Before We Kiss

Chapter 1

Ding dong. The doorbell rings. Ugh. Why? Why does the world hate me so much that just as I sit down does the door bell ring? As I walk to the door (on the other side of the house) I drop my coat on the couch in the downstairs living room. It is so hot in California. Especially in the summers. Which just happens to be the only time that I come here. Before I get a chance to open it the door swings right into the wall with a crash and my best friend Geniffer barges in! "Charlotte why the fuck have you not told me you were home!?" Uh oh, she used my full name, she is definitely ticked. She must have just woken up because her long red hair is sticking up in weird angles all over the place and she is wearing our signature tight tank tucked into too long sweatpants. I don't get a chance to answer because my other best friend Hannah runs in and pulls me into a hug. "Ahh! Charlie I missed you! I don't know how I survived all those months! Did you just get home? Do you need help unpacking? Why didn't you tell me that you were already home?" "That's what I said but the lady hasn't given me an answer yet!" Gen butts in. Hannah pulls her long blond hair in a ponytail clearly just waking up as well. "I missed you guys to! And I literally just walked in the door. Sat down on the couch. And went to get the door. And ya it would me great if you guys could help me unpack. I have about five million bags out in the car! Love you!" "What car? The only one that I saw was that blue one." "oh ya that's mine." I try to say casually while hiding my smile. "Are you serious!? Your dad bought you a fucking CONVERTIBLE!" Gen exclaims throwing her hands up in defeat. I nod vigorously before saying "Ya I know I have had it for about 2 weeks but it's just a pity divorce gift." Hannah nods knowingly. When she was 11 her parents split up and it was really hard for her because her family was like the dream family that everyone wants. Now they are the broken one. "Which reminds me" I pause for dramatic effect. "I am moving in with my dad for the two years of high school!" Hannah immediately squeals and pulls me into a bone crushing hug. Gen just stares at me in shock before joining me and Han in our intensely hurtful hug.