Whispers of the Night Chapter 5: First Day

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-LET'S BEGIN-

As the bright sunlight light filtered through her window, Azalea lay in bed, nerves fluttering in her stomach on the dawn of her first day at a new school. Just as she was about to summon the courage to rise, her big brother appeared at her door, offering support and encouragement as she embarked on this unfamiliar journey.

𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

Good morning little birdie, it's time to rise and shine *reassuring smile*

𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

Hurry! Get up! Take a bathe and join us for breakfast. *pulls her duvet*

𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

*kisses her head*

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

*smiles* Good morning Bubba! *muffled voice*

𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

Mumma is calling you! Freshen up. *walks to cupboard*

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

YES! *gets up and stretches*

𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

I have filled the tub with warm water *takes out her uniform*

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

Thanks Bubba *kisses his cheek*

𝘚𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

DAN! HAVE YOUR BREAKFAST AND CALL THAT PIGGY *yells from downstairs*

𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

*laughs* YES MUM!

𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

Run you little pig! *chuckles*

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

*pouts and walks inside the washroom*

Azalea slid her bare body to the water filled tub. Nerves tingling, she sought refuge in the comforting embrace of a warm bath. Submerged in the calming waters, she allowed herself a moment of respite from the overwhelming worries about navigating the unfamiliar environment that awaited her outside the confines of her bathroom.

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

Okay, you got this *murmured to herself, eyes fixed on the tiled wall.*

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

New town, new school, new opportunities. You're going to make friends, ace your classes, and who knows, maybe even meet someone special.

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

*let out a shaky breath, trying to convince herself of her own pep talk.*

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

Remember, you're strong, you're capable, and you're not alone. Mom, Dad, little Poppy and Bubba are just a call away if you need them. And hey, maybe this town has some hidden gems waiting to be discovered

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

*smiles hopefully though her heart trembled with fright*

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

It's going to be an adventure, and you're ready for it.

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

...Aren't you?

Resting her head on the edge of the bathtub, negative thoughts crept into her mind like unwelcome shadows.

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

What if I can't fit in? What if everyone already has their friend groups? What if I'm just the new kid that nobody notices? *she whispered to herself*

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

*pauses*

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

Stop it! *scolds herself*

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

You're being silly. You've got this. Just take it one step at a time, breathe, and be yourself. Everything will fall into place eventually.

But the nagging doubts persisted, stubbornly refusing to be silenced by her attempts at self-assurance.

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

Come on, you can do this! *determined*

She urged herself, lifting from the tub and meeting her own gaze in the mirror.

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

You've faced challenges before, and you've always come out stronger. This is just another hurdle to overcome.

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

You're brave, you're resilient, and you're capable of more than you realize.

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

Don't let fear hold you back. Embrace this opportunity to grow, to learn, and to make the most of this new chapter in your life.*determined*

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

You have got this Azalea! *nods to herself*

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

You've got this. Believe in yourself, trust in your abilities, and remember, you're not alone. You've got your family supporting you every step of the way, and you'll find your place in this new town.

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

Just take it one moment at a time, and you'll be just fine.

Wrapping herself snugly in a soft bathrobe, Azalea stepped out of the bathroom, her mind still echoing with the echoes of her inner pep talk. With each step, she felt a renewed sense of determination coursing through her veins, ready to face whatever challenges the day ahead held in store for her in the unfamiliar town.

Descending the staircase, she had transformed from a nervous bundle of worries into a picture of determination. Clad in her new school uniform, she wore a small smile of anticipation, ready to take on the day and embrace the opportunities that awaited her in the new town and school.

𝘚𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

Late again, sweetheart? *sarcastically*

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

Sorry mum! Had difficulty sleeping last night. *serves herself*

𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

It's alright, Pearl. First-day jitters, I suppose. You'll get used to the new routine soon enough. *warm smile*

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

Thanks Dad! *smiles back*

𝘚𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

Well, just try to be more mindful of the time tomorrow, okay? *expression softens*

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

Yes mumma~

As Azalea sits down comfortably to have her breakfast, Ezra bounds into the kitchen, followed closely by Dante. Ezra was already dressed in his school uniform, his face lit up with excitement for the day ahead.

𝘌𝘻𝘳𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑦)

Morning, everyone! *chirped happily*

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

Good morning, champ! *ruffles his hair*

𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

You're all set for your first day too, huh? *chuckles*

𝘌𝘻𝘳𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑦)

Yeah! I can't wait to meet new friends and learn new things! *giggles with shiny eyes*

𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

That's the spirit, kiddo. Just remember to listen to your teachers and be yourself. You'll do great. *pats his back*

𝘚𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

Here you go, sweetie. *serves him a plate of blueberry Pancakes*

𝘚𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

A good breakfast to start your big day. *smiles*

𝘌𝘻𝘳𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑦)

*lips lift in a big smile*

𝘌𝘻𝘳𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑦)

THANKS MUM! *digs in with delight*

𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

Make sure you eat up, you'll need all the energy for a day full of adventures *ruffles his hair*

𝘌𝘻𝘳𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑦)

*munches impatiently*

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

Slow down little poppy *laughs*

𝘚𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

Alright, I need to go get ready for the office. *wiping her lips with the tissue*

𝘚𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

Dan, Pearl and Poppy, hurry! We are going to leave within fifteen minutes. *gets up*

𝘚𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

*kisses his forehead* Be careful love.

𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

*kisses her lips* I love you *whispers*

𝘚𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

*cheeks flushed* You won't change!

𝘚𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

*leaves to get ready with bright cheeks*

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

*laughs*

𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

*shakes head with a smile*

𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

*smiles*

𝘌𝘻𝘳𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑦)

Let's make sure we're all set to go. Keys, bags, and smiles, everyone! *exclaims*

Azalea shared a knowing look with her siblings, feeling a sense of unity and purpose as they prepared to face the challenges of the day together as a family.

As they piled into the car, Alexandra behind the wheel, Dante settled into the passenger seat while Azalea and Ezra occupied their respective places in the back.

𝘚𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

Alright, first stop: college *sets off*

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

Are you excited about your first day, champ? *asks being a little lost*

𝘌𝘻𝘳𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑦)

YESH! YESH! *replies eagerly*

𝘚𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

*chuckles*

𝘚𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

We reached Dante!

𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

Thanks for the ride, Mom!

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

Best of luck Bubba! *wishes*

𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

Thanks and same to you too*kisses Sabrina's head*

𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

Bye mom! I wish you luck little piggy*smiles*

𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

Make friends poppy!

𝘚𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

*Waves* SEE YOU LATER! *drives away*

𝘚𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

*pulls up to the school*

𝘚𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

Have a fantastic day, sweetheart. Remember to be kind, listen to your teacher, and have fun learning and playing with your friends. *smiles kindly*

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

Thanks mum... I'll do my best*gives a slight smile*

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

Be careful on your way Mum!

𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙)

Be good and make friends, okay little poppy! *moves out*

𝘌𝘻𝘳𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰(𝑃𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑦)

BYE PEARLIE *HAPPY BABY* *waves*

𝘚𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

Byee *waves*

-TO BE CONTINUED-

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