I stared vacantly out the window of my new home behind my computer desk. I was supposed to be working on a paper for collage but my attention span has never been great. I moved in yesterday but I have been living in California for a year now. I was getting sick of my tiny apartment in the city. I had moved into the house yesterday morning, unpacked everything by the evening. I hadn't even looked outside or attempt to meet any neighbours.
As I continued to stare, I began to focus more on the window then outside. My reflection stared back at me. My mid length dark brown hair back in a tight pony tail, slightly smudged mascara surrounded my dark brown eyes. My pale, freckled cheeks were a bit flushed; I'm still not used to the heat, being from Cork, in the rainy country of Ireland. My white tank top fell loosely on me.
Suddenly I focused back outside the window and realised two familiar men were looking in my direction from their driveway. The car wasn't there before I was looking at my reflection… Oh God, They must think I've been starring at them. Then, even more embarrassment. I finally figured out who it was. Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla. Smosh . The Youtubers I've watched since they started. I threw a smile, because I realised I was still staring. Then, to my dismay they started walking towards my driveway. Crap. I suppose celebrities still make the effort to greet new neighbours. I glanced down. Of all the days I wear baggy sweats and a white tank, is the day I get to meet my two favourite people in the world. Well too late to change. The doorbell rang and I braced myself. 'Okay Alice, keep it cool' I thought. I walked over to the door and opened it.
Ian and Anthony waved immediately, followed by a 'Hey' in unison. I felt my cheeks go red and I gave them a shy "Hello". These boys were straight in to getting to know who the hell this creepy new neighbour was who was staring at them through her window.
"So you're our new neighbour, right?" Ian said as he scanned me up and down with those fabulously blue eyes.
"Yeah, My name's Alice Cooke. It's nice to meet you" I replied, trying to sound confidant. I saw the boys lips twinge, clearly stifling a laugh. My accent is always a novelty at first. I got strange looks and giggles when I started my first semester in collage. The Cork accent isn't all that nice. Far from the stereotypical Irish accents you here on TV.
"Well I'm Anthony and this is-" I cut Anthony off mid-sentence
"Ian. I watch your videos. It's an honour to meet you both. Would you like to come in?" I said, sort of flustered.
"Ah so that's why you were staring at us" Anthony laughed. Stepping in the door way.
I blushed a deep red "N-no I was actually looking at my reflection and-"
"I'm kidding I'm kidding" Anthony stopped me, smiling.
I then realised Ian was standing behind me, looking at the wall. My drawing of Link and Zelda I drew for an art project in my final year of highschool. Well secondary school in Ireland.
"Did you draw this!?" Ian said, transfixed at the drawing.
"Y-yeah, about last year for a school art project back home." I stuttered
"Back home?" They both asked together, curious.
"I'm Irish…" I trailed off
They both let out an "ahhh" which I took as "so that's what's with the accent"