Gale woke up several minutes before his alarm went off. The anxiety and excitement of the moment woke him up. Today was his first day attending the same school his brother graduated from. The pressure he felt in his chest with that thought in mind was enough to make him stay in bed. 

The blaring of his alarm snapped him back into reality dispelling most of his unwanted thoughts. He hopped out of bed and got ready for school. When he was done, he stared at himself in the mirror. His school uniform fit perfectly. It felt warm and comfortable around his shoulders. It made him feel powerful. It made him feel a step closer to his brother. 

Gale made his way downstairs where his parents were already eating breakfast. They gazed at him for a moment eyes beaming with excitement. Gale's mother stood up from the table and gave him a hug. 

"You look amazing," she said.

"I feel amazing," he replied back with a smile. 

"You look like Bruce," his father said stepping to his side.

"Nah. I look much better than he did."

They all chuckled. Gale's father placed a hand on his shoulder. "You'll do fine." He said firmly.

"Thanks." 

He kissed both his parents on the cheek before grabbing his bookbag and heading out the door.

He soon arrived at the gates of U.A. It was much more intimidating than he could have imagined. He would not let the moment overcome him though. He steeled himself and walked through the doors. The hallway was bustling with students looking for their classrooms. Excited, nervous, anxious, prideful faces and voices filled the atmosphere. 

Gale soon found his classroom. He walked through the doors looking for an empty seat. By this time most of the seats were already taken and the only seats available were in the front of the classroom. 

'Shit.' He thought to himself and took his seat in the front center seat of the room.