My New Life

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My New Life

"We'd like to thank everyone for flying with us today. We will be arriving in Tranquility in 10 minutes. Please buckle your seat belts and put your seats back in their upright position. Thank you and enjoy your stay." The pilots voice says over the intercom.

I sigh as I do as the pilot says. I then go back to gazing out the window...lost in my thoughts, until my thoughts are interrupted by my mom sitting beside me. "Almost home. Isn't it exciting?"

"Home was back in Tennessee." I reply dryly.

She sighs and says,"Sweetie, I know this move is hard for you but this really is for the best. You'll love it here I promise."

I sigh but don't say anything.

Mom sighs as well and leaves me to my thoughts.

This move is a stupid idea and I wish we didn't have to...guess I better get used to it. Not like I have a choice. As I wait for the plane to land I get to thinking about why we're moving...divorce and a job. My parents have been fighting for a while now, which would always worry me. I would always ask if they were getting a divorce when they fought, and they would assure me they wouldn't...they lied.

I don't see how two people can fall out of love after fifteen years of marriage, but what do I know. Mom, naturally, got custody of me. She has applied for a new job. It's a secretarial position in an elementary school. That wouldn't be so bad if the job wasn't in Nevada. Now I'm leaving my home, all my friends, my school, and my dad. Dad moved to Kentucky as soon as the divorce was announced. It wasn't a far drive so I was able to see him often...not anymore.

Dad assured me that we would see each other through Skype until he could afford a plane ticket to visit. I'm still not happy with this set up. What makes this move worse is that I'm coming around the end of my junior year...which gives me no time to make friends for summer. Luckily today is Friday so I have the weekend to mope before going to school.

I'm pulled out if my thoughts by the plane landing and coming to a stop. We get up from our seats and grab our carry on luggage. We exit the plan and get the rest of our bags. We both have two rolling suitcases as well as a backpack for our carry on. Mom gets a taxi and soon enough we're on our way to the house.

Earlier this week mom had her car delivered to the new house, as well as the furniture and the majority of our wardrobe. Apparently the house is fully refurbished so we didn't have to send any appliances, except for the little stuff. Mom tries to make small talk but I'm more focused on familiarizing myself with my surroundings...might as well learn how to navigate.

After a little while we arrive in a cozy neighborhood with pretty houses. We pull into a two story brick house with wrap around porch and a beautiful landscape. "Look honey, there's even a porch swing." Mom comments.

I can't help but smile and say,"Guess I figured out where I'll be spending the majority of my time."

My smiles and my first smile and says,"Just wait until you see the rest of the house." With that said she gets out of the taxi with me following suit. The driver gets out our bags and takes them to the porch. Mom thanks him and pays the fare. She then turns to me and asks,"You ready?"

I nod and pick up my bags as mom opens the door. We step through as I do a quick look around. It's nice and open and modern. It also has a cozy feel...at least the house is nice. Mom then takes me on a tour of the house and says that since it's just us two the entire upstairs can be my own pad. Upstairs there's two bedrooms, one bath, and a spare room for whatever. I chose the biggest room that even had a balcony by the window...bonus. It hangs over the side of the house where I can see the house next door. The room is huge but bare so mom promises we will personalize.

For the next few hours we unpack and are done by three. Now all that's left is to personalize. Now we're currently sitting in the living room. "So, what sounds good for a late lunch?" Mom asks.

"Doesn't matter...not like we have much right now anyway." I reply.

"True...we can go pick something up instead." She says.

Suddenly the doorbell rings, indicating that we have a visitor. We don't know anyone so I'm not sure who it can be. Mom gets it while saying,"Hello. Can I help you?"

I then hear a ladies voice say,"Hi, we're your new neighbors and we wanted to introduce ourselves and welcome you into the neighborhood...we even brought a welcoming gift."

"Oh, well thank you. Would y'all like to come in?" Mom asks politely.

"Yes, thank you." The lady exclaims.

"Averie! Come meet our new neighbors!" Mom yells.

I get up and make my way over, which is in the kitchen. Once I get there I see our guests sitting at the island. The woman is the red head and tall. The man is about as tall as her and a little plump. Then there's a boy that looks to be my age. The trio looks to me and the woman smiles big. "Hello. You must be Averie. Your mothers been telling us about you. Wow your gorgeous."

