Us.

- Chapter 1/ part 1- Pilot

I'm awakened by the alarm on my phone. I groan until it finally goes off and finally, when I open my eyes its 6:45Am.

Staying in bed won't do any better, so I force myself to get out of bed.

I open the curtains and think about the great times I had this summer. I can't believe how it went by so fast, it seems like it started yesterday.

If I could turn back time, just to see the sunset. The purple sky and the pink clouds, laying in the sand just to admire the view , as the light of the sun touched the surface of the water. It's just so...

"Alex, breakfast is ready"- my mom yells from downstairs interrupting my thoughts.

-"In a minute mom" - I go to the bathroom, and look at myself in the mirror.

-" Hey, I'm Alex"- I say twirling my hair with my fingers.

" no..this isn't right..uhm..hey what's up, I'm Alex" I try to giggle while saying it, and I fail.

I end up doing this thing every single year, I mean why? I huff, wash my face, take my toothbrush and start brushing my teeth."Welcome to senior life Alex Forbes" my mouth full of paste.

I go to my room and throw myself in bed. I still can't believe I'm a senior, A SENIOR!

-"This year is gonna be a blast" I say covering my head with the pillow.

After I've tried every single clothe and it's 7:30 AM, I end up in the simplest outfit while the floor, my bed and the closet are a mess. I put my hair in a ponytail, take my backpack and head downstairs.

"Morning mom"-I plant a kiss in her cheek and take a seat in the table. She's looking at me like I've grown three heads.

-"What?"- I say, knowing that she's not a big fan of my style, but I am, so there's no way in hell I'm going back in my room and changing, No Way!

-"Alex, its your first day of senior year, you must look presentable"- she says in one hand holding a spoon and the other in her hip.

-"Ow c'mon mom, I want to be comfortable, not a "princess" -I say throwing my hands in the air

-"Black jeans, and a blue hoodie are great, besides blue is a happy color don't you think?"- I take a piece of beacon and start chewing while giving her a weird smile.

She huffs and then turns around to stir God knows what. I can feel her smiling, but I don't say anything.

As I pull up my sleeve up, I check the time and its already 7:45. "Ow no, mom i have to go, I'll be late" I rush down the hall and put my sneakers on.

When I open the door, luckily Matt is in his red Ford Mustang waiting for me.

He waves one hand in the air like all Italians do, and in the other he shows me the time on his phone.

I get in and put my seat belt on.

-"Woooo, easy, where's your backpack?"

I touch my shoulders and groan trying to get my seat belt off.

-"A good morning would do better Matt, don't you think?"

He helps me with the seat belt.

-"Uuuu, so sassy". I swat his arm and his laughter fills the car, I end up laughing with him too. I take my backpack after I exchange "I love you's" with my mom and hit the road.

Music fills the car and I'm in deep thoughts. How this year will be? Will I have a boyfriend? Will I run for school president? What about prom? Omg prom..

-"EARTH TO ALEX"-Matt yells weaving his hand in front of me and I blink rapidly.

-"What's with you today?"-he giggles-"First you forget about your belongings, and here you are in my car in deep thoughts."

I stand still.

-"Is Alex in Looooove?" He puts his hands under his chin and comes closer to me as he blinks his green eyes. He's so dramatic.

-"What?"-I snap-" no, I was just thinking."

Matt takes off his seat belt-"Suuuuure" he says with a smirk in his smile.

" You don't believe me, Fine, but I don't expect you to believe me either" I pull my tongue out to him.

-"Yeah, yeah whatever"- I hear him say laughing as I get out of the car.

So here I am, this is it Alex, senior year,everything is gonna be fine. Why am I so worried though? It's gonna be a lame year like every single one before, so just take a deep breath and chillax.

I wait for Matt as he parks the car in the parking lot and hear the bell ring. Great, late at. first day. It's gonna be presentations of teachers and stuff so I just stand in the stairs and wait.

When Matt comes out of the car, I wave at him to walk faster. He fakes he gets injured, and starts walking slower just to get on my nerves! I start giggling.

He never fails to surprise me, after everything he goes through, he is a strong young man, I can't imagine...

"Are you coming or not?" I didn't even notice Matt walk past through me.

-"Yeah, coming".We enter the hallway and rush to our class. Surprisingly the professor is there but doesn't notice us coming.

We walk in and take our seats. Luckily our seats have been near every single year. I can't imagine having someone else beside me except Matteo, I mean duh I would, but still, I wouldn't. Our friendship is so special, so close and I'm so grateful to have it this way...

-"Good morning students, I'm Ms.Williams, and I will be your history professor this year. It's your last year and you have to be prepared..."

As the professor continues to speak, I look outside the window. Everything fades, and I get lost in my thoughts. My older brother Josh is in college now, lucky for him, he got out of this place. He's girlfriend moved with him in the same college. How great is that? To have someone you love accompany you in every single step of your life? As long as I can remember they've been together since 13 and that's even greater...

"Alex Forbes? ...Alex Forbes??" ...

"ALEX!" -Matt calls me and I jump facing him. He gives me a funny glare and then points out to the professor.

-"I'm sorry Ms.Williams what was the question?" I can hear Matt giggling more than the entire class. Even the professor is smiling so I'm slightly relieved.

-"There was no question Alex, keep your mind in class not outside" I just nod and flush in embarrassment. Awesome!

The rest of the day continues as every first day of school, and I manage to control myself for further embarrassments.

Matt and I get in the car and head home.

-This year is gonna be..".

-"AMAZING" -Matt yells and laughs. It's like he reads my mind everytime I'm about to say something non-positive.

-"Okay fine, this year is gonna be SUPER AMAZING!" I cheer and he laughs hard!

The rest of the drive goes by and I'm finally in my doorstep as I wave Matteo goodbye.