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LIGHTBULB'S POV:
OMGA! It's the first day of senior year! The summer break felt like.. a week, but I don't mind! I'm too excited to see my gang again!
I stare over at the clock. 4:12 AM. Ooh, okay, maybe I woke up a little early. I do that sometimes. It's okay. I sit up, staring at the ceiling for a while. Is it just me, or when I look out of the window, it seems a little bright. I drag my feet out of bed, rubbing my eyes. Jeez, I look a mess. I need to wash my hair.
4:58 AM. Okay, so admittedly, I took a little while in the shower. I sit down on my bed, playing with my hair. It's still wet, and it drips down onto my shoulders. Ick. I am NOT a huge fan of water dripping onto me, but whatever. I plug in my hairdryer, before pausing. It's only 5 AM, I'd probably wake everyone up, right? Oh well, it's not like it's particularly loud anyways. Plus, my parents sleep through anything.
5:13 AM. gosh, this is taking forever. does that seem dry enough? Eh, whatever, dry enough to be able to actually get dressed now! I stare at my closet blankly, before groaning. There's literally nothing cool in here. Unless I Iayer stuff, which I normally do anyways. Mm, yeah, I'll do that.
5:29 AM. I'M FINALLY FINISHED! AND MY HAIR IS COMPLETELY DRY NOW! It's still a little early, but that's fine. I'll just do some drawing or something until I'm hungry enough to have some breakfast.
6:17 AM. I slowly open my door, walking down the stairs. I feel a little sleepy now, seeing as I woke up.. like, 2 hours ago and I've been doing nothing interesting for the past 40 minutes. I turn on the kitchen light, practically getting blinded in the process. I walk over the the cupboard, opening the door, grabbing 2 packets of porridge. Don't judge me. I'm hungry. I pour the milk into my bowl, pour the packets in and shove it into the microwave for 2 minutes. I spill some of the porridge mixture on the counter, but that can be easily cleaned, can't it?
6:32 AM. That was surprisingly nice for PORRIDGE. But then again, I'd probably eat anything put infront of me. Porridge, tomato soup, custard and hot sauce, a leaf, a stick, the slipper I got for Christmas when I was 7 that I shoved under my bed and haven't looked at since-
Okay, no, maybe not the slipper.
But my point still stands..?
Anyways, after staring at the clock for another 3 minutes, I remember what time I have to get the bus. 7:20 AM. That gives me.. uh.. gosh, I'm really not the best at mental maths. Or maths in general. Give me a sec.
I grab a piece of paper, scribbling down different calculations. This probably shouldn't be so hard for a girl who's about to start SENIOR YEAR, but it clearly is for me. Whoops..?
IT GIVES ME EXACTLY 48 MINUTES! WHOOP WHOOP, YA GIRL LIGHTBULB DID THAT ALL BY HERSELF!
gosh I'm so pathetic.
7:05 AM. I grab my lunchbox, shoving my lunch inside of it. I have to hold back a yawn, because I do NOT want to be tired for the rest of the day, especially seeing as I got.. not a lot of sleep last night, let's just say that..
7:10 AM. I start walking to the bus stop, rubbing my eyes. It's still hot outside, but I bring a jacket anyways, because you can never be too prepared. Well, that's what my best friend Test Tube says, at least. Fan couldn't care less about being organised, heck, he's the least organised person I know! But he just agrees with whatever Test Tube says, because he's such a simp for her. Sometimes I REALLY feel like a third-wheel, even if they aren't dating. Though, they might as well be.
7:20 AM. I step onto the bus, the musty air instantly hitting me. Ew. I would be extremely irritated right now, but I'm just too excited! Sure, I don't really enjoy school, but I get to see my friends again! After.. uh, like, almost 2 months! I can't wait! I climb the stairs to the top deck of the bus, finding an empty seat easily enough. I plug in my earphones, leaning my head against the window. I wonder what's gonna be for lunch. I wonder if I'll finally be successful in getting Test Tube and Fan to date.. hmm. I window if I'll actually be able to date someone-
Actually, maybe not..
