I woke up to the loud buzzing coming from my alarm clock. Groaning, I rubbed my eyes and rolled out of bed. Walking groggily to the bathroom, I managed to brush my teeth, and throw my hair in a messy pony, not even bothering to apply makeup.
"Alex! were leaving in 10!" My aunt yelled. Sighing, I quickly threw on a baggy sweatshirt and leggings.
"Alright be down in a minute!" I replied. Man I did not want to leave my home with Aunt Claire. I love Tennessee, and would definitely miss my friends, especially my teammates. I was the star point guard on the high school basketball team. Making varsity as a freshman and becoming captain sophomore year allowed me to become well known throughout school, and now that I was in my junior year, I desperately wanted to lead my team to yet another championship. Sighing, I sat on my bed.
I was moving to New York to live with my dad. My relationship with him was a distant one, everything changed after the car crash that killed my mother and brother. Dad was just starting his career in the law force and was too busy trying to build a life to properly take care of me, causing me to move down to the south. Long story short, dad was too busy for me.
"Alex! Were leaving!" her aunt called to her.
"Okay, coming!" I yelled back. I grabbed my bags and threw on the necklace my brother gave me for my 16th birthday. I jumped inside the car and politely greeted Aunt Claire. Putting my headphones in and flipping to a country song, I looked out the window, "Goodbye Tennessee," I mumbled under my breath as I closed my eyes.
"Alex we're here." I awoke to Aunt Claire softly shaking her awake. With a yawn I unbuckled my seatbelt, and got out of the car.
"Thank you for everything," I said looking at my aunt, who now had enveloped me in a hug.
"I'll miss you Alex. Make sure you call when you get to New York," Aunt Claire mumbled into my hair.
"I will, I promise." I replied softly kissing my aunt on the cheek, I grabbed my bags and headed into the airport, not glancing back.
The New York airport was cold and uninviting. I scanned the airport for my father, and quickly spotted him by the entrance ramp.
"Alex!" dad called, waving me over. I quickly ran up to him, tackling him in a bear hug.
"I missed you dad," I whispered, tearing up as his familiar scent filled my nose.
"Missed you more Al," dad replied, kissing my head. "Let's get you home, you're probably exhausted," he exclaimed. I just nodded in response, following him to his car.
"How's basketball going?" dad asked, once we were in the car.
"Great! We made won the championship last year!" I proudly told him.
"That's my girl," Dad laughed. I smiled up at him. I didn't realize how much I missed him over the years.
"How's work going?" I ask looking up at him. He instantly brightens up.
"Great! I just got promoted!"
"That's great dad!" I say.
"Oh and I almost forgot, you going to be attending Goode High. It's a great school! Unfortunately I have early meetings so you are going to need to drive yourself to school. I'll give you the directions later, and don't worry about the car, i've got that covered." dad said winking at me. My mood instantly darkened at the thought of school. I was so not looking forward to tomorrow. "We're here!" I looked out the window to see a fairly big home. "Alright let's get you settled," dad announced, taking some of my bags inside. I followed him to my new room, and gasped. The room was huge with a flat screen on the wall, a computer and desk, and a guitar in the corner.
"I hope you like it, I wasn't sure what to get, but I do remember how much you love to play guitar." dad says sheepishly.
"I love it dad thanks." I say giving him a hug.
After putting away all my clothes and my possessions I collapsed on my bed. I checked my phone and plugged it in. I closed my eyes. 'Tomorrow is going to be a long day,' I thought as I allowed sleep to overtake me.