Y/n Routledge

Paradise on Earth

"Wow, this really is paradise on Earth."

I just arrived in Outer Banks, and it was awesome! The weather was amazing and the people were really nice, one saw I was sweating and offered me a cold lemonade! I didn't take it though, I'd only just arrived in this place, I don't wanna start taking things from strangers.

I was thrilled that this was going to be my new home, however the island is pretty big and I had to find my dad, where was I supposed to start?

I decided to sit down and take in my surroundings for a while. I found a bench in the shade and watched as people continued on with their day.

Then I saw a brown and white mini van drive past on the road in front of me. The door was wide open, with a boy hanging out of it. There were others inside as well, all 'whooing' with excitement, and a large cop was chasing them down the street. I heard the boy hanging out of the door mocking the cop as he ran but failed to catch them. "They don't pay you enough, bro," I heard the teenager say as he got back in the van and closed the door.

I smiled to myself, hoping that one day I would get a life like that. Just hanging out with my friends, friends who I could talk to, tell them everything without them judging me. I want to mess around all day, without it negatively affecting my life. I want to drink beer, party all night, go out on our boat, catch fish and just have fun.

I've never had that before. When I lived with my mum, we didn't really do much, just worked a lot then stayed at home the rest of the time, so I would like a change.

I suddenly realised it was almost night time and I needed a place to stay so I grabbed my bag and walked off. Maybe I could find someone who wouldn't mind helping me out? And I did.

A girl, who looked around my age, I'm 16 by the way, was walking next to a younger looking girl, they were both laughing whilst licking their ice creams. I went over to them and introduced myself, "hi, I'm y/n."

The older girl looked at me and smiled, "hey y/n, I'm Sarah, this is my sister Wheezie."

Wheezie and I smiled at each other and Sarah said, "what's up y/n?"

"Oh well I'm new to the island and I was wondering if you knew a place I could stay tonight that isn't too expensive."

"Hmm well there is one hotel near here but it will cost quite a lot," sarah said but then looked at her sister, "maybe I could ask my dad, he might let you stay with us!"

"Really?" I was shocked at the kindness of these people, helping a girl they had just met? Their parents raised them well.

"Yeah of course, let's go!" Wheezie said. We all walked to their house together.

It didn't take very long to get to but I was amazed when we arrived. "Woah!" The house was huge! These people must be rich as fuck!

I was still admiring the front of the house when Sarah called from inside, "come on y/n!"

I quickly focused again and followed them inside, which was just as beautiful as the outside. "Dad!" Sarah called. However, a woman appeared in the doorway to a different room. "What's wrong Sarah?" She said, then noticed me.

"Where's dad?" Sarah asked her.

"Outside talking to Rafe," the woman replied, "who's this?"

"Our new friend!" Wheezie answered with a smile. I smiled back.

Sarah walked through the kitchen, followed by Wheezie and I, into the garden where a man sat talking to a teenage boy. "Dad," Sarah said again, walking up to them. They stopped their conversation and looked over at us.

"Yes, honey?" The man, obviously her dad, said.

"This is y/n," Sarah gestured towards me, "she's new to the island and has no where to stay, can she stay with us? Please?"

He looked at me, I stood awkwardly waiting for an answer. "Alright", he said and walked over to me, extending his hand out to me, I shook it as he introduced himself, "hello y/n, I am Ward Cameron, welcome to your new home." He smiled.

I then noticed the boy still sitting on the chair, but he was clearly checking me out. I tried not to show my excitement, but I had butterflies.

Sarah then showed me to my room, which was massive and had a double bed! "Thanks Sarah," I gave her a smile, which she returned.

She left me to unpack my things and then sleep. It was probably the best id ever slept, damn was that bed comfy.