They arrived at Emma's a few minutes later.
Mom! Snake! I'm home! Emma called as she closed the door. I have a friend with me.
Oh hi Em. a woman walked in carrying a little boy. Hayden assumed this was Emma's mom and her little brother Jack. And who are you might I ask?
I'm Hayden. Hayden Matthews. I just moved here from the states. Hayden replied.
Oh! I was right! You're Nancy's daughter right? You guys just moved in next door.Your mom is such a sweet woman. We have already become good friends.We are actually going over to your house for dinner tonight. Your mother invited us.Oh yeah. I'm Spike.
Nice to meet you Spike. Hayden said.
Well that's awesome that we were invited over because I was going to go over there because me and Hayden wanted to talk more. Is that cool if I go over now mom? asked Emma.
Yeah sure Em. We'll all be over there in an hour or so, so yeah go ahead.
They walked out the door and down to Hayden's house.
Hayden called as she and Emma walked in the house. Where are you?
In the kitchen. her mom called. Were having people over for dinner tonight. They live next door and have a daughter your age named Emma.
I already found that out mom. Hayden said as she and Emma walked into the kitchen. And look, she's right here in our kitchen.
Wow Hayden,you make friends fast. Hi Emma, it's nice to meet you. I'm Mrs. Matthews.I met your mom earlier today. She is so sweet! Oh yes speaking of friends, I talked to Hayley's mom today. She says Hayley is still really upset. It'd be nice if you called her or something later to cheer her up. Let her know how you're doing. said her mother.
Definitely. I will call her when Emma and her family leaves. I don't want to be rude.
Yes you're right. So how did you girls meet? Mrs.Matthews said as she continued cooking.
Well, Mr.Raditch saw that me and Emma were in all of the same classes so she kind of got assigned to show me to all of them and show me around school. Then we just ended up talking and then all this happened. Hayden said.
So I'm guessing your first day at Degrassi wasn't as big of a disaster as you thought it would be was it Hayden? her mom said.
No I guess not. But were going to go up to my room. Call us if you need anything.
Oh yeah! Hayden, Bryan called about fifteen minutes ago. He said he would just talk to you later. her mom said.
AH are you kidding! Damnit. Hayden said. Oh well. Come on Emma.
Hayden quickly showed Emma around her new house, and then finally took her into her room.
Sorry about the mess. I'm still kind of unpacking.
Oh it's totally okay. Emma said. Your room is awesome.
Hayden said. Most of the stuff my parents bought me because they felt guilty about the move. They knew how upset I was and they thought it would make me feel better if I got my own phone line, a new tv, and a new computer. Well they are nice, but I still miss home. No offense.
I understand completely. I'd be worried if you weren't homesick. Your life back in Georgia sounded so interesting even though I heard so little about it. Will you tell me more before I tell you about my history at Degrassi?
Yeah I guess. Hayden said. She was confused about why someone would be that interested in her. She wasn't all that great. Well at least that's what she thought.
So she started telling Emma everything about Georgia. Her school, her life, Hayley and Bryan. And Emma never seemed to be bored. She showed her the video Hayley and Bryan made, and the scrapbook. She told Emma every single detail about Bryan, and showed her the jewlery he bought her before she left.
He's some guy isn't he Hayden? Emma asked.
Yeah, he's amazing. I've never felt this way about someone and it sucks because he still lives in Georgia.I love him so much and he's so great to me.
Gosh. No guys here are like that. At least not that I know of. Emma said with a laugh.
They kept talking and talking. All of a sudden Hayden's phone rang.
I wonder who it is. No one has the number yet except for my parents. Hayden said as she put the phone on speakerphone for Emma to hear.
Hey baby. a low familiar voice said.
Bry! Is that you! How did you get my number? she said trying to hold in a scream.
When I called earlier your mom gave it to me. She wanted me to suprise you. How are you doing? How was your first day at school? Miss me?I'm doing pretty good. Better than the last time I talked to you. And school was actually pretty good. I haven't met that many people but I'm starting to become good friends with my next door neighbor Emma. She's actually over here now. And I miss you like crazy baby. How are you doing? How is Hayls? Hayden couldn't keep a smile off her face.
Well that's good that you made a friend. Tell her I say hello. School has been okay, its really boring without you. I can't believe you just started today when we started like a month ago. I'm doing okay. Actually no I'm not. I'm going crazy without you and so is Hayley. We miss you so much.I'm going to call Hayley later tonight. I miss you guys more than you can even imagine. I love you so much. I'll call you later or talk to you online or something okay? Send me pictures and stuff. I love you I love you I love you. I really could use a kiss right now.I'll email you one and you can look at it all the time and think of me. I hope there is no competition there. I love you more than anything. Bye Hayd.
Hayden hung up and looked over at Emma.
See I told you. It's unbelievable the way I feel about this guy.
Oh my god Hayden I am so jealous. I wish guys were that sweet to me. Aw you can't stop smiling now that you have talked to him. That is so cute! Emma said with a laugh.
After that, they started talking again. They were called down for dinner, and continued talking. Finally Emma had to leave since they still had school.
Okay Hayden. Wanna walk to school with me tomorrow?
Well DUH. Hayden was in too good of a mood right now.
Okay good. Sleepover and the mall Friday. You up for it? Emma asked.
Definitely. I miss sleepovers. Bye Em see you tomorrow morning.
Meet me at the corner tomorrow. Bye Hayden!
