(((Hello to all the Twilight fans out there. This is my first Twilight Fanfic, I've decided to write this, because all other inspiration has run dry at the moment =( . Any way I hope you like it and please review I'm not afraid of criticism. The story starts out in New Zealand, my home. If I use any slang I will try to remember to tell you what it means, but if I don't please ask. I'd hate to totally confuse you guys. Happy reading LadyDelerosa)))
I walked home slowly basking in the warm sunlight, summer had finally arrived and I was planning on changing my pasty skin to at least some form of a tan. School was a drag and all I wanted to do was relax. I knew I had a load of homework to finish... but hey, a pass is a pass even if it's just barely. I swung open the gate leading to my house and trudged up the steps. My house was far from perfect like all the other houses around. It was probably the oldest house on the whole street, Mum and Dad bought it as a 'renovation project'. As always there was no time to complete their little dream.
"I'm home!" I called as I walked in the door. No one answered, huh that's weird. Oh well, they probably got held up at work.
I dumped my backpack on the sofa, and switched the T.V on. I flicked through the channels searching for something to watch, boring, boring and, nope still boring. I flicked the T.V off again, and went to my room. I waded my way through the piles of clothes and junk all over my bedroom floor, and flopped onto my bed. I really should clean my room, but I knew that I wouldn't. I changed out of my uniform and into jeans and a T-shirt. I ran my hairbrush though my tangled golden hair. I love my hair, but I live in probably the only country that can be racist against red heads or 'rangas' as they call it. They soon learned that being a red head usually does mean you have the Irish temper, especially with me. I quickly rubbed off my remaining eyeliner, the only problem with the heat, is it hates make-up. I scrawled a note on a piece of paper saying that I was at Arie's house, and put it on the kitchen bench. My jandals clicked as I walked. Ah the familiar sound of summer. Waves, jandals and really bad pick up lines from guys that again, don't get lucky. I jammed my I-pod into my ears and turned up the volume, The music floated around in my head occupying me until I realized I had reached Arie's house. Arie's head popped out the window, and she was grinning at me.
"Hey, Wai!" She called and waved. I waved back wondering what she was so happy about.
"Hey, Arie" I said as I opened the front door. "I'm home!"
"Is that you Wai?" Arie's Mum called from in the kitchen.
"Hi Sharon! Yeah, it's me" I said, I slipped off my jandals, and walked into the lounge. Arie bounded out of her room, and literally pounced on me.
"Guess what!" She said holding my shoulders with a firm grip.
"What?" I asked.
"We are going on a shopping trip this weekend!" She said grinning happily. "We can go for the whole weekend and stay with Auntie Sal, so we have all that time to shop and go to the movies, and go to fancy cafes and more SHOPPING!"
By this time I was grinning as much as she was, we would probably break the bank with this trip. I was doing extra chores for what seemed like forever, to make up for almost maxing out my credit card that Mum gave me. I still argue her sense in giving it to me.
"So who else is coming?" I asked trying to wriggle free from her iron grip. Finally, she let me go, but not without permanently etching her fingernails in my shoulders.
"Well, Auntie Sal said all the girls can come, but strictly no guys" Arie sighed and continued her spiel "So we just have to ask the girls if they're allowed to come with." She looked at me for confirmation that I was actually listening. I have a bad habit of zoning out half way through her spiels.
"Yeah that sounds great, and you know the guys coming would only make things awkward. They'd be all; I don't wanna go shopping! And we'd be all, well go away then! And they'd be like fine then!" I grinned "And then we would all start fighting" I concluded.
Arie nodded "Most likely, but I wasn't actually wanting all the guys to come" She grinned "Just a certain guy."
I rolled my eyes "Ugh! Your like a walking, talking sap machine!"
"Your just anti-romance!" She protested.
"Not anti-romance, anti-public displays of affection!" I said with a smirk.
She stuck her tongue out at me "We're not even that public! We don't even kiss in public!"
I burst out laughing "No, you don't" I tried to contain my laughter unsuccessfully "You... Just have eye sex!" I laughed even harder.
"DO NOT!" She squealed. She picked up a cushion from the sofa and hurled it at me, missing by miles. I stuck my tongue out at her. "Your DISGUSTING!" She said and hurled another cushion at me.
"Hey! And whose fault is that! Lil miss infect my mind!" I said pointing at her, and wrinkling my nose.
"Fine! Fine, truce?" She said and twirled her imaginary white flag. I held mine up too smiling at our creativity, or some might call it stupidity.
Arie took my arm and dragged me to her room, closing the door behind us. I love Arie's room it's so bright, and has drawings and pictures pinned everywhere. We sank onto her couch. She flicked the T.V on so no-one could hear us talking.
"So what's the gos?" She said looking at me expectantly. I wracked my brain for something new, a snippet of something interesting. Gossip, rumors, anything!
