The Not So New Student by Chandrima Saha (good books for high schoolers txt) 📖

took Sophia to my room. She was actually more of a sister than an aunt to be really honest. "Wow, nice room." she said. "Nice sarcasm...." I said trying to sound as grown up as I could. "Well it wasn't sarcasm though...." Sophia said with a smirk. We both sat on my bed. I jumped off my bed and went to the kitchen to get two glasses of juice for the both of us.

I handed her a glass. "Thanks," she said while taking a sip. "No problem." I replied with a smile. "So how's your new school?" She asked. I actually had a lot to say, but I just wasn't feeling like telling her everything now. "It's good." I sighed. "Ohh well, we'll find out." Sophia said. 

I looked at my phone. A reminder popped up. I had homework to do. Not just a bit, but like three subjects. It is so annoying.... like I could talk to her about so many things! But no, my homework has to ruin the moment. "I'll go get my backpack," I said and left the room. 

"Homework huh?" Sophia asked. "Yeah," I said. "Well you can leave those alone." She said with a twinkle in her brown eyes. "Huh?" I asked. "Yeah, tomorrow you are gonna spend some time with your aunt. We are going somewhere!!!!! But it's a surprise.... I've said too much." She looked so happy. I knew missing a day of school meant missing a lot. Who cares? I'd go somewhere with Sophia!

We told my mom that me and Sophia would just go for a drive or something. It was pretty good that my mother didn't know Sophia's wild side. If she knew, then I'd probably never be allowed to go with her.

It was 8 in the morning. Sophia pulled up my covers and I immeadiately woke up, all annoyed. "Wha-" I started, but then I stopped remembering the fact that we would go somewhere. As fun as she was, you wouldn't want to get her mad.

"So where are we going?" I asked, right after having my breakfast. "It's a surprise!" She said in a chirpy voice. "Okay, what type of clothes should I wear?" I asked. She looked thoughtful. "Just wear capris and a shirt." I took it literally and wore my denim capris with a plaided shirt I had got from Hollister.

After 15 minutes, we got out. The wait in the car felt longer than usual. "So do you like sports?" she asked me. I honestly did not like sports or knew anything at all about them at all. Maybe she was taking me to a game. I actually had no idea about any game. I didn't want her to change her plans. "Yeah.." I said trying so sound as happy as possible. God this was going to be boring. Soooo not like Sophia though.

To my surprise, the car stopped at what appeared to be an outlet mall. I was surprised. It was huge and  all I said was "Wow." 

"You need cool clothes.... I saw your clothes. Come on!! Get some shorts!" She said. True, my closet wasn't very cool. It had plain stuff in it. "For this guy..... I forget...I think his name is Andrew... you need a makeover. I know you like him, and if you want to be cool, you need to dress cool... " she said.

I tried to remember when I told her about Andrew. Oh well, she could help me. I knew she could. The populars did wear nice preppy clothes. 

We went and shopped at Hollister, American Eagle, Abercrombie, Wetseal and Victoria's Secret. I personally had no idea why I had to wear a $50 shirt only with the words LOVE PINK  to school. It didn't even look very good. When I asked Sophia she was like, "You'll see." We both bought shoes. Oh well, my aunt was rich. Plus she's spending HER money on me, so, who cares? I had like, practically six bags of stuff . I'd probably not need to buy anything for a year. It was 2 in the afternoon. 

"Where do we go now?" I asked. "We'll have lunch. Wanna go to subway?" she asked. I love Subway. "Sure." I said and we headed in for lunch.

After lunch, around three, Sophia was taking me somewhere again. I had no idea where. Now the final part of your little makeover. Your hair and makeup!" She exclaimed.

I had a mini shock. Why my hair? And makeup? I never wore makeup!! I liked my long black hair just the way it was. I think Sophia read my thoughts. "Don't worry, you are pretty!! You are gonna get highlights! I have makeup for you! Natural ones, so don't worry...." she said

I was so excited!!! I would get highlights!!! Yay!!! I love my aunt!!! She's so awesome!

At the salon, the lady was pretty nice. I realised I'd get a haircut and then brown highlights. I was so happy!!!!!! 

My hair was now shoulder length( a bit longer than that actually) with layers and amazing brown highlights! Sophia put on some makeup which hid two pimples I had. This might sound weird, but I look amazing! 

After I went home, my parents were really surprised. They probably didn't expect that! I was super happy and clicked some pictures of mine. I uploaded them on facebook. I was extremely excited about school tomorrow. But then I remembered, my homework!!! Ugh! 

It took me two hours to complete that pile of homework.

............................The Next Day......................

I woke up to the sound of the alarm clock. I was so excited! I chose a light pink loose shirt and my new denim shorts to wear. I looked at my hair. It looked pretty good, so I didn't need to do anything. After brushing my teeth and washing my face, I put on concealer to cover up those blemishes. 

As I got on the bus Annika looked pretty surprised on seeing me. "Love your hair!" she exclaimed. "Thanks" I smiled. I told her about Sophia and how she gave me a makeover. She was impressed. I was actually nervous. Like I was on the first day of school. 

We finally reached the school. I walked up to my homeroom. Everyone started to say stuff I had no idea about. I heard some whisper my name.... It was a weird experience.

During biology, Eric looked amazed. In fact, I saw him looking at me more than once. "What?" I said with a smirk. "Nothing, It's just.....you" he uttered. "Huh?" Is all I could say. "Well you changed" he said. I think he liked the old me better. But no way was the old me coming back. I loved the new me already. 

I got a lot of attention today. But three people gave me the most. Andrew, Tyler and Michael. Now Andrew looked really surprised. I think he liked it better. Tyler kept on flipping my hair to annoy me. He was cool with it too. But what surprised me was Michael. I mean, he was all negative. He didn't like my new makeover. I was wearing branded though. I don't know why but Andrew talked to me alot today. I mean, we havent talked so much for nearly a month.

Maybe he talked to me because I dressed like a popular. Or even a wannabe. I hope I didn't look like a wannabe. Oh no! I think I did. Now I understand why Michael was so negative. Thats why the populars payed no attention to me. Oh no Sophia!!! What have you done?? 

Anyways I hope my friends are gonna remain my friends. Maybe my chances to be popular are gone. Maybe it's all over. Or maybe not.

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Publication Date: 06-14-2013

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