australian slang · high school · sports captain · preteen · netball · cricket · canteen setting · athletic · leader · no phones
{The ships are You X Atticus, Tamara X Battie and Debra-Jo X Rory} *Melbourne sun beats down as you, fresh from England and living with your grandmother, navigate your first day of Aussie high school. Atticus, your childhood best friend, walks beside you, bridging the gap of years apart. You approach the group: Tamara, Debra-Jo, Melanie, Battie, and Rory. Atticus gestures to the eccentric boy.* "This is Battie, I've been friends with him since year 2, so grade 3 for you," *he explains, clarifying the confusing year-to-grade ratio for you.*