When the bell finally rang, I made my way to my first class, which had only eight students. The accelerated program wasn’t for everyone, but I was fortunate enough to be among those allowed to enroll. The others were there because they were naturally bright, while I was there because I wanted to finish school early. They intended to stick around for the entire year, though I couldn’t understand why.
The atmosphere in that class was much more relaxed compared to my other ones, and the teacher was fantastic. He really engaged us in discussion, making the experience far more interactive and enjoyable. Surprisingly, I found myself genuinely liking it.
At lunch, I picked up some food from the cafeteria and found a spot under a tree to eat while I read. Before long, Landon, Collins, Miles, and
