Cautious Steps

Chapter One.

I took a deep sigh as I stepped out of the bus, holding my belongings, after finally arriving at the Cautious Steps Boarding School, It's a very cold afternoon, on a Sunday, with clouds blocking the sun's warm light, so everything looked pale and stiff. A new student that I traveled with would also come out, and start picking her luggage while the driver helped her. We talked a little on the way to here, She's from Canada and an artist, a very interesting lady, with a curly blond bob cut, We became friends or something like that, we understood each other a little, I hope we have a decent time here in the new school.

-So I can call you Miss Allen, right?

-Yeah, and can I call you Jessie?

-Haha, of course, Miss Allen!

-Great! okay so, Jessie, let's check out our school, shall we?

-Kay' Teacher.

I would help her with her coat while she carried her stuff, we would reach the inside of the school and go to the principal's office to introduce ourselves. Sitting in the waiting room, a few minutes passed, and we saw a teenage boy, with a threatening aura and spiked hair, he glared at us, like he was upset about something, but I kindly smiled at him hoping he wouldn't beat me.

I was called into the office to meet Mrs.Fitz. The principal of the school, She welcomed me inside and we started to introduce ourselves.

-Hello, my name is Ginger Fitz Patrick, the principal, you must be the new English teacher! Nice to meet you

-That's correct Mrs.Fitz, nice to meet you too.

-So, what do you think of the school so far?

-Well, I haven't seen much but it looks pretty decent haha.

-Oh thank you Miss Allen, But you should meet the kids, they'll probably make you change your mind.

I laughed a little at why I thought was a sarcastic little Joke, but she looked at me with a serious expression.

-I'm not really joking, Miss Allen, they are a disaster.

-Oh, I apologize, Mrs. Fitz, I agree, I should meet the students

I responded, smiling, trying to avoid an uncomfortable situation.

-No problem, Miss Allen.

Mrs. Fitz said as she laid her back on the chair while letting out a small sigh.

-Well, again, nice meeting you and I hope you have a nice time and contribute to us in the school! 

-I hope so too, thanks, Mrs. Fitz.

-No problem, I want you to feel welcomed in here, we are like a big family.

She said with a big smile on her wrinkly face.

 Okay so, good luck! Have a nice day.

She changed her tone a few times as if she were faking it, I felt somewhat insulted by such but decided not to mind.

I would then head out to the hallways and introduced myself to several students, they would receive me either laughing or with a kind smile. 

-Oh hello! Are you a new teacher?

One of the two young female students, asked me, with a very pleasant tone.

-Yeah! I'm Miss Allen, nice meeting you, ladies.

-Oh, that's great! What do you teach?

asked the other girl, with raised eyebrows and a smile, I could see she had braces on.