The Popular Boy

Part 1: The Journey

"y/n.....y/n....Y/N" MY mom yelled, "Wake up, it's 2pm. We leave in an hour! Hurry up and make sure everything is packed"

It was Tuesday, the dreaded day. Today was the day that I left New York and moved to California. My mom has decided she no longer wants to be a parent and would prefer to be travelling the world with her new partner. Of course I support her but I just can't understand why she would choose him over me. Whilst she's away, I am going to be living with my aunt May, I love her to pieces but I am just so nervous. We only ever see her at Christmas...over the phone, and to go from that to living with her is a big change. However it is also kind of exciting, the whole idea of living somewhere new and starting a fresh. 

I rolled out of bed and put on some fresh clothes. I decided to keep it comfy seems as I would be spending the day travelling. I brushed my hair and put a bit of mascara and eyeliner on and hurried downstairs.

The closer I got to the kitchen, the stronger the scent of pancakes blessed my nose. "Hey sweet, I'm making you some breakfast" my mom smiled at me. 

I grabbed the whipped cream from the fridge and lathered it onto my food. Yum. My moms pancakes were one of a kind, nothing could compare.

"Have you finished packing?", my mom was worrying that we wouldn't make it to the airport on time

"I just have a few clothes left to find and pack a few essentials and then I'll be ready to go. Will you help me?" 

I heard the splutter of my moms engine so I grabbed my suitcase and slung my backpack over my shoulder, and raced downstairs. I banged the car door shut and put my earphones in. On the way to the airport I kept making awkward eye contact with my step-dad through the mirror. 

"I'll miss you dearly" my mom hugged me tightly for a while until she began to sob.

"It's okay mom, we'll see each other soon. Enjoy yourself, I can't wait to hear about all your experiences" I tried to calm her but deep down I wanted to cry just as much as she did.

"I love you little one, have a safe flight. Promise me you'll text me as soon as you land"

"I promise, I love you more"

I gave a smile to them both and waved as I walked through to catch my flight. Luckily my seat was next to a window - the view was spectacular. I was sat next to a lady who was reading 'Twilight', I asked her if she'd ever read it before and then we bonded over the saga. After a while I let her get back to her book and my put my earphones in and listened to some music whilst looking out the window. The ride gave me much time to think about my new life. I thought about what it will be like, how I can be. I decided that I would try to be more social, I wasn't the best at communicating with the people in my grade so I decided fresh state meant fresh start. 

The plane landed and I got my bag and headed into the airport. I text my mom and sent her a picture of myself. I waited for my suitcase to arrive and then I strolled along to the exit. I could see May bouncing around and smiling as she saw me come into view. "y/n I'm so glad to see you, I was starting to think I'd got the wrong date"

"It's nice to see you aunt May, you're looking younger than ever" I chuckled

"Well I am a year younger than your mom you know"

We got into her car and she set route to get to her home. She played her music for a while but her taste isn't the best so I stole the aux cord and put my own music on. We sung along to every song that came on, it was ethereal. I couldn't explain this feeling but all I knew was that this was the happiest I'd felt in a very long time.

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Hi! I'm Isa, I really hope you enjoy this story :) I have many things written down in my notes that I cannot wait to write about! 

I'm sorry for this chapter as there isn't much point to it however it just gives you an insight to how everything starts :)

This story is going to be one of those typical popular boy x quiet girl tropes. I adore reading them because I am in this exact situation, however all the ones I find have terrible grammar or the m/c has an appearance and a name so if you have any recommendations I would appreciate it greatly