Change Is Good
When her mom told Shelby they were leaving for LA she didn't want to go.Eliza was going to be left behind.Her bestfriend since first grade was being left behind.Shelby had to pack all her stuff,tennis racket and balls her ballet shoes and costumes all her clothes and most of all pictures of her best bud in the whole world Eliza.She had thousands,from when they first met at the playground at school and till they were 15.She was leaving back a world of popularity.A world of friends and not to forget her old boyfriend Sean.She had broken up with him last year when her mom married Walt.Just then a 10 year old little girl walked in the room.She looked just like Shelby.She even felt the same way.Everyone knew them as the Merrick sisters.Jess:Hey Shelby.Mom said get your stuff and get in the car and that Eliza was there to say good bye and a few of your other friends.
Shelby:Thanks.
She walked outside and looked at 10 people her friends,Kelli the tall girl who was a volleyball player,Becky who was a big prep,Nancy,Tara,twins Elizabeth and Jessica,Serena,Kara a sister to Tara,and Annaka a tall blonde girl.And at the very end was Eliza crying.Shelby ran up to her.
Shelby:Don't cry.We can talk on the phone e-mail each other and mail letters.Ok?
Eliza:Ok but I have every picture of you by my bed and will never ever forget you.
She looked down at Jess and smiled.
Eliza:I won't forget you either.
Mrs.Merrick:I am sorry girls but Walt says we have to go.
Shelby whispered in Eliza's ear:Hey and if I call you or mail you a letter and I osund like I need help,call the police.
Eliza looked down at the ground as Shelby left.Shelby was staring at Walt's head hoping he would blow up in little tiny pieces but that wouldn't happen.Her mom looked at Shelby and Jess.
Mrs.Merrick:Hey girls I am sorry we have to do this but we are moving to something as close to a mansion.
Jess:What do you mean?
MrsM:Well we have two story house with five bed rooms and a beautiful pool in the backyard that looks like a waterfall and we live next to the Barringer's house.
Shelby:And they would be who?
MrsM:Well Martin Barringer.He has a wife and one kid about your age.And in the house or our house there is a big kitchen a dinning room we have three bathrooms.One connecting your and Jess's and the others are down stairs by mine and Walt's room.There is even a fountian outside by the pool.
Shelby:Nice.Why don't we just move to Hollywood.
MrsM:I am trying to make this sound good.Our new house is beautiful.Just like the ones you see in the pictures of Hollywood homes.You know that show you girls like,what is the name?Oh yes Clueless it looks like the Cher's house.
Jess:Mom you already told us what it looks like.
Mrs.M:I just wanted you to know it is beautiful.I was only helping.
Shelby:I have an idea why don't we sleep!
Jess:Good idea.
Mrs.M:Oh and Shelby,that boy's dad said he would tell his son to show you around.You two have the same schedule and he likes to play tennis,football,soccer,and basketball.
Shelby:Great more jocks.
Jess:I hope he is popular that way we can matain our statice in the popularity world.
Shelby,smiled down at Jess:Don't worry you don't have to be popular.But it would be nice.
After about 10 hours they all arrived at their new home.It was big.It had marble tile and gerber carpet.No house could compare.Since it was very sunny outside Shelby put on her baby blue string bikini with some white shorts and went to lay out by the pool.She saw a tall blonde headed boy outside with a petite black headed girl who looked around 24.Shelby thought it could be his mother then realized it was probaly a stepmom or cousin.Her mom came outside with a tall man that looked like the young boy outside except the fact that he had brown hair.
MrsM:Well Shelby,this is Mr.Barringer.He wants to introduce you to Scott.
Shelby:Well ok.
Martin:You can call me Martin that's what all of Scott's friends call me.
Mrs.M:Honey put on a tank top will you?
Shelby:Sure I will be right back.
She went inside and put on a baby blue tank.She came out and was led to Martin's house.
Martin:Well do you play any sports?
Shelby:Yes.I play tennis,love to swim,I can play football but only if they had a coed team,basketball,and one of my favorites soccer.
Martin:I think you and Scott will get along fine.He is a quarterback for the high school team and plays every sport you mentioned.Well we are here.I am going out to the stores to run errands but I will introduce you to Scott and anything you need just ask him or Elaine,my new wife.
Shelby:Ok.
They walked out on the patio and Martin called Scott over.The first thing Scott thought about Shelby,was that she was going to be a freak.One of those little sweet innocent girls his dad was always trying to introduce to him.
Martin:Scott, this is Shelby,our new neighbor.I expect you will be polite and and show her around her first week here.Anything she needs I would like you to show her where she can get it or how to do it or anything.I will be gone for a few hours and Elaine said she was leaving to go shopping at two so you can introduce her to Elaine and in two hours Elaine will be gone.
Scott:Yeah ok dad.
Martin:See you later guys.
After Martin was gone Scott looked Shelby over.Elaine was sneering at her.Scott walked over to her.
Scott:So you know you can swim.The water is luke warm.
Shelby walked over to the diving board and stood on it and almost forgot she had her shirt on.She took it off and her shorts which that was when she got emmbarrised.She ran on the diving board and did a dive without making a splash.Scott looked at her in astonishment.Her body was hot and she was probaly good at sports.When Shelby surfaced Scott put a hand down and pulled her out of the water.
Scott:That was really good.Have you ever been on any sports teams?
Shelby:Girls basketball team the coed soccer team the tennis team and swimming team.
Scott:Cool.Well we have all of those teams here and I am sure they will let you try out since it is the beginning of school here.
Shelby:We started school two months ago in Canada.Well is Elaine just going to sit there?
Scott:Don't worry about her she is a retard.
Shelby:My step dad is probaly worse,he is a big you know what.
Scott:Well, I guess we could swim?
Shelby:Ok.
She jumped back in the pool and Scott told her he was going to get some water.Elaine got up and went inside at the same time.
Elaine:Well Scott do I have to scare her away too?
Scott:Leave her alone.She isn't a threat ok!
Elaine:I am not that sure about that.I think you have the hots for her.
Scott:Listen if I even liked her she doesn't like me.Got it!
Shelby walked up at the timea and heard the arguement so she hid behind the kitchen door.Elaine walked up to Scott and put a hand on his bare stomach and kissed his cheek.
Scott:Stop!How many times have I told you not to do that?
Elaine:A thousand.And be quiet you don't want her to hear you.Go outside now.
Shelby ran out the door before Scott could see her.She jumped in the pool and acted like she just jumped off the diving board.
Shelby:I think I should go now.
Scott jumped at that responce:No don't go please.Why so early?
Shelby:I really think I should go now.Bye.
Scott looked at his last hope.He didn't want to be left alone here with Elaine.The day wasn't going to go by fast but instead really slow.
Ok how do you like it?This is the second chapter.Just incase you didn't catch the first on it is in He is Mine at the end of chapter nine.So stay tuned for more and please review.I want 7 reviews before I begin at least the fourth chapter.
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