-"M-monster.."-

"Hey.." Chai said shyly. "Me!?" Annie said with shock. She was scared to say yes but seeing as how she was the only one in the room who was the calmest, Chai probably would be less nervous and more willing to talk. Annie sighed, "Okay Mrs. C" she replied.

Mrs. C lead Chai to where Annie was sitting after getting Chai some lunch, then she had Chai sit next to Annie. After she left, Annie shyly waved. Chai did the same. About three minutes passed of them saying nothing, finally, Annie said something to break the silence, "Hello" she said

"Smile Annie" Monster whispered in her ear. Annie smiled, it was a little off but Chai didn't seem to notice.

"Hi.." Chai replied hesitantly, now looking up from her half eaten lunch.

"So, mind if I ask where you from?" Annie asked, clearly trying to make conversation.

"I was born in China, though my mom is American. That's how I know English. My dad doesn't know it well." Chai said. Now she seemed more willing to talk.

Annie was about to ask another question when the bell rang signaling the students that lunch was over.

"Back at my old school, we would go to recess, does this school do that too?" Chai asked.

"They're planning on it, yes. I signed up to vote on it and if everybody agrees for a new playground then the students that sign up for it gets to help build it too" Annie replied.

"I love building!" Chai said in a louder voice. The teacher clearly heard that. He walked over to Chai and Annie and gave Chai a sign up sheet to vote for...