1.

That morning was dull. Wake up at 6, get ready and went to school at 7. Normal enough.

"Attention to all students, please proceed to the main hall now for daily assembly, thank you" the prefects' voice echoed through the loudspeaker.

Fuck the prefects! It's not even 7:30 a.m. yet, and I had just arrived not more than 5 minutes, plus I'm still sleepy, Ara said in her mind, cursing to the prefect. Lately, she had been sleeping like three in the morning, studying until she fell asleep with books on bed. She really hoped to get good grades for the mid-term exam, or she'll totally going to get beaten up by her mother. Ah, fuck the assembly, I'm going to sleep in class.

Ara or her real name Humairah, just an ordinary female student. She transferred into the school last year and she is still having this problem; fitting in with her classmates. Not that she's unfriendly, she's just... can't get along with people. Well, let's just say she's a loner since her existence. Three things that only made people want to be friends with her; money, high family status in the community and of course, good grades. Always scored English Language and History, A which is mostly people see as hard.

"Hey Ara, the teachers are watching us. Let's go. You can still sleep in the hall.." Eira, one of her classmates tapped her shoulder. With half-lidded eyes, she followed behind, fixing her wrinkled uniform. "Tell me again, why do we have assembly every morning?" Ara said with a sarcastic tone, making Eira smile slightly at her.

"Go sit in the crowd. You can sleep there.." she pulled Ara quickly, sitting at the chairs that are still empty.The morning assembly was the same. Trying to stay awake, Ara looked to her left, right and her back. Suddenly, her eyes catches a glimpse over a person. "Who is it?" she pulled off her glasses, wiping it for a clearer view. " It's a man. Maybe a new teacher.." she said to herself.

"This is an extra announcement to the form 5 students. As you all know, our beloved Mrs. Sharon and Mrs. Anna is on a leave until next year because of their health condition" the principal, Mrs. Ning said. "Great, now Maths going to be the worst subject of the year. Not even a single Maths teacher for the students who will be taking SPM exam this year.." Ara said sarcasticly to herself.

"But not to worry, boys and girls. Today, a new teacher is going to take their place." she pointed her finger to the back of the hall, where the person Ara saw a few minutes before. "Wait, is he the new teacher?" "Everyone, please give a warm welcome to our new teacher, Mr. Fabian." all students clapped. He stood up, waving his hand.

"Wow, that new teacher looks so cute!" "I don't think so! He looks dorky!" "Hey, he look way too young. Are you sure he's a teacher?" girls all around Ara whispered to each other.

"Okay, students. You are all dismissed" the principal said, and in a second every single students were running towards the exit. Ara just waited, she hate to get squeezed with other girls. A short while after a few were left, she walked to Eira. "Going back to class yet?" she asked. Eira shooked her head. "I got some prefects' duty to be done. Guess I'll see you in class!" she ran to the dicipline teacher.

Ara walked alone across the hallway. Most students were already in class. As she sat down on her chair, she looked outside. This is so boring.. "Ara, can you help me out with my homework? I don't know this one.." There comes the devil with the giant bun.. "Yes Emma, which one?". One of her secret enemy, Emma and the gang. Once was friend, but now not anymore. Just simply taking benefits of her naivéness. "Okay, the answer is A.." "Thanks Ara, you're the best!" she ran without looking back.

Once again, she looked outside. Suddenly, the new teacher walked across her classroom with another students. He does look a bit cute, Ara smiled to herself. "Hey, hey.. Girls, look at Ara.. She's being crazy again..." Ada, one of Emma's best friends whispered, pointing at Ara. "She's always like that. We just should avoid being close with her." Amelia, Ada's cousin nudged her. I heard that, Ara frowned.

Recess is over, and Ara felt a little bit sleepy. I'm going to take a short nap, she said to herself. She was almost dropping her head on the desk when suddenly...

*knock, knock* "Stand up... Good morning class!" "Good morning, sir!".

Oh god. It's the new teacher.