As soon as Natasha came out of her thought she saw the school building coming into view. The building was quite large compared to the previous school she was in. Then again this is a coed school in a larger town while that was an only girls' school in a much smaller town.
She didn't have to worry about lagging behind or having to catch up with studies. It was the start of a new school year. But she felt a little fearful knowing that she would be the new girl everyone would be staring at because no one knows her. Some might even come and try talking to her. What will they ask her?
What if those people ask her about her hobbies? Isn't that what people ask about when they first meet someone? But will they even want to talk to her? what if they find her weird? what if they are bullies? she saw how the richer girls in her previous school bullied the girls from poor families. They would make fun of them and tease them about their clothes and say nasty things. Their teasing would sometimes leave the girls crying ugly. She knew how vicious those bullies could be.
She has no experience in making friends or talking to people. What if they all make fun of her? what if they try to make things difficult for her? She doesn't to how to socialize. Will they try to be friends with her? Will they invite her for hangout and get angry that she is not allowed to do something?
Her thoughts came to a halt as the car stopped. Her dad got down from the car and motioned for her to get down too. She took her bag and stepped out of the car. Her family wasn't rich but they weren't poor either. They had a decent life. This car belonged to her elder uncle. Her uncle bought a new car and sold this one to her dad at a cheaper than the original rate.
She looked at her left and stared at the school. They were standing at the main entrance of the school. From here she could see boys and girls walking around the field and talking, some boys were playing handball, some girls were sitting under a tree doing something. This school looked better that her previous one. It has trees, a playground, a small fountain was situated at one side.
"This is a large school. I'll take you to the principals office. There you will meet your homeroom teacher and you have to follow her after we get your schedule, locker number and the school map. The teacher will give you a tour of the school or let a student do that."
Her dads words made her a little tensed. What if the teacher left her with a student and she had to talk with them? What if the student was really talkative? she wasn't talkative. She doesn't talk much. What if the student is rude and doesn't want to give her a tour after the teacher leaves? What if she is bullied as soon as the teacher left?
Her thoughts went spiraling as she followed her dad towards the school administration building. They stopped in front of the reception and stated their purpose of visiting. The old and friendly looking receptionist gave them a smile and told them to wait while she informs the principal. They sat on the chairs waiting while the lady went to announce their arrival. The lady came back 5 mins later and told them to go inside as the principal was waiting for them.
They got up and went inside the office. She took in the office with her eyes as they entered. It was a beautiful office. There were a few small potted plants kept on the windowsill. A few medium framed photos of famous scientists was hung over the wall on the left side of the door. The right side had a shelf full of trophies, crests and shields. 'Those are maybe the prizes they won every year' she thought.