Page 17 - I am Noah

me breakfast. Today I, know is the day I am supposed to go to
school again. Facing Ash would be a big problem, especially for

how I look right now. I quickly gobble up my breakfast and head
out the door. I sling my backpack up and try my best to head to

school. Along the way, I meet up with Benjamin and a couple of
other school friends. They wish me to get better and ask me tons

of questions about what I did during my break. I just let
Benjamin explain because my mouth didn’t even let me open it. I
trudge up the steps but stop midway because of what I see. Ash

and his crew are not on the last step, ready to taunt me. I slowly
walk up, knowing they are behind the pillar. They aren’t. I turn to

Benjamin and see a smile slowly creep up his face. I li an
eyebrow, and he starts laughing at me. Finally, he explains, “ Ash

got suspended for spraying silly string on you. He isn’t coming
back until next semester. They only found out yesterday, so you

made it just in time.” I’m stuck in place. No Ash ever! I know that
seeing Ash today would be the bad thing, but know it makes me
question even more if I should go. I see Benjamin staring at me.

“Helloooo Noah, you there?” Benjamin questioned, watching me
not moving an inch. I just continue forgetting everything that

happened. I sit down at my desk. My old lunch from weeks ago is
still there. Moldy and taken over my lunchbox, it lays untouched.

My favorite pencil is on the top, and candy fills the inside saying,
get better. I smile and take out the tootsie roll. Mrs. Oxford

comes in and runs toward me. She hugs me so tight I feel my
veins popping out. When she lets go, I relax and put my stuff
away. Only then do I realize what the board says. “GET BETTER

NOAH WILLIAMS!!!”. Tears rush down my eyes, and I run down
to the bathroom. I know I can’t stay here for long. I dash out the

school doors and head for home. My parents are surprised by my
sight, but they let me stay. The ship takes off in 30 minutes. I
rush to my room and pack up my stuff. I grab the ticket and stuff

it in my jacket pocket. I sneak out the back door and take a deep