Next Door

Rented

Andrea's POV
The house next door had been "4 rent" for years. Not gonna lie, my friends and I have done some dumb, wild-ass shit in that house and then leave the mess for the real estate agents to find. I know, I know, you probably think I'm a pretty shitty person after hearing that and 99.9% of my high school would agree with you... But this ain't about that.
One day I got home from school and saw the big red "4 Sale" sign was removed from the house next door to mine. I walk into the house to tell my dad to which he responds: "Yeah. Some military family, that's all I heard about it!"
Ugh.
My hang-out spot is gone, but at least it's only for a few months to a year. The military moves fast. Now, I have to break the news in my group chat:

BEGINNING OF TEXT MESSAGES:

Drea: Somebody moving in the house y'all
Kate: GIRL WHAT?
Lana: Bout time that shit been for sale for years!
Tavion: Why would anyone buy that raggedy-ass shit

*Drea, Kate and Lana laughed at this message*

END OF TEXT MESSAGES*

Those are my best friends, Katelyn Alana and Jatavion. We've been together since the 7th grade. I know everybody says this about their friends, but they're the best friends anyone could ever ask for.

*TIME JUMP TWO DAYS*

When I got home from school today I saw a U- haul truck in the driveway next to my house. I observe the people moving the boxes out of the truck. I see a man, a teenage boy a younger boy who looked like he was about 8 and the most beautiful girl I've ever seen in my life. She had waist-length box braids, full lips and an amazing body. Her ripped jeans hugged her curves nicely and her thighs poked out of the rips just a little. I liked when girls' jeans fit like that. Those were the things that attracted me initially, but what kept me wanting her attention were her eyes. The glow in those big beautiful brown eyes.
She catches me staring at her and I almost run into my front door trying to rush and unlock it and hide inside. "Hey!" she called out to me. Ignoring her, I still struggle to unlock the door that I had opened hundreds of times. So focused on the difficult task of opening a front door, I hadn't realized she had jogged over to our lawn.
"Hey! I was trying to talk to you..." she says.
"Oh- oh really? Um I- I didn't think you were talking to me." I lied preparing to be called a creep or a stalker.
"What grade are you in?" she says calmly
"Who said I was in high school?" I said slowly gaining my swift wit and charm again.
"Girl what grade are you in?" she says fake annoyed.
"I'm a senior. What grade are you in?" I questioned
"Who said I was in High school?" she said fired back
"Haha, you're funny." I say semi sarcastically
"Same, I was kinda hoping I would find someone my age. I need someone to help me get to my classes tomorrow, I heard the school is huge."
"Yeah I guess it is, but it doesn't feel as huge when you get used to it" I assured her.
"That's comforting to hear! I'm Gianna," she said kindly
"Ouu pretty name. Mine is Andrea but everybody calls me Drea" I respond
"Thanks, Drea, I guess I'll see you in the morning."
"WAIT." I say without thinking, wanting to keep her presence near me. "uhh- need a ride?...for tomorrow.-" I offer.
"That would be so nice, thanks a bunch babe." She says as she reaches up to hug my neck. I get butterflies from the pet name she used and the feeling of her arms grabbing me tight. Man, I couldn't wait for tomorrow.

Gianna's POV
Met this super sweet girl today. She's gorgeous. Voluminous jet black curly hair, the way she dressed gave me Aaliyah vibes, that kind of tomboy swag, but she still carries herself like a lady. Just my type. She was kind of awkward but I found it cute. I think she's gonna make a great friend.
But on another note finding an outfit for your first day of school is hell while you're moving AND have a new potential school crush. I just pull out a little black dress, my white air force 1's and my frilly socks. I can make it work.

Andrea's POV
I can't believe my luck. A beautiful girl lives next door and she was flirting with me... or was she?! Oh my goodness what if she was just being nice? Oh well I have no time to think about that. I need to figure out my outfit for tomorrow. Hmm. White Tee with black jeans, my fitted and forces never fails.

*THE NEXT MORNING*

I woke up at 6:30, a whole hour earlier than usual. I wanted to look good for Gianna. I ate breakfast, brushed my teeth, and washed my face, and took a shower. I slicked my hair back and put on the outfit I laid out the night before and head out the door.
I walk over to Gianna's house and knock on the door and soon was greeted by her brother. "Oh you must be here for Gigi, she should be right out." he said. "Cool. I'll wait in the car for her." I said in response. About 5 minutes later I see her walking up to my car. I immediately acknowledged her outfit "Not you trying to match me." I said teasing her. "Girl don't nobody wanna look like you." she said matching my energy. "Nah that's cool, I fuck with it... 'Gigi'." I say emphasizing her nickname. "Just hurry up before we're late." she says with a giggle.
We get in the school building and i check her schedule and see that we have absolutely no classes together. "Dammmnnn. we ain't got no classes together, hopefully we have lunch together. Here ask your 3rd period teacher what class you have, and text me " I say handing her my phone in exchange for hers. "Okay here." she hands me my phone back.
I drop her off at her first period and then I head off to mine. Out of curiosity, I check to see what she put her contact name as. It read: "Gigi 😚❤️" Damn this girl is the queen of mixed symbols.

BEGINNING OF TEXT MESSAGES:

Gigi 😚❤️: Hey
Drea 🏀💜: Wussup
Gigi 😚❤️: This class boring asf
Drea 🏀💜: it's math lmaoo
Gigi 😚❤️: exactly lmaooo; ian know u played basketball?!!
Drea 🏀💜: yeah i play a lil sum.
Gigi 😚❤️: can't wait to see you play 😍.
Drea 🏀💜: you will soon 🥰.

END OF TEXT MESSAGES*

This girl got me smiling at my phone i'm 'bout to block her.