Lottie picked the last peach on her new peach tree. She had just moved to Todayland from North Montana with her father and brother. She was scared to be in a new town with new people, especially since her mother's recent death. She missed her so much, but she tried not to think about it too much. It was October, and she had spent the entire summer reinventing herself for the new school. She wanted to have friends, which was hard for her because she was so shy.
Lottie took a deep whiff of the bright peach in her hands, and placed it into a small basket she had hanging on her arm. The new autumn air blew through her bleach blonde hair, as she looked around the rest of the backyard. Aside form the peach tree, there was nothing but grass. Suddenly her dad popped his head out the back door of the house, "Lottie, dinner's ready." Lottie looked up from her basket, and ran to the door.
Inside, she saw her brother sitting at the dining room table with a plate of spaghetti and meatballs. "Yum, italian food." Lottie said, as she placed her basket of peaches on the kitchen counter and took her seat at the table. She looked at her brother who was wearing a red hood, and grey skinny jeans. Her brother, Zach, had always stuck up for her. He was her shoulder to cry on when their mom died. He was just as upset as Lottie, but being two years older than her, he helped her pull through.
"So, how do you like the house?" Their dad said, as he sat at the table. Lottie shivered.
"It's freezing." She wrapped her arms around herself. She was still wearing summer clothes. Her midnight blue, maroon, and mercury striped tank top dress wasn't exactly fitting with the new weather, but she insisted on wearing it.
"Well, it'll get warmer." Her father encouraged her. "You guys excited to go to school tomorrow?" It was Tuesday, and starting School on a Wednesday was odd. Lottie tried to move the date to next Monday, but her father insisted she start right away.
"Yes," Lottie lied, "I hope i can make friends." Zach gave her a nudge.
"Cheer up, i'll help you." They exchanged smiles, but Lottie felt like hiding under the table. On top of the fact that it was a new school, it was also her first year of High School.
"Maybe they'll have a play you can audition for." Her father suggested. Lottie shrugged. She doubted the new, lower class, girl would make it in a play. No matter how well she could sing and dance. Without even finishing her plate, she got up and placed her plate on the counter. She then walked up the stairs and to her room. "Where you going?" Her father yelled up to her.
"I'm hitting the hay early." She shouted back, "Goodnight." She then closed her door, and looked around her room. They had just moved in Monday, and today they had finished unpacking. Her room was pretty big. She had a metal daybed, with matching vanity. She had a walk in closet, and her own bathroom. The walls were red, and the carpet was a pale tan. She collapsed on her bed, and let out a sigh. She then cuddled up under her covers, and prayed tomorrow would be a new day. A good day… Hopefully.