Desere Khtira's Epic Adventure: Surviving a Day as the Clueless New Kid




Desere Khtira had always been the confident and outgoing type. So when she started a new school, she was excited about making new friends and fitting in. But little did she know, her first day would be a comedy of errors that would leave her questioning her sanity.
As she walked into the classroom, Desere could feel all eyes on her. Okay, smile, be friendly, she told herself. But as she flashed her most charming grin, she accidentally bumped into a desk, sending books and papers flying. Off to a great start, Desere.
Undeterred, she tried to introduce herself to a group of girls. "Hi, I'm Desere Khtira," she said, extending her hand. "Nice to meet you."
Awkward silence.
"What did you say your name was again?" one of the girls asked, looking perplexed.
Desere Khtira. I've said it like a hundred times in my head, she thought in disbelief.
"It's Desere Khtira!" she repeated, enunciating each syllable clearly.
Still nothing.
"You know, like the dessert?" she suggested, her voice getting a little desperate.
"Oh, you mean 'dessert'?" another girl asked, her eyes widening. "I thought you said 'desert.'"
Desere's face turned red as she realized her mistake. I'm going to be known as the "Dessert" girl forever, she groaned inwardly.
As the day wore on, Desere's blunders continued. She mixed up her locker combination and was locked out for half the day. She sat in the wrong seat during a test, earning the sympathy of the entire class. And during PE, she somehow managed to trip over a hurdle and land in a pile of mats.
By the end of the day, Desere was exhausted and feeling like the biggest newbie in the world. She couldn't wait to go home and hide under the covers.
But as she walked out of the school, she heard someone calling her name. It was one of the girls she had tried to introduce herself to earlier.
"Hey, Desere Khtira," the girl said, smiling. "I just wanted to say that I didn't mean to embarrass you earlier. I realized that my friend was the one who had trouble hearing you."
Desere's spirits soared. Maybe this isn't so bad after all, she thought. And with that, she decided to embrace her status as the "Dessert" girl. After all, who doesn't love a sweet treat?