I say Felicia and Darick, at least I know they want me there as much as I do.
Soon we were finding our classes and opening our lockers. Sadie was in 5/6 of my classes. New friend? I guess? She didn't want to be the only freshmen girl in Spanish.
Finally on the bus we go.....