Boston to California. Three thousand, one hundred and ten miles. Taking exactly two days and three hours driving continuously. Violet wasn't too pleased. She never was. I knew about the cutting. She became distant since then. It was hard on her, especially in her 'I'm so useless and depressed' fifteen year stage. My mother, Vivienne, was so glad I was full of rainbows and sunshine. My father, Ben, had been cheating on my mom. She caught him in the act. Literally. To say I wasn't surprised was an understatement. I'd heard him talking over the phone to her, so naturally I assumed. That was the day before he cheated. I was going to tell mom about the calls, but decided against that night as they had a fight, again! They fought more than they got along. So this is how we ended up outside our new house. All for a 'fresh start', which I think is a load of bull. Even Violet agrees. My name is Ruby. I'm 5'7, I'm 16, 17 in November and have a very light blonde hair with green eyes. My mom often said I would be like Draco Malfoy's sister as she knows I adore the Harry Potter series. The realtor was standing outside the door, while the movers were putting the furniture in.

'Wow. Way to buy a shit hole dad.' Violet input her opinion oh so sweetly.

'Hey, come on Violet! A new start, exciting adventure! You might meet a nice boy.' Dad stated. I totally agreed with him, but I didn't really want to move this far.

'Welcome, Mr and Mrs Harmon. You two must be Ruby and Violet. Lovely to meet you. I'm Marcy.' She greeted with a smile. I returned a toothy grin and shook her hand. Violet huffed and went into the house. Marcy showed us everything and we got to the kitchen last. We'd seen upstairs first.

'Do you cook Mrs Harmon?' Marcy asked. Dad answered for her as mom gazed around the kitchen in astonishment at the size.

'I paid for her to have lessons, which she then taught Ruby. There very passionate about it.'

'I love the kitchen. It's so lovely. Too modern for such and old house though.' I stated. Hailee started yapping and jumped out of my arms. I followed her and saw she was heading to a door under the stairs. Violet stood behind me.

'What do you think it is?' I asked over my shoulder, eyeing the door.

'Only one-way to find out Rubes. Dads said explore. Let's explore.' She said as she leaned under me and twisted the nobs. It didn't open very well and both of us had to rattle them a couple of times, but we got it open and headed down. It looks like we found the basement. It was a spooky place, with cobwebs here and there. I felt something sweep along my arm, but thought it of nothing. It was probably Violet trying to freak me out. She knows I hate basements after seeing that movie one night. I trudged back up the stairs as Marcy was going on about a murder. Violet stood to my left but a little behind me.

'Murder?' I asked apprehensively.

'Yes. The previous owners were found dead. Murder, suicide. Such a nice couple. Sold this house to them. They completely restored the place.' Marcy explained.

'Gay?'

'What do you think.' Marcy chuckled.

'Where did it happen?' Violet asked.

'In the basement.' Marcy concluded. Violet looked to me and I sighed.

'We'll take it.' She said as mom and dad looked at her with a spark in there eyes. They knew she didn't want to move as well, and thought she would try and persuade us out. I hugged her and took her upstairs with Bonbon, our other pet German Shepherd. I'd bought her out of money I had saved up from previous jobs. She went with me everywhere, and tries to go to school with me. I headed to the room at the end of the hall. When I reached it, I looked inside. The walls were painted black and it had a dark aura in it. I put the light on and thought about how I could paint it. I wanted the wall filled with butterflies on a white background. There was bound to be some wallpaper online, then one wall, I would paint white, and create a mural. I would decide on it later. There was a closet at the side of the door, but round a bit of wall. It was white with nothing in it but an old shirt. It was a little big on me with ACDC, one of my favourite bands, logo imprinted on it. My bed wasn't in yet, because I would be rooming with Violet, until I finished my room which would take a couple days to do. This was all under my request, and Violet was more than happy. I'd chosen my room when we saw it online. I got the second largest room, mom and dad got the biggest, and Violets was a different layout, but the same size. The floor was a nice, light chestnut colour. I walked out and into Violets room. Her stuff was already in here and she was messing the room up to her style. Mom would have a fit, but at least she's happy. We had a week until school started. They had a week off anyway for some reason. I was happy for that. Unfortunately it's near the end of October which means we missed loads of stuff. I wandered into dads new office and saw him setting up everything. Mom wouldn't let us near downstairs, because she was afraid we'd 'mess everything up'. She wouldn't let me down there! I was her favourite decorator. I mentally pouted but immediately brightened up when I saw dad had a wallpaper exactly like the one I wanted. I ran up to him and gave him a hug. It was around nine in the morning and I was already pasting and putting the wallpaper up, bit by bit. Dad came in to help at times, but then someone would shout him half an hour later. I was finally done on one wall after Violet helped. We cut a bit off the top of the wallpaper that was spare and pasted it above the closet. There wasn't any dark you could see in the room apart from the two walls that we haven't done. Violet and I turned to eachother, nodded, and started going again. She would paint the wall on the left side of my bed, if you were standing towards the door, and I started wall papering my other wall. I didn't think it would be so quick. I can move furniture in today and tomorrow, but until the fumed go, I'm still in Violet's room. I put my posters on the wall, and put my personalized picture of New York canvas up above my bed. I made my way downstairs for food. Dad had ordered pizza to save mom from cooking. We all shared a half-and-half pizza with someone. Violet and me, and mom and dad.

