Fun in The Sun - Short Story

It was almost the end of the school day, around 1:30, (school ends at 3:30) when I saw him first. It was the first day of the second semester and I was put into a new study period with a teacher with a name of Ms. Ramesh. I've had her as a science teacher as the year before so I was oh so comfortable with being hers for an hour or 45 minutes three times a week. So when I walked into that classroom, I knew I could sit in the very back.

I'm a good kid and student, a pretty innocent one to say the least, so of course Ms. Ramesh allowed me. I don't think she would let anyone else do that. I sat there already putting my head on my hand ready for this day to be over already. I didn't know it at the time, but this day would completely open my eyes to a new world of wonder and feelings.

I heard shuffling and laughing in front of me but of course I decided to ignore it. The kids at my school are obnoxious and idiotic so of course i'm used to it. I just went on with reading one of my favorite trilogies, The Summer I Turned Pretty.

"How come she has huge breasts but no ass?" A voice said in front of me while another laughed.

I scoffed with no intents of hiding my disgust.

"Do you have a problem?" A heard the voice say again, but this time I could tell it was tailored to me. I looked up to see two boys, the one with the crude comments, and the one that was laughing.

The one that was laughing was still looking forward, his black hoodie up and covering his figure. The boy that was objectifying women was turned to me with, I could tell his signature smirk. I could already tell he was unpleasant and honestly dumb. I looked at him with a very apparent annoyed face.

"I don't appreciate you saying such objectifying comments about women." I said while I laid back in my seat and crossed my arms. I want you to know that this was a year ago, and I was 5'1 and probably looked like a 5 year old. But, I was still trying to look assertive.

The boy let out a laugh and said, "And what are you going to do about it?"

As soon as he said that, the black hoodie turned around and looked at me.

I was fascinated the moment I laid eyes on him. He was mysterious and hypnotizing. I knew at this moment I needed him and all of his glory. He was stunning. Perfectly messy hair with just a little bit of scruff on his breathtaking jawline and oh lord, his broad shoulders. He looked absolutely admirable. I couldn't help but stare. And admit it, you would too.

"Sorry about my friend here. I hope you know I haven't said anything." Black hoodie said, while looking right into my eyes. I can't believe it, but i'm blushing! Why is this boy I don't know making me flustered? And not to mention I have a boyfriend!... of course i'll talk about that later. Right now that was the last thing on my mind.

"Well you laughing with him is encouraging him." I was able to get out of my mouth. He raised an eyebrow at me and put a sly smile on this face.

"Sorry about that then."

They turned back around and I was left confused and intrigued. Who was that boy? And why am I not thinking about Calum?

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The end of the school day finally came and I bolted out of my English class. I wanted to get home honestly. I was at my locker putting my binder into my backpack when one of my best friends comes up to me.

"Hey Autumn! You're not gonna believe what Sebastian said to me last night." She said, an exhausted worn out face said. I simply sighed and turned my body towards her. You see, Sebastian is a real dick. Our friend group, which consists of Abby, Ethan, Chloe, Brittney, Bell, and myself did not like him at all. We have no idea why she is dating him while all he does is treat her like crap. I feel bad for her honestly.

As I stood at my locker listening to her go on and on about her and her problematic boo, she could tell I was thinking about something else.

"Earth to Autumn?"

"Oh sorry, go on."

"Autumn, what are you thinking about?" She said, clearly not caring about Sebastian troubles right now.

"Um, do you know a guy that wears a black hoodie and has broad shoulders?" As soon as I said that, her eyes widened.

"You mean Luke?"

Feature Story Brainstorm

1. My main subject will be my mom, Gena Janssen.

2. I can talk to her mom, (my grandma) my brother, (her son) and maybe her best friend Chris Murphy.

3. I think my topic will be about how for most of my mom's teenage years she lived in Italy due to her dad being stationed there.

4. I will write a first hand experience angle/piece on my mom's life when she lived in Italy.

1. Do you think you would be the person you are today if you did not live in Italy in that time?
2. Would you of rather lived in the states during this time?
3. Do you think the culture influenced you and the decisions you made?
4. Does the culture still effect and influence you?
5. How do the relationships you formed in Italy compare to the ones you made in the states?
6. What was the most memorable part?
7. What was different about high school in Italy than high school in Texas?
8. Which one did you prefer more? Why?
9. Is the quality of people different? How?
10.  Tell me one experience that you will never forget.
11. Was it a difficult transition from America to Italy? How?
12. Was it an even more difficult transition going back to America from Italy? 
13. How did the culture effect your high school experience?
14. How did the change of cultures effect your everyday life?
15. Was your daily routine different in Italy than in America? How?
16. Would you consider this a turning point in your life? Why?
17. How did the change in location effect your home life?
18. When you first moved, how did you feel?
19. Did you learn to speak Italian?
20. What was it like being a cheerleader?
21. Were you more involved in school in Italy or in the US? How?
22. What were your hobbies?
23. Describe a day in the life.
24. What were some lessons you learned throughout your experience?

Grandma Interview

1. Did you see a change in Gena after you moved to the states?
2. What were some of the things she used to do?
3. How did Italy effect the family? 
4. Do you believe living in Italy made an impact on your lives? How?
5. How was Gena influenced by the culture?

Chris Murphy Interview 

1. What was it like meeting my mom?
2. What was your favorite things to do with her/friend group?
3. How did her leaving effect you?
4. What kind of friendship did y'all share?

8. I will do the interview during Thanksgiving break.

9. I'll do the interviews at my house, probably on the couch or sitting at the dining room table together.

10. I'll record the conversations and take notes on body language and facial expressions as I go.

CE #2.4

1. The earthquakes have been caused by wastewater that they inject into the ground that is leftover from gas and oil production.

2. Open record laws are important because some things should not be hidden from the people, and his law makes sure it won't be.

3. The judge and her friend saving the kids from the car is interesting because the mother of the kids didn't even try to help, she simply just stood there. They then separated the mom from the kids due to this.

4. Lance Armstrong wants to let people know that he isn't just the guy that took steroids. He understands that was a mistake and now with this podcast he wants the message of him moving on with his life to be clear. He's not going to hide anymore.

5. I want to see Trolls more than Doctor Strange.


I have hope that Hillary Clinton will be elected as president tonight. History can be made today, the first woman can be elected into office. But this election has divided up our nation completely- and i'm scared for the other candidate's supporters reactions. If Hillary does win, Trump will say the election is "rigged" and his supporters will go with it and start major drama. If Trump wins, i'm just going to say it straight, people are going to flip out. Personally I want tonight to be the night to show America that a woman can be the leader of our country. She is a great role model for teens like me and young kids, it shows incredible strength and integrity. I am inspired by her, and I am not ashamed to say that.

There is no doubt that this will be a close call. It will be neck and neck, but I hope there isn't a pro-acted decision because I believe that kind of takes away from the process we have. Plus, when Hillary (hopefully) wins tonight, I want it to be because she earned it, not because our court came in and picked. Plus if the court gets involved there is a bigger chance of Trump having a higher chance of becoming president so we do not want that.

I do believe in the future our even top candidates won't just be republican and democrats. Our generation is the most liberal and open yet- and I think even our green parties can be very important in our future. I think we need to start thinking more than just democratic and republican- there is so many good ideas and plans that our other parties have and they can really advance our country.

If Trump becomes president, I will be concerned because I don't want the president of the United States to be a racist and an anti-feminist. He is disrespectful and untamable which are not traits I want  our next president to have. I will stay up to see who wins though, because I want to be awake when one of the biggest elections ever is finally over.