Samantha had always been a bit of a loner at school, preferring to keep to herself and focus on her studies. But this year, her eighth-grade year, was going to be different. As she walked through the familiar halls on the first day, she couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation.

Little did she know, her life was about to take an unexpected turn. During her English class, the teacher announced that they would be starting a new project – a group presentation on the topic of school life. Samantha's heart sank; group projects were not her forte. But as the teacher assigned the groups, Samantha found herself paired with a few classmates she had never really spoken to before.