I was Seven and You were nine.

I looked at you like the stars that shine,

In the sky.

The pretty lights.

"Guys! Guys!" Stella yelled, running into the back yard where her 3 best friends were having a water fight. All three turned their guns to shoot at her, and as soon as they did, she screamed and run behind Mrs. Lucas.

"Boys." she said sternly. "Apologize to Stella, right now!" they all dropped their guns, and ran after her to give her a big, wet, soggy hug.

"NO NO! I wanted to tell you big news that I just found out from my mom." Stella had just celebrated her 10th birthday, while Nick was nine, and Kevin was 11. Joe, like her, was ten. They all stopped chasing her. "I wanted to tell you that I have a new neighbor! I don't know her name, but she is small, with brown hair, and a pretty pink dress!" Stella exclaimed. "I am going to go introduce myself. Is it okay if I bring her back here?" they all nodded, and she ran out the backyard the way she came.

Her nerves were building as she walked up the driveway. Many things running through her mind as she reached the front door, and rang the doorbell. Soon, a tall, tan-skinned male came to the door. A huge smile graced his face for her, making her feel more comfortable. "Hi! My name is Stella. I live in the house next door, and I just wanted to come over and introduce myself. Do you have a daughter by any chance?" his smile grew wider, and he opened the door, motioning for her to come in.

"Honey Buns, someone want's to meet you." the brunette girl heard her father call. She was not one to have many nerves, which was odd, because she was so young. Soon, she rounded the corner and saw the blond, looking much prettier than she would have ever thought possible.

"Hi." she said quietly.

"Hi! My name is Stella Malone! We are gonna be next door neighbors! What's your name?" she looked down at her shoes.

"Macy Misa." Stella smiled.

"Well, Macy. I was just playing with some water guns, obviously," she pointed down to the fact that her shirt was soaking wet, "with some of my very bestest friends, and we were just wondering if you would like to come with us." she looked up at her dad, who was smiling at her.

"Sure, why not. Umm where do they live?" Stella looked outside and down the street.

"In that house! 921." she stated. "And if you forget, my mother is home next door." he nodded.

"Well, if you are playing in water and mud, would you like to change your outfit for something more... comfortable?" Macy nodded, and grabbed Stella's hand.

"Come see my soon-to-be room!" she said anxiously, and tugged her into the back room. Once inside, she looked around. It was pretty big, with an air mattress and sleeping bag in the corner. "My daddy is going to help me start decorating tomorrow. So how old are you?"

"Ten." Stella replied. "And yourself?"

"I'm only seven. But I assure you that I am very mature for my age!" the two girls giggled as Macy got changed into this really pretty pink short-suit, and a small bikini underneath. Stella couldn't help but realize how tiny Macy is. She even smaller than her shoulder. Soon, they were on their way out. As they were walking down the street, Macy decided to make small talk. "So, how old are your friends? Ten as well?" she shook her head.

"No, actually. Kevin is 11, Joe is 10, and Nick is nine." Stella explained to her new friend. They both heard a scream, and looked towards a big house, the old fire station. "as you can probably tell, thats them." Stella said, and dragged her new friend behind her. All the nreves were starting to build up for Macy, but she realized that she must have faith in her new friend Stella. "BOYS!" she yelled. All three of the shirtless boys stopped to look at them, and Macy started to feel very under pressure. "This is Macy Misa, my new next door neighbor." Joe walked right up to the small brunette girl, and lifted her up in a hug. "Sorry, I forgot to warn you about Joe and Kevin, they hug you to death."

"So this is Kevin?" Macy asked, once she was let down.

"Joe, actually. I'm Kevin. Honest mistake, though." Kevin said, giving her a big hug, but not quite lifting her off the ground. Then the third boy, who if memory serves, is Nick, they youngest of the three. Something about the way his eye's gazed at her, the way his smile beamed at her. Something about his hair, and face... and body... that mad her breathing stop. He took a few steps forward, and extended her hand for a shake, she took it. "Oh Nick. Always has to treat a girl with care." Joe sneered, before the boys ran into the house. Stella started looking around at every which angle.

"Stella, what's wrong, it looks like you have a twitch." Macy said.

"Nope. Somethings wrong." she stated. "They are up to something," they both got extremely nervous as the silence went on. "I say we get ou-" she was about to continue when the three boys jumped out in front of them. "Uh Oh."

"You're right." Joe said. They were all carrying hoses. "We are up to something." Stella and Macy froze. "GET THEM!" they released the hoses, and ice-cold water came shooting out of the spouts, making the girls scream when they ice water came in contact with their skin. They turned to run, but they couldn't help but notice that Macy bolted in front of everyone at top speeds. She lapped the house once, coming back around the other side for a surprise attack. Before she came into view, she took off her pink short suit, which left her in her pink bikini. She bolted at high speeds, and jumped on Joe's back, talking him to the ground.

"Thats for messing with my new friend." she laughed, and continued to sit on him. No matter how much Joe tried to get up, she was the strongest girl he had ever seen.

"How old are you?" he asked. "13?" She laughed, and rolled off of him, and onto Kevin's legs.

"No actually. Opposite. That would be three years older than you. I'm three years younger than you. I'm seven!" she said cheerfully. Joe was angry about the fact that he had been taken down by a seven year old, so he stood up, and charged at her. It was close proximity, so she realized that she had no time to act. "Ahhh!" she screamed a very high-pitched scream. Stella ran for her, but there was no time. Just as he was about to hit her, a pair of strong arms, swooped her right off the ground, and out of the way, sending Joe flying through the air. Everyone broke into laughter as Macy finally realized who was carrying her. It was that Nick boy that had made her go breathless ten minutes ago, when they first met.

"Kids! Who wants a Popsicle?" The Lucas's mother called from the window. Kevin, Joe and Stella all ran inside while Nick gently placed Macy's feet back on the ground. She looked up at him, looked like a million lights were all around him. She could honestly say that she had never felt anything like it before. I am NOT crushing on Nick! I just met him! She chanted to herself.

"Thanks for saving me!" She said quietly, still looking up at him. God, she had never felt too short before. But her new friends were all like, sky-scrapers compared to her.

"No problem." He said back to her. Silk wrapped around every single word he spoke. Not a crush, Macy! Not a crush! She gave him a small wave before turning away, and walking towards the gate. "Wait! Aren't you staying for a Popsicle? You need a little meat on those bones there!" he laughed lightly. A smile broke out onto her face as she slowly made her way back to him. The two walked side-by-side into the house where the three kids were laughing and running around, while carrying eye' catching Popsicle in their hands.

"Oh, who's this?" Ms. Lucas asked, handing each of them a Popsicle.

"Hi! I'm Macy. I just moved in next door to Stella. Today's my first day." she said.

"Well, welcome to the neighborhood and welcome to our home. I'm sure that you and my sons will become great friends!" Macy smiled, and licked the cold treat. "So, can we meet your parents?" she looked up and smiled.

"Of course!" she said excitedly. "And they were nervous about not making any friends." Mrs. Lucas just laughed.