Gracie and Ruth stood in front of the towering oak tree shedding its brown and orange leaves. They followed instructions to be here at this time because they felt they had no choice. Despite the warmth from the sun a sudden gust of wind gave them both chills.

It felt like it was just another spring day, but it was’t. It was April fools and Lily knew she and her friend, Maya, were going to make the best prank ever. Lily could already imagine the principal screaming in horror when he finds out. A brilliant plan was forming.

I woke up early to snow flakes on my window. It was one of those days where it was so cold you wanted to curl up in a blanket. I wished I could do that but school awaits. I rushed to put my clothes on, brush my teeth, and rush out the door with my jacket half on.