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Chapter One

The family car and U-Haul truck pulled up to the curb of our new home. I got out of the car to look around the neighborhood. It was a simple beachfront area; I could see the beautiful sunset from where I was standing.

There were kids playing volleyball outside, trying to enjoy the last of their summer break before school started tomorrow. Cars were driving to and from the beach, and the wonderful sound of the ice cream truck filled the neighborhood.

"Courtney!" My mom said. "Start taking your luggage upstairs to your room. You can just climb the balcony stairs to get to it."

I can't believe it. My own room. I used to have to share it with my older sister, but now since she's in college, I get more space! I grabbed my luggage from the trunk and went up the wooden stairs. They led to the balcony, and on the other side of glass sliding doors was my room.

The walls were a light blue and the floor was hardwood. The was a bathroom and walk in closet connected to the room. In the center of the room, there was a queen-sized hanging bed. Next to it on both sides was a wooden night stand.

I called my best friend Bridgette. Bridgette is my best friend since third grade, she moved here in 5th grade because of her dad's job. We've kept in touch. She said she would come over soon.

"Hey Court!" she said happily.

"Hey Bridgette. What's new?"

"I wanted you to come to a beach party with me. Every teen in town is gonna be there. And you'll actually know some people for tomorrow." she replied. She had a point, I mean i loved having Bridgette as a friend, but I needed to know more people.

"Fine, I'll come." I said.

Bridgette cheered. "Be there at seven."

At seven o'clock I was at the beach like Bridgette said, but I still couldn't find her.

The whole beach was crowded, especially the bar area. But of course, I don't drink.

I was wearing dark wash black jean shorts, and an olive green tank top with matching flip flops. I was wearing a black string bikini and had my hair in a messy bun. On my way to a chair, I bumped into someone.

"Sorry," a voice said. I looked up to see a goth who was about my age, maybe a couple of months older. She was incredibly pale and had teal and black streaks in her hair, with deep light grey eyes.

"Hey I'm Gwen. I haven't seen you around. Are you new here?" she asked.

"I'm Courtney. And yes, I'm new here." I replied.

"Well then, welcome to Shady Heights Beach!" Gwen said.

We talked for awhile before heading to the bar. We didn't get any alcohol, we just got some water and lemonade. That's when a guy who looked a little older than us came over. He had a neon green mohawk, facial piercings and stunning teal eyes. He was cute, but not my type.

"Hey Pasty," He kissed Gwen on the forehead. Of course, they're perfect for eachother. "Who's your friend?"

"Duncan, this is my new friend Courtney. Courtney, this is my boyfriend, Duncan." Gwen said.

I waved slightly and he smirked. I raised an eyebrow. Bridgette came over. FINALLY.

"Courtney where were you? I've been looking every- Oh hey, Gwen." Bridgette hissed. Gwen rolled her eyes.

Bridgette led me away from them. "You shouldn't hang out with her. She's trouble."

"She seems so nice though." I said.

Bridgette turned to face me. "Remember Megan from 'Drake and Josh'? She looked so innocent but yet she was so evil. Well Gwen's just like that."

"You're exaggerating," I said.

"Trust me, I'm not exaggerating. She embarrassed me in front of the whole school!" Bridgette said.

We got real quiet.

"Wanna go surfing?" I suddenly asked.

"You read my mind!" Bridgette said.

YAY! It's up. The next time this will be updated is probably this week or next.