Summary

In the comic book strip, Katie enjoys spending time with her friends in homeroom. She finishes her homework right after volleyball practice everyday, and she is so organized that she never forgets about any tests. Her friends tell her that an unnamed boy likes her, and she is happy to hear this, but unwilling to believe baseless rumors. Still, she thinks the boy is cute and sweet and cannot help but be excited.

After homeroom, Emmie goes to science class. She stops at the bathroom on the way. There is a long line and Emmie has time to think about how she wishes it was summer. She thinks back on vacations she has taken with her family, and remembers a visit to Chicago fondly. She rushes to class and arrives before the teacher. She sits alone and feels knots in her stomach because everyone...