Song inspiration for the chapter: Little talks - Of Monsters and Men

Chapter 1:

"Birdie, you haven't said a word since we left, what's going on?" My dad asked as we drove along the road to Los Angeles, California. I hated every aspect of this, him trying to talk to me and bringing me down here to "start over." It was complete and utter bullshit in my mind.

"I've been sleeping for more than half of the ride and ignoring your presence during the rest of the ride." I looked up from my iPod to see palm trees and sunshine, sunshine everywhere. Not a cloud in sight, it was disgusting. I'm going to be living in some house with this weather all the time? Where's the variety California?

"You'll like it here Birdie, watch. I know how you hate the sun considering you're an albino but you'll get a nice tan and soon enough you'll fall in love with the city of angels." He was smirking, I could tell. I hated that I knew what facial expression he had, I sighed deeply and looked out my window. Clear open road for the next couple of miles until we land on bimbo territory.

We pulled up to a creepy house, it had a weird vibe to it. Nevertheless, it was in a rich like neighborhood, how the hell is my dad paying for this? It must've cost him a shit load just to pay for half of it. My dad interrupted my thoughts by opening the door for me, a smile was plastered on his face while a huge frown was plastered on mine.

"Not too shabby hey? It's great and it has an office so I do work here and also go to the new office somewhere in town."

"Whoop de do, I get to see more of you then I need to in a day." I said as we walked up to the house. I thought I knew a lot about this side of the country, bimbos everywhere, beaches for miles and shopping malls even further than beaches could go. I guess everywhere has their own little dark side. I found Los Angeles' anyway. My dad rang the doorbell as he admired the house's fixtures. The door opened and a woman was standing in the door way with an obvious fake smile. A realtor no doubt.

"Hello you must be Mr. Hunt, I'm Marcy." She stuck her hand out for my dad to shake.

"Good day Marcy, call me Darrell." He smiled at her, let go of her hand and pushed me forward. "This is my daughter, Birdie."

"It's lovely to meet you Birdie how was the trip here?" She asked.

"Nauseating." I responded without changing my facial expression. She cleared her throat and said:

"Well come on in, I have much to show you both." We stepped in and the house already had the feeling that someone had died in here. Great just great.

"I'm gonna go explore, have fun on the tour or whatever." I told him. I began to walk up the stairs slowly. The house wouldn't be too bad if there were more lights. For goodness sakes, would it kill someone to add any in? I'm not one for light but still. I got to the top and walked along.

creeeeek

I stopped dead in my tracks, the sound was very close. Like if it were right behind me, I turned to look behind me. Not a surprise that no one was behind me. Ghosts are total bullshit, I've never believed in them but this house might change my mind. Maybe hearing some back story of this place might reassure me. I kept on walking when once again:

creeeeek.

I could feel someone right behind me, I slowed my breathing to hear for anymore noise. Slowly I turned around once again. I began to get really angry, who ever was messing with me had to end it now. I'll ignore it but if it happens again, I'm going to hurt something. I thought to myself. I continued but after only five steps the floorboards creeked again. I turned around briskly and shouted:

"Knock it off, I don't care who's here, I'm not about to play your little games!" My eyes looked all over the hallway, every inch waiting for something. Anything. I sighed and continued to wait.

"Who said I was playing a game?" A voice said, I gasped and turned around. There, in one of the doorways was a guy around my age. Blonde hair, brown eyes, he looked like he was into a 90's type of style. He stood there arms crossed leaning on the doorway, and a sort of crossed look. I couldn't find the words to say, considering I had just been scared, which was an emotion I hadn't felt in a while.

"I guessed it was a game, maybe even a prank. A stupid one nevertheless." I said as I crossed my arms. I frowned and watched him carefully, a smirk began to muster on his face. My frown deepened as he did.

"I was just trying to freak you out, that's basically my job around here." He said as he put his arms down.

"Who's your boss? I have a little complaint." I remarked.

"Are you moving in or something?" He asked as he cocked his eyebrow. He wasn't half bad to be honest, pretty fit. I disregarded it and went back to the conversation.

"I don't know yet, but by the look of it my dad really likes it here so chances are I am." I shrugged with my arms still crossed. He nodded with his lips in a sort of pout.

"Well let me know, you're interesting." He smirked as he spoke and walked into the room, I went after him because I was a little surprised at his answer.

"You're not hal-." I stopped as I noticed no one was in the room. Could he have been a-? No, there was no way, he was probably just trying to scare me again. I rolled my eyes and walked back downstairs. I found my dad talking to Marcy, he looked my way and said.

"There you are kiddo, I think we found ourselves a keeper." He said as he looked around again.

"Yeah alright, Marcy what kind of history does this house have? I'm sure there's a reason my dad can afford it." He gave me a look but I just rolled my eyes. She cleared her throat and said:

"Well, I have to tell you anyways Darrell but the last occupants of the house died here, they were very nice too."

"Interesting." I said, the blank look did not stay on for long. I hadn't smiled in a while so this would be hard. "We'll take it."

My dad looked at me with a bewildered look on his face, I just kept on nodding, I was going to be living in a murder house, how exciting for a town full of idiots.

Hey hey there! I hoped you liked the first chapter guys. Leave me some reviews? I'm working on "I turn to you" just thought I'd put this one up because I love the idea. Hope your as excited as I am. :)