Featuring song~ golden thing • Cody Simpson

You know those days that you know in a month or two you're going to completely forget about them, because they are that boring! That's most days for me anyway. No, there's no 'crazy birth' story or 'first day of school' story. My life is just average. I am that person you walk past in the street and then for the rest of your life, you've forgotten all about them. Why? Because there's 8 billion people on this planet and unfortunately not all of us can have these amazing stories that make us who we are.

My name is Sarah, I know what 'Meh' name. (No offence to any Sarah's out there). It's not that I hate the name or anything, but my life is already pretty bland, so what made my parents think that naming me Sarah Williams would help the situation.

When I was a little girl, I use to imagine what I would look like at 17. You know how in movies all the teenagers look flawless and mature, Well I don't know happened when I hit puberty but I did not turn out looking like a celebrity! I soon had the talk with my mum, that pimples and and hair is the least of my problems. Still don't get that but what ever.

So yes I am 17, going into my final year of high school. Some might say hallelujah but I'm not so excited. See because my life is so advent full (that was sarcasm by the way), I obviously don't have a clue what I'm going to do after high school. I could become a doctor, but's A. generic and B. before I was born my dad was actually a doctor, but one day he got fired for doing something unspeakable and refuses to tell me about it. So basically my father ruined the 'Williams' reputation, and my chances at ever becoming a doctor.

"Sarah!" A loud voice yells in my ear. Why can't people just let me think to myself alone. Then I'm placed back into reality an notice that I'm still on the bus. Garry the bus driver is looking at me with those 'you fell asleep AGAIN' eyes. Everyone had already gotten of the bus, and it had seemed Garry had cleaner all the seats, well except for mine, cause that would be weird. As I reach for my school bag I take a quick glance at my watch. Wait, oh no. I was  5 minutes late to class. To some people that's not a big deal. But when you have the most strictest teacher as your home group teacher, and your a person who is trying to get throughout your whole schooling without being noticed, damn right you panic!

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I ran as fast as my stubby legs could, my bag was unzipped still from me rushing of the bus. Finally I reached the doors of the class room, and yes it was 8:45 in the morning and I was sweating. I opened the door trying to be as quiet as possible, unfortunately the door hasn't been fixed since 8th grade, so yes, it creaked.

"Ms, Williams..." a voice announced on the other side of the room. "Your extremely late!" Ah good old Ms Martinez, her voice was like a Disney villains, so evil and sly.

"Yes I know I'm sorry miss, I tried to get here as quickly as I could." I tried my best to reassure her whilst the who class was staring at me. Although lucky me, the teacher didn't respond, she just gestured me to the seat in the far back row.

Recess came around and I headed to my locker. I had no reason to go to my locker, but I had no desire going to the canteen. Why? Well the canteen is filled with everybody and more specifically Daniel. Ever since I can remember Daniel has been around, we stared kindergarten together, pre school together, middle school, high school, at one point we were in the same friend group, but I was obviously not friends with him. And throughout that whole time period, we've always been in the same class.

Now, your probably wondering why I dislike Daniel so much. Daniel is a jerk, to me anyways. Small things like stealing my stuff, calling me names, and the pranks. Don't get me started on the pranks. But now that I'm talking about them I might as well tell you the worst prank Daniel Millers has ever pulled on me.

I was in grade 9 and I was actually having a pretty good day. I had received 2 B's for my favourite classes at the time, English and Media. I had decided that day I was finally going to put myself out there and go to the canteen and by some nachos.

I walked up to the counter, bought my nachos and began to search for a seat. I was actually pretty proud of myself, I had never bought something for myself before. Then when u thought I was feeling great I felt someone tap me on the shoulder. I turned around and saw Daniel standing there with a cheeky smile, and I knew I needed to run. But before I could make my escape it was two late. In front of me was slip and slide (and yes I'm not kidding). I felt my feet fly into the air and hot nachos fly into my face, well that was an understatement, nachos went all over me. Then suddenly I went zooming down the slip and slide. Laughter filled the room and praises were sent to Daniel. And of course Daniel got detention, but so did I, for 'participating in the act'! Ever since Daniel has called me 'Zoom' and it reminds me of the fabulous day (sarcasm).

At lunch I again went to my locker but this time I went to put my pointless folders and binders in. "Boo!" I jump slightly noticing that my dear best friend was trying to scare me. Me and Daphne don't have a lot of classes together, only music and media, which kinda sucks because she's my favourite part of school, and I hardly see her.

"So, hows life?"

"Uh, boring, I just had art sooo-"

"Wait I thought you loved art?"

"Your funny", I say sarcastically (obviously). "But guess who wasn't there?"

"Who?"

"Daniel. I actually haven't seen him all day." Believe or not Daniel is pretty good at art and it hurts me to admit that. It's also the only class they he actually puts effort into. Her draws a lot of realist stuff that is also quite emotion, but when he's messing around or is bored in a different class, we always see his goofy quickly drawn, but still really good, cartoons.

"But hey that's good for you! No 'Zoom." Daphne was there the day of the Nacho tragedy, and all of the other pranks that Daniel has caused since 8th grade. Daphne came from a different school before our current school, so we haven't been friends for a life time, but it feels like I've known her for that long. She knows everything about me And I know everything about her. And she has always been there for me throughout Daniels pranks or bullying, as well as I've been there for her when her Dad pasted away and she broke her leg in 10th grade.

Finally 3:00 came around and it was finally time to go home. Today was definitely one of those days I was going to forget in 2 weeks from now.

I have my own spot on the bus, it's not assigned, but now one else sits there except me. I closed my eyes with my headphones placed over my ears, letting the music consume me. I opened my eyes slightly each time I felt the bus stop noticing the water droplets running down the window. The clouds were grey and the closer we got to the beach the stormer the ocean became.

I reached my bus stop and walked the rest of the way home. When I got home, mum was already sleeping in the couch, reruns of Oprah playing on the Tv. I made 2 minute noodles then sat in my room and watch music videos on my phone. I've always had a secret obsession with scrolling through YouTube and listening to music I've never heard before. Then before I knew it the clock reached 8:50 pm and it was time for me to sleep, or so I thought.

'BUZZ'. My phone lights up my dim lit room. I instinctively reach for my phone to read who the text was from, but who it was from surprised me. And unknown number? The text message read:

Dear Zoom,

I have know idea why I'm sending you this, but your the only one that could think of. I need help. Please, I'm at the Cliff Edge. I know it's late but please, I'll explain everything.

At first I was confused as to who could be sending me this weird message in the middle of the night pleading for help. I re-read the message to make sure I didn't miss anything important and finally had a light bulb moment.

No one calls me Zoomc, except for Daniel.

Hello! Thanks for reading the first chapter of my story. I don't know when the next chapter will be out, but I will be sure to let you all know when it's out!

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