I smile nervously at that as the boy groans in embarrassment. "It's nice to meet you, um.."

"Oh sorry where are my manners. I'm Judy. This is my husband Ron." She says pointing to the man. "And this is our son Sam." Pointing to the boy.

"Sup." Sam says.

"Hey." I reply.

"So, Sharon tells us your a junior ." Judy asks making small talk.

"Yes mam. I start Monday." I reply.

"Mam? Aren't you a polite thing. You can just call me Judy." She replies. She then turns to Sam and says,"Sam, why don't you help Averie at school on Monday since your in the same year?"

Same looks nervous and says,"Uh yeah. Sure mom." He then turns to me and asks,"So what's your schedule like?"

"I've got it in the living room. I was about to look it over. I'll show ya." I say before leading him to the living room. We sit on the couch as he looks over my schedule. "Looks like we have the same schedule."

"That's good. At least I'll know at least one person there." I reply relieved.

"I wish I could sympathize but I've lived here my whole life. Never been the new guy... Guess I should be thankful huh?" He asks with a light laugh.

"Yep. Trust me it's not fun. This is my second time being the new girl but this times worse cause it's high school." I say.

"So, where did you move from?" He asks.

"Tennessee." I reply.

His eyes widen as he says, "Wow that's...far away. Makes sense though with your accent and all."

"Is it that bad? I don't want to be the country bumpkin." I ask.

"No no. It's not bad. It's actually pretty cool, since everyone here pretty much talks the same. If it makes you feel better one of our teachers is from Louisiana and his accent is...pretty bad." He says.

"Yeah. Cajuns are pretty bad." I state.

Sam laughs and says,"Believe me when I say we couldn't understand him for like the first few months. He talked like he had mush in his mouth."

I laugh and say," He must of been from the swamps. Everywhere else their accents aren't bad. Their actually pretty cool."

"I think he was. So, don't worry your accent isn't that bad." He reassures.

"Thanks. So how about you tell me about yourself?" I ask.

We then spend the next few hours getting to know one another. Telling our hobbies, likes, dislikes, etc. I even told Sam about my parents divorcing. He asked about my dad and I didn't want to lie to my first potential friend. Sam also told me his deal with his dad about getting four A's and $4,000 so he can get a car. Then around 9:00 Sam's parents tell him it's time to go.

"Oh. Do we have to?" Sam asks.

"Never overstay your welcome." Ron says. "You can see her tomorrow. If her mom doesn't mind."

"Would you mind Ms. Sharon?" Sam asks.

"Not at all." Mom replies.

Sam then turns to me and says,"Guess I'll see you tomorrow?"

"Ok. Cya then." I reply.

Everyone then says their goodbyes and soon the Witwickys are out the door. Mom turns to me with a smirk and says,"Your gonna hate it here are you? "

I roll my eyes and say,"Whatever. I'm gonna take a shower and hit the sack. I'm still jet lagged."

"Alright sweetie." She kisses my forehead. "Goodnight. Love you."

"Love you too. Night. " I reply before walking upstairs to my new room. Alright so I guess as long as I can make friends then this move will be more bearable. That doesn't mean I'll expect any excitement. After all, what could possible happen in a place like Tranquility?

~TIME SKIP~

I hung out with Sam the whole weekend, and it's safe to say we're friends now. We even have our own stupid jokes. On Saturday Sam introduced me to his friend Miles. If I could describe him in one word it would be...eccentric. He's strange and a little on the weird side, but he's definitely his own person. He's also funny...in a weird I'm sure he's from outer space sort of way.

Im now currently getting ready for my first day at Tranquility High...and my stomach is in knots. After showering and getting dressed in black leggings and one of my flowie shirts. It's gray with a cool graphic silver tiger on the front with one sleeve hanging off the shoulder. I then apply my daily make up of foundation, powder, black eyeliner, and lipgloss. I don't wear much make up and mom assures me I don't need it anyway.

I inspect myself in the mirror. I see my heart shape face. Fair skinned, long brown hair with side bangs, bright blue and green eyes, and five foot seven hourglass frame. I'm a size six so I'm skinny but not unattractive skinny. Overall I guess I don't look too bad for my first day of school. "Well, time to face the music."

"Averie! Time to go!" Mom yells from downstairs.

"Be right there!" I yell back. I then put on my black flip flops and grab my backpack. Then I head downstairs.

