Amelia spends her first full day at Excel High trying to navigate through the school's social hierarchies. She's not part of any particular group, which leaves her feeling isolated. During lunch, she sits alone in the cafeteria, observing how the different cliques interact. She notices Lucas, sitting with his friends everyone seems to know each other so well, and she feels invisible. When she accidentally spills her drink, Lucas is the first to help her clean it up, briefly talking to her and making her feel less embarrassed.
Internal Conflict: Amelia starts to wonder if someone like Lucas could ever see her as more than just the shy girl. She feels a mix of hope and uncertainty.