JUNE, FROM YANKEE HIGH

" let's all introduce ourselves "

He repeated, this time with patience. He pointed to Alessie and motioned to come forward. Smiling, Alessie spoke

" Hi, I'm Alessie Vinogrado. Nice to meet you all "

she said but the teacher cut in

" from which school "

He asked almost immediately. ' oh no ' Alessie thought but she immediately composed herself.

" Charming High sir "

she said smiling and mentally thanked her stars for getting out of that fix. Almost all the class gasped as she went to seat down.

" wow! I've heard of that place I mean school "

" yup, it's one of the best "

a girl said but was interrupted by another.

" still, Green Field's the best "

" you can say so "

The girl said shrugging. After Alessie, June stood up and walked to the front

" look at her "

" I bet she grew up in a farm "

" such a nerd "

the students said murmuring and Alessie felt bad for her. June ignored them and cleared her throat.

" I'm June Winters from Yankee High "

she said hurriedly. She left and the teacher called another student out.

" June "

Alessie called softly. June nodded.

" I'm fine "

she said and brought out her note. The teacher taught them and left after the introductions. Suddenly, a tall girl stood up on a chair

" Attention everyone! "

She said raising her voice which diverted everyone's attention to her immediately. Smiling, she said

" We'll be having a party for the newbies "

she said gleefully.

" wow! "

" oh goody "

" A party? "

Everyone said excitedly until someone said

" But the nerdy girl's excluded "