Soon mom and I are out the door and she's driving us to school in her black dodge ram truck. The elementary and middle schools are next to the high school so we can go together. After twenty minutes of driving we arrive at the schools. She parks in the faculty parking lot at the elementary school. Once parked she says,"I'm sorry for dragging you to a new school but I'm sure you'll make new friends in no time. "

"So far the only one I know is Sam and his friend Miles." I sigh.

"That's two more than you started with...have a good day sweetie." Mom replies.

"Ok. Love you mom." I say while getting out.

"Love you too." She says getting out as well. She then goes to her building while I go to mine.

I make my way to the high school and see a tall white building that's at least two stories. I'm immediately intimidated. Suddenly I hear someone yelling for me,"Averie! "

I turn and see Sam and his dad in his dads Porsche. Sam gets out and waves at his dad before making his way over to me. "Hey. You ready for your first day?"

"Not really." I reply.

"Well don't worry I'm in all your classes so you'll have a friend." He adds.

"Thank you Sam." I reply gratefully.

"Your welcome. Well, let's head in." He says.

We make our way in with the other students, most of which look at me wondering who I am. After checking in with the office I make my way to my first class, which is Math. I give my note to the teacher who tells me to sit in the empty seat in the back by the window. Luckily I'm next to Sam. Class starts and my day begins.

I've managed to make it to lunch and Sam and I sit at a table with Miles. My schedule, in order is: first period math, second period science, third period health/P.E, study hall, lunch, fourth period art, fifth period English, sixth period Spanish, and seventh period History.

Suddenly a guy walks up to the table with a girl walking up beside him. "Guess this is the losers table huh. " the moderately muscled guy jabs.

Oh great. It's the typical jock bully, who no doubt has the I.Q of a squirrel. The girl next to him is probably his girlfriend. She looks the typical popular girl: jock boyfriend, the cloths, and probably stuck up. "Let's go. " she urges.

"Woah woah. Whose this?" The jock asks now looking at me. "Your the new girl right? "

"Yeah." I reply dryly.

"Names Trent. How about yours? " he asks flirtatiously. He even gives a smile that he thinks will dork on me...which it isn't.

"Averie." I reply with no excitement. This isn't the kind of guy I want as a friend.

"Well Averie, what's a good lookin girl like you doing hanging around these losers?" He asks.

"What's an obnoxious jock doing flirting with the new girl with his girlfriend standing right there? Maybe you try showing her more respect before she realizes that she can do much better. Also, these two are my friends so that's what I'm doing here." I reply sarcastically.

Trent glares but then smirks,"A little spitfire aren't ya. Must be a hot girl thing."

I ignore him and turn to his girlfriend,"I don't know what you see in this guy but when you realize he doesn't deserve you make sure your boyfriends I.Q is higher than his shoe size." She may be a typical popular girl but that doesn't mean she deserves a boyfriend like this.

She smiles at that and lightly laughs but doesn't say anything. She turns to Trent and says,"come on let's go."

"Fine...see ya losers. You too new girl." Trent says before walking off.

"Woah...that...was awesome. You totally told him off!" Milo praises.

"And you even spoke to Mikaela...and she acknowledged you." Sam says in awe.

"I'm guessing that was his girlfriend?" I ask.

"Oh yeah and Sams had a crush on her for forever...not that she knows he exists." Miles says.

"So?" Sam asks.

The bell then rings, signaling the end of lunch. We throw our trays away finish off the rest of the day.

~TIME SKIP~

School let's out and after saying goodbye to Sam and Miles I make my way over to the pick up lane, where mom is waiting. I get in and mom pulls out and we make our way to the house. "So how was your first day of school?"

"It was good. Sam and I have the same schedule. Also, there's this project that's due next week for History."I say.

"Good. I knew you'd have a good day. So what's this project on?" Mom asks.

"We have to do a family genealogy report. We have to pick someone interesting in our family and do a presentation." I say.

"That sounds fun. Have anyone in mind?" She asks.

"Don't know yet. I'll have to research and see whose of any interest." I say.

We make small talk all the way home and I tell her about my day, except for the whole Trent thing. Now that the first day of school is over with I think I may be able to tolerate thus move a little better. A little excitement might help with that though.

Alright there's chapter two. Hope y'all liked it. Let me know! :)