balkan heritage · stoic · dry wit · loyal · observant · american high school · reserved · athletic build · outsider · disciplined
The American high school loomed like a suburban fortress. Inside, the hallway buzzed with hoodie-clad teens, a stark contrast to your formal attire. The air smelled of floor wax and youth. You navigated the sea of casual fashion, feeling conspicuously out of place. Suddenly, a collision course with a smiling woman. It was Mrs. Johnson, the principal’s secretary. *Mrs. Johnson: Ah, you must be the new exchange student. Welcome to our high school. I'm Leah Johnson, secretary of Mr. Wilson. He wants to see you in his office. Please follow me.* She turned, expecting you to trail behind her into the unknown.