Alone

MEETING HIM

Carla

As I made my way back home, listening to Billie Ellish on my air pods.

I saw a moving truck in front of the house next door to mine.

The house has been on sale for almost six months now, it was great they finally found a buyer.

I didn't pay much attention to the truck, I just went straight home.

I saw my mum peeping through the window.

"mum what are you doing" I asked shocked at the sight of my mum stalking the new neighbors.

"Carla go over there and offer to help with their stuff. " she said looking like a lost puppy.

"why do I have to do it. I'm sure they'll think we're weird or something. " I said.

"Go over right now or else" she threatened.

I let out a heavy sigh before walking out the door.

I went next door and saw a middle aged man with deep blue eyes and laid back hair.

"um.... " I said trying to get he's attention.

He looked over at me and gestured for me to speak.

"I'm Carla, my mum sent me over to help out. " I said while flashing a forced smile.

He just nodded and smiled at me.

I guess he doesn't talk much.

Or maybe he thinks I'm weird.

Of course he thinks I'm weird .

Way to go mum making me look like a freak.

He tapped my shoulder bringing me back to reality.

He pointed at the truck's opening still without saying a word.

I understood what he meant and I went straight over there.

I bumped into a guy.

A Greek God if I may add.

He was tall, had deep blue eyes just like the man I saw.

I knew immediately that it was he's son.

He had Tiktok hair.

Yeah I know it's weird to call it that.

But in all honesty he looked like those guys from Tiktok who had a million followers.

I have to admit he's hot.

I thought so until he opened he's mouth and spoke.

"who're you " he said in a rude tone.

"we-" he cut me off before I could finish

"we're not interested in whatever business you have here" he said looking dead into my eyes.

I was already getting mad.

Still blaming my mum for all of this.

"listen I'm only here because my mum said I should come help. " I said in the same tone he spoke to me.

"well we don't need your help. " he said still looking into my eyes like he was searching for something.

His dad came over and looked at us I think he could hear us fighting.

He signalled for his son to stand down.

He rolled his eyes and carried the box in he's hand inside.

His dad gestured for me to do the same.

I gave him a weak smile and a light nod.

I put my air pods in playing some more Billie Ellish songs.

I walked passed the rude brat a few times without saying a word.

I just kept on ignoring he's presence.

When all the boxes where finally inside.

I told the man I was leaving. He gave me a light nod and a sincere smile.

I guess it was his way of saying thanks.

--------

When I got home I went straight into the kitchen grabbing a bag of lays.

I went back to my room and called Harley.

"you mean he what!" I had told Harley about what had happened between me and the rude brat. Her reaction was quite "charming".

"he better pray to the gods he doesn't end up at our school." Harley said.

She just kept ranting for an hour before we decided it was time to get some sleep.

It wouldn't be nice to be late on the first day.
--------------------

I woke up at six in the morning to the annoying sound of my alarm clock.

Well this is it.

First day of sophomore year.

Oh God don't let me make a fool of myself today.

I got in the bathroom and did my usual morning routine.

The tough part came when I had to pick an outfit for school.

I wanted to go with my usual. Big hoodie and jeans.

Then I remembered my promise to Harley to stop dressing homeless.

I decided to go with an outfit I know Harley would say was first day approved.

I put on a red skater skirt with a basic white crop top and a jacket. And of course knee high boots.

I did a little makeup and went to the kitchen for breakfast.

My mum made pancakes that morning.

It was our first day tradition.

We always had pancakes on our first day of school.

I heard a familiar horn and knew immediately that Harley was here.

I grabbed my bag pack and left for school.

Harley looked at me from head to toe scanning my outfit and giving me the thumbs up of approval.
-----------

We finally arrived at school. Almost late but we beat the time.

We sat together as we usually did when a familiar figure walked in along side the teacher.

"Good morning students. We have a new transfer student today. Please would you introduce yourself. " the teacher gestured to the rude brat.

I slowly leaned close to Harley and Said "that's him... My annoying new neighbor. "

"you didn't tell me he was hot. "Harley said with her jaw hanging out.

"I'm Jayden Ryder." he said in a cold voice and made he's way to the only available sit.

The one right next to me.

"so you stalking me now are you. " he said while letting out a twisted smirk.

"oh I'm sorry Mr Ryder should I change schools. " I said in a rather annoyed tone.

"I didn't say that. I'm also sorry for the way I behaved last time. You were just trying to help out. " he said in an apologetic tone.

I gave him a nod and a smile. Meaning we're good now.