'I have my first patient tomorrow,' Dad boasted 'He's around your age Rube, so maybe he can hang out with you too get him more relaxed in the session?' I nodded my head and put my pizza crust in my mouth. I plonked on Vi's double bed and sighed. She came in wearing her sleep shorts and tank top. I was wearing the same as her but with lounge pants over them. I slipped them off and got under the covers.

'You think we'll like it here?' Vi asked.

'Of course! It's a new adventure for us all. You might find prince charming.' I nudged her.

'I don't believe in riding away on a white horse like you do.' Bonbon jumped onto the foot of the bed and curled up to sleep. At that point I said good night and went to sleep. I swear I could feel someone watching me before I drifted off.

'Morning mom, dad.' I shouted gleefully entering the kitchen. It was ten AM and dad's client was due around half past. I was wearing a strapless summer dress that was a white and yellow colour and stopped above my knee which showed my yellow flats. My hair was in two ponytails at the side of my head. My fringe swept to the side and was held with a clip, showing off my cupcake earrings. The doorbell rang and dad answered it. His patient walked into the kitchen. His eyes went to me immediately. He had blonde hair that was in a slight curl, dark brown eyes that in most lights looked black, and he was wearing a striped jumper, jeans and converse. I leapt up and extended my hand.

'Hi, I'm Ruby Harmon. Call me Rube if you want.' He shook my hand. Would I get a name from this cute guy?

'Langdon. Tate Langdon.' I giggled before he bent down slightly, turned my hand and bought it up partially and kissed it. I could have fainted. He smiled sloppily and entwined our fingers as we made our way to dad's office. This guy was heavenly. Violet walked out and gave me the thumbs up. I winked to her. The therapy session had started, and his problems were deep. I still held his hand, which dad disliked in a way. His other arm draped over the back of the couch and onto my shoulder. It felt welcoming. I only knew Tate's name and problems, and already he's acting like he's my boyfriend. It would be nice if he was. His circles on my arm were very soothing and I felt like I could sleep. His session ended at half eleven, and dad suggested we hung out in my room seen as it was all set up thanks to mom. I loved the idea, and Tate was just as enthusiastic.

We sat on the floor listening to my iPod. He was sitting really close to me. I turned my head to him. His breath fanned over my lips. He was inches away. I shook my head and concentrated back on the words he was saying, instead of going into my own fantasies. He seemed to get closer with every word he said until finally, we were in the same position as in my day dream. I tilted my head to the side at the same time he did on the opposite side. I got my eyes semi closed before Violet burst in, saw our position, and slammed the door again, screaming about lunch being ready. I sighed and went away.

'Way to ruin a moment Vi.' I mumbled. Tate laughed and pulled me up with him.

'We'll just have to get another moment then.' He whispered in my ear as we made our way downstairs. I had a tingling in my abdomen and I was silently hoping it was a promise more than just words out of his mouth. Wow I'm so fast aren't I?

Moi: My first proper story! Woo!

Tate: Are you going to actually finish it and not get bored like you usually do when you have ideas?

Moi: Probably, but worth a shot:) Trying to find an actress or singer at the moment. I think Taylor Momsen would be her. If you want more information, message me:D