1. A NEW DAY
Ok, it's a new place, a new school, and, well, new drama. I wonder what it's going to be this year. Girls, boys, school. MORE boys. Well, I hope it is not much as last year.
Well, I'm going to live with my mom this year. In Florida. There's this little town in there my mom lives in called West Ridge.
And the school I'm going to is West Ridge High School.
As my dad was taking me to the airport, I started to wonder, maybe I could get a boyfriend this year since my dad won't scare them off. I started to daydream about having a boyfriend.
"Well, were here." My dad said.
As I looked up from my daydream, I saw the airport. It was really big. It could be a airport and hotel for all I knew.
My dad stared at me. His little girl, about to leave him for a year. I haven't left him for about 4 years. I could see the tears in his eyes that he held back. "Well, let's get your bags."
"oh, dad. Don't cry. You'll see me on the holidays." I said about to cry to. I hated it when old men cried. Especially my dad.
We got out of the car and dad popped the truck open. He grabbed all my bags and I grabbed my tote bag out of the back seat.
He gave me my passport-book from his pocket. "Here you go. Your all set. Tell mom I said 'Hi.'"
I sniffled. "Okay. I'll text and e-mail you."
He gave me a big hug. I felt like I was off to college. But, the only difference is, that I can't come back home.
Bing-Bong. "Flight to Florida, takes off in 5 minutes." The announcer said.
"That's my flight. I better go. I Love you dad." I said. Tears started to roll out of my eyes. And as of him too, he was balling.
"Love you too kid." he sniffled.
I took all my bags and went in the airport. I turned around and looked out the entrance. And I thought to my self There goes my old life.
After all the security, and lines, I was on the plane. I go out my book I had called My Daddy's the Grimm Reaper By Cameron Lugar. And then I heard one of the flight attendance.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, please turn off all Electronics, pagers, and any other devices. The plane is about to take off."
I turned off my cell phone and looked out the window. Ever since I was a little girl, I loved watching planes take off. I loved it even more when I was inside of them. The plane started moving, and we started to accelerate. And then we started to lifted in the air and we were off.
And here comes the new life. I thought to myself.
So far the plane ride was pretty good. No one sat next to me which was a miracle on a plane. And it was pretty quiet. So I dozed off easily.
***
When I woke up, we were landing. I could feel the warm sun across my face in the window.
I got all my luggage out of the plane and went outside to wait for my mom. The humid air hit my face. It felt so good. I smiled. And I looked up to the sky and there were no clouds what so ever.
I looked around trying to find my moms car. And then I forgot to turn on my phone. I took It out of my pocket and turned it on. I had 6 new messages. 3 were from my friends say how much they miss me. I would reply to that later. 2 was from my dad saying: Hey how's the flight? And: R u there?? And the last one was from my mom just now. It read : Hey I see you! (:
I looked up and saw my mom at her car. She looked just as I remember. Curly, brown hair, sort of an afro for girls thing. A little fat, Cigarette in her hand, Cell phone in the other, Red, V-neck, t-shirt, jeans, and Nikes. I grabbed all my bags and ran to her. I wrapped my arms around her. "Hi mom! I've missed you so much! And dad says hi!" I Blurted out.
"I've missed you to." She let go of me an looked at me. "You've gotten so tall, and a lot prettier. Have you had any boyfriends?" She said as she grabbed my bags and put them in her trunk.
"Mom? Really? Your seriously going to ASK that question?" I tried raising up one eyebrow, but didn't do it.
"Right." She said. We both started to laugh. "Well, you'll get one this year no doubt."
"I hope." I said.
Mom looked at me with a smile on her face. "Don't worry. There not all ugly. There are about four or five guys around here that most girls have crushes on and they are single."
I stared in disbelief. "Really?"
"Yeah."
We sat in silence listening to K92 FM. Then I looked at the clock on the dashboard. It was only 7:30 AM.
"Mom, what time does school start?"
She hesitated before answering. "Um, I think 9:00. Why?"
"I want to go to school today. Maybe I'll see some old faces."
She thought about it for a while. "Well, if you get a shower, and get ready in time, I'll take you. We can unpack later on today."
"thanks mom. You're the best."