It was the first day of school, and I woke up feeling nervous and excited at the same time. I knew I had to make a good impression, and I was hoping that my stepbrothers, Finn, Aiden, and Liam, would be there to support me.

As I walked into the kitchen, I saw the triplets already sitting at the table, chatting away. I greeted them with a timid "Good morning," and they replied in unison, "Hey there, newbie."

Finn, the eldest, looked at me and smirked. "Nervous for your first day at the new school?" he asked.

I nodded, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Liam, the youngest, chimed in, "Don't worry, we'll take care of you."

Aiden, the middle brother, gave me a reassuring smile and said, "You'll do great, and we'll be there for you."

I felt grateful for Aiden's support, but Finn and Liam were still teasing me. Finn pretended to be the strict teacher and said, "Don't be late for your first class or you'll get detention."

Liam added, "And don't forget your lunch money, or you'll have to starve."

I rolled my eyes, but deep down, I knew they were just teasing me because they cared.

As we sat down for breakfast, Aiden made sure that I got my favorite cereal and poured me a glass of orange juice. Finn and Liam continued their teasing, but Aiden defended me every time they went too far.

Finn started talking about how he was excited to meet new people, specifically new girls. "I heard there are some new chicks coming to school this year. It's going to be lit," he said with a grin.

Aiden rolled his eyes and said, "Can you not talk about girls all the time? There are more important things to focus on, like our grades."

Liam, on the other hand, was more interested in the social aspect of school. "I just hope we make some new friends," he said. "It's always fun to hang out with new people."

Finn continued to talk about the new girls, saying, "I heard there's one girl who's a total dime piece. She's new to the school, and I'm definitely going to try and get to know her."

I felt a bit uncomfortable with the conversation, but I didn't want to be the buzzkill. Instead, I tried to steer the conversation towards something else. "Have you guys heard about any cool extracurricular activities at the school?" I asked.

Aiden jumped in and started talking about the robotics club, which he was interested in joining. Liam mentioned the soccer team, and Finn said he might try out for the basketball team.
Even though I wasn't as interested in sports or robotics, I felt relieved that we were talking about something other than girls.

I asked the triplets if they knew anything about the teachers at the school, hoping to get some insight into what to expect. Finn said he had heard that Mr. Johnson was the toughest English teacher in the school, but Aiden added that he was fair and always pushed his students to do better. Liam mentioned that Ms. Lee, the science teacher, was known for her fun experiments, and Finn said that he had heard Mr. Patel, the math teacher, was a bit of a hardass.

As the triplets continued to discuss their thoughts on the teachers at school, I asked them, "What do you know about Coach Reynolds? Is he as tough as people say he is?"

Finn replied, "He's tough, but he's also a fair coach. He expects a lot from his athletes, but if you show him that you're committed, he'll respect you."

Just then, my mother walked into the kitchen.

"Good morning, guys," she greeted us with a smile.

"Good morning, Luna," the triplets responded in unison.

My mother's expression turned serious as she said, "Boys, I've told you before to call me 'mother'. We are now a family and I want you to treat me as your own mother."

The triplets looked at each other and then at my mother. "We're sorry, mother. We didn't mean to be disrespectful," Aiden said.

My mother's face softened as she said, "It's alright, my boys. I know you didn't mean to be rude. But please remember that we are a family now, and we need to start acting like one."

As I sat in the car on the way to my first day of school, my anxiety was already at an all-time high. I fidgeted nervously with the straps of my backpack and tried to take deep breaths to calm my racing heart.

My stepbrothers, Finn, Aiden, and Liam, sat beside me, chatting excitedly about their own classes and friends. I tried to listen and join in the conversation, but my mind was consumed with worry.

What if I didn't make any friends? What if I got lost in the huge school building? What if the teachers were too strict or the coursework too difficult?
I tried to push these thoughts aside and stay positive, but it was hard. Every time I caught a glimpse of the school building in the distance, my stomach twisted with nerves. I kept imagining all the worst-case scenarios, from tripping in the hallway to forgetting my locker combination.
As we pulled into the school parking lot, I felt like I was going to be sick. I took a few deep breaths and tried to psych myself up, telling myself that I could handle anything that came my way.

But as I stepped out of the car and made my way towards the school building, my nerves threatened to overwhelm me. I knew I had to push through and give it my best shot, but it was easier said than done.

As I walked through the doors, I was greeted by a bustling hallway filled with students rushing to get to their classes. The sound of lockers slamming and chatter filled the air, making me feel even more anxious.

I took a deep breath and tried to focus on finding my way to my first class. The school building was massive, with multiple floors and long, winding corridors. I felt like I was walking in circles, but eventually, I found my classroom.