I don't think anyone here's really my type...
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I walk off of the bus at 8:10 AM. School starts in 20 minutes. I scan the yard for Test Tube and Fan, and as soon as I spot them, I run over, screaming their names. They both simultaneously whip their heads around to stare at me, just like everyone else has. They're probably embarrassed of me sometimes. Oh well, they still love me either way..
I wrap my arms around them when I finally reach them, giggling and squealing like a baby piglet because I've missed them so, so much. Fan matches my energy almost as enthusiastically, and Test Tube just lets out a small laugh, wrapping her arms around me, rolling her eyes.
When they pull away, Fan grins at me, his eyes practically sparkling with excitement.
"Have you heard about the new kid? The one that's joining today??"
He asked, grinning. New kid? Someone's gonna be joining the school THIS far in? WHY?
I rub my eyes, raising my eyebrows.
"No, I haven't heard, actually! Are they here now?"
"Not sure, but if you spot a new face, tell us!! We wanna know who this is just as much as you do!"
I let out a small laugh, And Test Tube just looks amused at me and Fan's constant back-and-forth. Some things never change, no matter how long it's been, huh?
When I glance over her shoulder, however, I spot someone I've literally never seen before. I point over to them as discreetly as I possibly can, whispering to Fan and Test Tube.
"Hey, is that them? They look new."
They both glanced over at where I'm pointing, straight at the Possibly-New-Person-I'm-Totally-Not-Intrigued-By.
"I mean, it's possible..?"
"I think it is them! I haven't seen them before!"
I take that as my sign, and without warning, I quickly slip away from them, walking straight over to the Possibly-New-Person-I'm-Totally-Not-Intrigued-By. They're standing next to the gate, quickly texting on their phone, at like, a million miles per hour. Damn, they're good with their fingers, huh?
I tap them on the shoulder, and they quickly turn around, clenching their fists. I step back, a little intimidated by their glare, but said glare softens a little as they get a proper look at me. They unclench their fists, giving me a little bit of a skeptical look.
"Er.. hello! Can I.. can I help you..?"
They ask, awkwardly grinning. I return the grin, albeit less awkwardly.
"I'm Lightbulb."
I say, holding out my hand, smiling a little. They stare down at it for a moment, before taking it in their own, shaking it.
"Paintbrush. Nice to meet you."
I give them a massive smile, but on the inside, I'm literally screaming my head off. Oh my gosh, don't screw this up, Lightbulb, this is your chance to make a new friend. If you don't scare them off, of course, but that's exactly what I don't want to happen!! Okay, okay, calm down.
Hold on-
AM I STILL HOLDING THEIR HAND? OH MY GOSH.
I let go of their hand, fiddling with the edge of my shorts. They're a little frayed at the bottom, but apart from that, they're fine-
JEEZ LIGHTBULB MAKE CONVERSATION WITH THEM!
"soo, you're the new kid, right? You wanna be friends?"
Oh my gosh, that was probably worse than staying silent. Why did you ask that already? You've known them, like, 2 MINUTES?!
"oh! I.. sure!"
They say, grabbing my hand and shaking it again. They turn red immediately, pulling their arm away, glancing at the floor.
"Whoops. Sorry, that was, like, kinda weird.. I've already done that, haven't I..?"
Oh, okay, so they're just as awkward as me. Good. Well, not good, because we're both awkward as hell.
Oh well.
"Yeah.. so, we're really friends now? Really??"
I ask, unable to suppress the massive smile plastered over my face. I have to physically stop myself from squealing when they nod, and I have to physically stop myself from squealing MORE when they grab onto my hand, giving it a small squeeze.
"Yeah, we're really friends now, I suppose. I'm glad. You seem really cool."
I just stare at them in shock, before grinning even wider, grabbing onto their hand.
"Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh, I absolutely have to introduce you to my best friends!! C'mon!!"
I exclaim excitedly as I begin to drag them over to where Test Tube and Fan are standing.
Gosh, I'm so excited!