Briiiiinnnnng! The familiar sound of my alarm clock seemed deafening. Surely it can't be here already! The first day of the new school year...

My eyes turned to the clock. It was time to get up and face the day. My stomach lurched as I imagined seeing all the familar faces in the playground. What if no one talks to me? What if I forget my lunch money? Maybe people will point and snigger at my new shoes and haircut!

I felt my throat tighten at the thought of my new day...

"I can't do it! I'm too scared!" I whimpered.

"But you have to go! You're the teacher!" cried my wife

The End ;-)