"Morning sweetheart , how did you sleep ?" my mom asked as I sat down at the table in the massive kitchen.
"Okay I guess , I mean I think I have to paint my room soon , I don't like it being all white , it seems so depressing." I mumbled still tired.
Yesterday after meeting the Jonas' I unpacked everything and tried to set up my room , John had already built my bed and I had a walk in wardrobe. I didn't get to sleep until about 4am , it was weird after 17years in my old house , going to sleep somewhere else. I mean obviously I have slept other places like at my friends in that 17years , but knowing this time I wouldn't be going back home the next day , it was strange and I was definitely sad.
"So do you like this house ?" mom asked as she set a plate of pancakes and a glass of fresh orange in front of me.
"uh yeah its nice I guess , its just not home" I shrugged not looking her in the eye.
"Madeline" she sighed and sat down beside me "baby you will get used to it , I promise. You'll make friends I mean your good at that. I just want you to be happy. We have been through so much in the past year and a half , and I just thought maybe moving here we would be able to move on and get a fresh start" she said and my head snapped up my eyes wide.
"Move on !" I screamed standing up "How do you expect me to move on , I lost my dad. I'm not like you I don't want to forget him I don't want a fresh start playing happy families with you and John!" I yelled and ran out the kitchen and right out of the house. As I ran down the driveway I bumped into someone and fell to the ground the tears now flowing from my eyes.
"Hey you okay ?" I heard the familiar voice ask and I looked up and saw Nick standing above me with a worried look on his face. He held his hand out and I grabbed onto it and pulled myself up.
"uh yeah thanks" I mumbled and wiped my tears away.
"Are you sure ? Your not hurt right ?" he asked and I noticed he had a dog with him and I crouched down to pet it.
"I'm fine honestly , what's it name ?" I asked referring to the dog.
"he's Elvis" he said and I laughed and stood back up.
"Nice" I said while I noticed Nick look me up and down. I then realised I ran out the house with only a top that used to be my dads and a pair of short shorts and no shoes. "uhh I have to get back , see you later at the BBQ" I smiled quickly and jogged back into the house.
"Madeline" my mom said but I cut her off before she could say anything.
"Don't okay. Just don't" I breathed and ran up the stairs to my new room.
I fell on top of my bed with a sigh and put in my iPod , in case you hadn't noticed music is my escape to everything. I seriously don't know what I would do without my iPod. I lay there with my eyes closed just thinking about everything that had happened. My moms right we have been through so much in the past year and a half , she's also right about moving on. I mean I'm definitely gonna move on from my dad but the other things that happened after he died I just wanted to let go of. I needed to let go of it. I must have fallen asleep to the beat of the music because I was now being woken up by my mom running her hand up and down my arm , what she always did to wake me. I took my earphones out and stretched and sat up , rubbing the sleep out of my eyes. I definitely needed that nap.
"What time is it ?" I asked looking around , realising I hadn't put my clock anywhere.
"Its , 4pm , we are going over to the Jonas house in an hour and I thought I would wake you so you could get dressed" she said and gasped.
"4pm ? Seriously , I came up here at what 10am" I said not believing I slept that long.
"You needed the rest honey , now go have a shower and get dressed" she said and kissed my forehead and then left my room.
I sighed and got up , grabbing a towel from the pile of stuff I have still to put away and headed into my bathroom that was connected to my room. I turned on the shower and waited until the water was hot enough and stripped out of my clothes and stepped in the shower instantly relaxing as the hot water covered my body.
After about half an hour in the shower , I got out and brushed my teeth did my hair and make up. I walked back into my bedroom the towel still wrapped around my body and straight into my walk in closet. First I grabbed under wear and then looked around seeing what I could put on. I mean I didn't have to get dressed up cause its only a barbeque but I don't want to go under dressed. I finally decided on a white summer dress and pulled it over my head , it looked okay so that is that sorted. Now shoes. I want to wear my converse but I know for a fact my mom would hit me. Well not really but you know what I mean. I sighed and grabbed my gold gladiator sandals and put them on.
I walked out of the closet and looked in the mirror and looked at myself , and sighed this will have to do. I grabbed my cell and looked at the time. 4:55pm. Perfect timing I smiled and headed downstairs where mom and John were already waiting in the kitchen for me. They smiled when they saw me and then we left the house , walking just next door to the Jonas house.
John knocked on the door and within seconds Paul answered and ushered us in , accepting the bottle of whine my mom had brought with her. We walked through the house , to the kitchen where Denise was obviously cooking something. Wasn't this supposed to be a barbeque ?
"I'm just firing the grill up just now , you want to come out and leave the ladies in here ?" Paul asked John who immediately accepted and went outside with Paul to the back yard , where I noticed Nick Frankie and Joe where all playing softball.
"So how old are you Madeline ?" Denise asked me and I turned away from the window.
"Please call me Addie, only my mom calls me Madeline" I said and she laughed and nodded. "And I just turned 18 last month" I smiled and she looked at me with wide eyes.
"Really ? You look much older. I thought you were at least my Josephs age" she said and my mom and I laughed.
"yeah I get that a lot" I shrugged and turned around to look back out the window to what the guys were doing.
"Go out and join them honey" Denise said and I looked at her with a smile on my face. I liked her already.
"Are you sure ? Do you not need any help ?" I asked not wanting to be rude.
"Don't worry me and your mom have everything covered , now go and have fun!" she laughed and I nodded walking out to the back garden.
I just kind of stood at the back door awkwardly watching what was going on. Paul and John were standing by the grill with bottles of beer talking and laughing while Joe , Nick and Frankie were playing softball still.
I smiled as I watched them play , they looked to be having so much fun , I never really had that. I was an only child , well I had my dad but I guess it's different with siblings.
"Addie ! Come play!" I heard Frankie yell as he ran towards me with the cutest smile ever.
"Naa , I think I'll just watch thanks" I laughed , I haven't played softball since well my dad.
"Aw pleaseeeee" Frankie begged grabbing my hand.
"Frank , leave her alone if she doesn't want to play leave her alone" Joe said coming up behind Frankie.
"Some other time okay bud" smiled and ruffled his hair and he shook his head and I laughed.
"Promise ?" he asked holding out his pinkie finger and I laughed.
"Promise" I said connecting out fingers , and then he ran away towards Nick but Joe still stood in front of me.
"Hey" he said with a smirk and I smiled.
"Hey , how are you ?" I asked as I sat down on one of the porch steps , Joe following.
"I'm good , what about you ?" he asked sitting extremely close to me.
"yeah not bad" I sighed and he nudged my shoulder.
"You're here to have fun , lighten up" he said and I was a little taken back by his forwardness , but I kind of liked it.
"You're right" I smiled he nodded.
"I'm always right" he smirked and I let out a laugh. I think its safe to say I love Joe's personality already.
"Let's get this barbeque started !" Joe said standing up and grabbing my hands pulling me along with him over to the grill.
This was gonna be a good night. I could tell already.