Shadows And Sunshine

of water. It wasn't easy being the new girl, especially when you came with as much baggage as I did. My name is Annie,

tten out of hand. It wasn't entirely my fault, but try telling that to the principal of my old school. They had give

These kids didn't know me, didn't know what I had been through or the struggles I faced on a daily basis. And

my shoulder or the defiance in my gaze, but I had a way of rubbing people the wrong way. And as much as I wanted to change,

thin. I took a deep breath, steeling myself for whatever challenges lay ahead. But as I

er, the n

ked out of her last

ke trouble if

t about to let a bunch of gossiping teenagers get under my skin. But as I took my seat in the ba

lost in a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. I missed my old school, despite the trouble I had caused the

more than a problem to be dealt with. I couldn't help but wonder if things

and prepared to leave. But as I made my way to the door, I was stop

ease stay behind for a moment

now? What had I done this time? With a heavy sigh, I made my way to t

dark hair and a curious expression. He looked at me with a mixture of sympat

to the boy beside her. "He's one of our top students, and I

e? Was he another do-gooder trying to save the troubled teen? I had ha

t help but feel a flicker of hope stir within me. Maybe, just maybe, this new school would

one of my own. "Nice to meet you, Joey," I

s clasped together, I knew that my life was abou