The New Girl

Chapter 7a: A Visit

I lifted my head up and looked at her with a smile. She smiled back as she winked at me. "Glad to see it. Like I said, if you need anything, let me know. I'll be here for you." She placed her hand on her chest as she exited my room.

Being alone once again, I used this time to close my eyes and clear my head more. Back then, I relied on meditating to relax my thoughts, and I would've done that now, but Mom made my thoughts calm enough where I didn't need it necessary.

Not that I would have been doing it long anyways, because a minute or so after she left, I heard Mom climbing up half of the stairs before calling my name.

"Luz, you got a friend at the door." My eyes shot open as I realized what she just said. 

Someone was here for me? But who could have came all the way here just to see me? The only person I told my address to was-

It all clicked as I processed that thought in my mind. I felt my anxiety and nerve rise up as I realized who it was. She came all the way here to see me? What was she gonna do? Was she gonna judge me in some way? Was she gonna criticize me for making her day somehow worse for breaking down in front of her?

I slowly got out of bed and walked into the hallway. I saw Mom on the staircase looking at me with a small smile. She must've saw how concerned I was because she walked up to me and rubbed my back.

"It's gonna be okay Mija. Go see her."

I slowly left Mom's arms and walked down the stairs. I entered the living room and saw the front door. I stood in front of it for a second and shut my eyes. I did as much as I could to get rid of my thoughts, or to at least make them tolerable. It took a moment, but when I opened my eyes again I felt a little more calm. I took a deep breath and opened the door.

My mind went blank when I saw Amity standing in front of me. This is the first time I saw her outside of school, and on my god the outfit she wore here was just adorable. She wore this leather jacket with a pink shirt underneath. She had some dark blue jeans on with her high heel boots. I couldn't think straight for a moment. I don't know what it was about the outfit, but her wearing it struck out as cute to me.

"Hey Luz...sorry for my surprise visit...I just wanted to check on you."

It took a moment for my brain to actually comprehend what she just said.

"Oh uh-yeah it's nothing. No worries! Here, come on in! If you want we can talk in my room."

I noticed the light surprise she had as her eyebrows raised up when I offered that to her. She gave a small smile and nodded.

“Okay, lead the way.” I took a breath and turned around. As I did that, Mom came back downstairs with a welcoming smile.

“So you’re one of Luz’s new friends I see? What’s your name sweetie?” Amity blushed a little, as she was being put in the spotlight.

“Amity. Amity Blight.” Mom raised an eyebrow at the response. 

“Blight huh? I’ve heard that name before.” I gave a look at my Mom, and she shrugged her shoulders.

“Maybe i’m going crazy. Anyways, make yourself at home Amity!” Amity rubbed the back of her head and looked away.