"Um...." I made a face. "Oh yeah this ones good." I paused for dramatic effect. "It's rumored that Kim, is pregnant," I said with satisfaction.
"Oh my God! How did you find that one out?" Arie demanded
I wrinkled my nose, "I have my ways, but if I told you I'd have to kill you" I said "and I don't really want to go to jail as interesting as it sounds, and I'm sure the people are 'Very Nice'. I just don't want to be locked up," I said sarcastically.
Arie nodded in agreement "But hey, you might find a boyfriend in there!" She said with a smile. I held my had to my forehead dramatically,
"Why, oh why had I not thought of this before?" I said in a terrible fake British accent. We both laughed at my British impersonation.
There was a knock on the door "You girls want some snacks?" Sharon said through the door.
"Sure Mum, Thanks" Arie called back.
"Thanks Sharon." A few minutes later she came in with a platter filled with crackers, cheese, pepperoni, and fruit pieces. Sharon always makes such different food. Which personally, I like much better than scoffing a bag of chips for a snack. Arie was born in America, so her family does things a little differently, but a good different.
"So" Arie said through a mouthful of pepperoni and crackers "What are the 'rents up to?" She said, I shrugged dismissively.
"Wouldn't have a clue" I said and took another bite. "They weren't home when I got back, They're so up to something! They've got some little secret that I'll find out about sooner or later"
"What do you reckon they're up to?" She asked raising her eyebrows.
"Ugh! I'm not sure I even want to know!" I said, "Plus it can't be that interesting, my parents are like the least interesting people on the planet!"
We both nodded in agreement. We sat there talking and gossiping all afternoon, not watching the time at all. Sharon knocked on the door again; "Can I come in?" She asked.
"Sure Mom, come on in" Arie said.
"Wai are you staying for dinner?" She asked politely. I looked at the time on my phone.
"Oh shoot! I didn't even realize how late it was!" I looked out the window to see the sun was beginning to set. "No, I shouldn't stay, I'd better get home before it's too dark" I said and dragged myself of the couch.
I walked back out into the lounge. "Hey don't forget to ask the girls if they're allowed to come this weekend" I called over my shoulder.
"I won't, and don't you forget to actually ask, your parents before the day we leave!" She grinned at me, and I grinned back.
"I'll try, I make no promises" I waved goodbye and set off. I shoved my headphones back into my ears and walked home, The sky was a brilliant pink, with orange and yellow hues. I breathed in the cool air; I could feel the temperature dropping and goose bumps appeared on my arms. I shivered and rubbed my arms trying to re-gain some warmth. I swung open the front gate and quickly went inside. I walked through to the dinning room. My parents didn't notice me, they were deep in conversation.
"Hi Mum, Hi Dad" I said and slid into my chair. The chicken was still hot, inside the oven dish. I served myself some chicken and mashed potatoes. My parents had ended their conversation, and we all sat there in an awkward silence. I ate my dinner and observed my parents from beneath the cover of my fringe. They looked like they were trying to muster up the courage to tell me something, or say something. Neither of them looked overly impressed. Oh no! What had they found out? A bad test result? Was I in trouble? Oh, or worse! Was my sister staying for longer before heading to Uni? I'd finished my dinner; so I couldn't just pretend I was comfortable with the 'no talking' situation. Finally I had to break the silence.
"Is everything OK? I asked curiously "Did someone die?"
My Dad smiled, and his deep rumbling laugh filled the room. "No, no-one died" He paused, as if trying to think what to say next. I sat there looking at them expectantly.
My Mum spoke up "but you might be pretty upset, when you... hear the news" She said cautiously. I saw her look at Dad pleadingly.
"Ugh! Would one of you get it over with already!" I snapped, my patience was wearing thin with them. I hated delayed messages, all that pondering and avoiding the topic.
"First promise, not to get angry" Mum said calmly.
"I promise" I said "now will you tell me already," I said tapping my fingers on the table.
"Well we have some pretty big news," Dad said. I narrowed my eyes at them suspiciously.
"I knew something was up!" I said smugly, Mum and Dad looked at each other with worried expressions.
"Come on out with it already!"
(((Hey Guys so I hope you liked it, I know nothing really happened, but I wanted to build some suspense =) The next chapter will be more interesting I promise. I'll try to update ASAP. Please review; tell me if you think it stunk on ice! Or if you think it was good, and hey criticism can only make me improve! =) So lets see is there anything I need to explain or tell you. Oh yes her name is Waiata Nolan (fist name is said like WHY-AH-TAH, and her nick name is said as WHY) that means 'SONG' in Moari (native New Zealand language) 'Jandals' are the New Zealand word for flip-flops. If there is anything that confused you please ask =)
Thanks heaps from LadyDelerosa)))