"Bye." I say to my computer screen. I end the Skype call. That's probably the worst thing about moving. Leaving your only friend behind. Scotland was great and all but I think moving to America was the best for me.
I've only lived here for a few days. I've been too busy with unpacking I haven't even had the time to go out and explore the city.
But today I finally finished settling in.
I plan to go and get to know my surroundings. I get my beanie from my bed and grab my phone and my bag.
I make sure my keys are in my bag and head out. As I'm walking to the elevator, I feel something cuddle up against my leg.
I look down and find an adorable black cat. I pick him up and turn around to see a tall boy, well taller than me, around my age running my way.
"Sam where-" He stops when he realizes I'm holding a cat.
"Oh I'm sorry, I umm-" He says scratching the back of his head. "No need to apologize. Your little buddy just startled me that's all." I hand him his cat.
"So which one of you is Sam?" I ask, he chuckles, adorably may I add.
"This is Sam and I'm Jordan." He says with a smile. "Anyways, I haven't seen you around so I'm guessing you're new."
"Yeah, I'm Emma. I've been here for almost a full week I've just been home bound getting settled in." I tell him, "I plan to get to know my surroundings today."
He nods, "I'm sorry, I hope this isn't annoying but from your accent, where you from?" He asks.
That's a late question. "I'm from Scotland." I explain.
"Actually um, why don't I tour you around the city? I've been living here for quite a while now and I wouldn't mind showing you around." He asks enthusiastically.
"I'm sure a guy like you has tons of things to do other than tour a girl around Seattle."
"I'm not busy at all today." He says, "Wait for me downstairs. You have no choice." He says with a smirk. "Wait-"
He walks into his apartment and closes the door behind him before I could argue.
Alrighty.
I get into the elevator and do what he says. I wait for him in the lobby. After about five minutes, he arrives downstairs. With another cute boy.
"Emma, this is Will, and Will this is Emma." I smile at him and I take this time to scan him.
He's wearing all black with a beanie, I like it. He has nice chocolates brown eyes, nice eyebrows and, a nice smile.
"Hello." I hear an accent. Not Scottish but British. Adorable.
"Hello, I like your accent." I reply with a smile. "Same to you."
I see Jordan rolling his eyes. I let out a soft chuckle.
"I get it I get it. I'm an American. I'm boring and original." Will laughs a bit. "I'm also an American who thinks we should go."
He points to our left. I nod and follow him. As we turn the corner I see a Starbucks. "Hell yeah! Can we stop there first?"
Both boys roll their eyes at me. I make a pouty face. "You're basic." Will tells me.
Jordan makes it to the door first and holds it open for me. "Thank you." I say with a warm smile.
|Jordan's POV|
She walks up to the counter to order her drink. "Hey Will," I say getting his attention. "Yeah." He replies.
"Don't mention anything about YouTube, okay?" He nods his head understanding.
Emma walks over and sits down next to me. "Okay, I was thinking about this." She says and takes a sip from her drink.
"I'm touring the city with a stranger and a British boy-" I cut her off, "Neighbor and his British friend." I correct her.
She chuckles, "Okay, I'm touring the city with my neighbor and his British friend." I nod, she giggles and continues. "I know nothing about you guys. So please don't end up killing me."
"Okay. Well I'm Will, and I'm British." She slightly shakes her head, "And I'm Jordan, and I'm American."
She facepalms. "I didn't mean state the obv-" She was cut off by girls squealing behind us.
I turn to see two girls. Both about fourteen. "Omg! Hashtag Kiani!" Oh shit.
"So much for not mentioning it." Will comments. I turn to Emma. "I'll explain later." She nods and checks her phone.
"Hey." I greet the girls. "Holy hell um can I get a photo?" One of them asks.I nod and take the pictures with her. "I'm Chloe and this is Leah." She says gesturing to her friend.
I take pictures with Leah and then talk to her a bit. She pulls me over to the side a bit. "Are you and that girl dating? Because she is absolutely gorgeous." She says smiling.
"No I just met her today and I'm touring her around the city." She nods.
While I explain she focuses on something behind me. "Umm, well your friend just left and she looks pretty upset."
I turn around and see that in fact she did leave. "Will lets go." I tell him.
"Thank you for saying hi girls." I wave at them and they wave back. As I walk out the door I catch a glance of Leah winking at me.
"She's probably back at her apartment." I say, Will nods. We walk back to the complex and I knock at her door. "I'll check up on her."
"Alright." He walks back to my apartment. I knock again and twist the knob to find it's unlocked. "Emma?" I call out.
I walk into what seems like her room and see her on her bed cuddled in a ball quietly sobbing.
"Emma are you okay?" She looks up to see it's me. I take a seat next to her.
Her makeup is smeared and her eyes are puffy. Did I cause this? I don't think I did anything wrong.
"I'll be right back." I walk out her room and close the door making sure it's unlocked so I can come back in.
|Emma's POV|
I can't control my crying.
My brother just called and told me my dad got in an accident.
My dad was my last parent. My mum had died of leukemia when I was younger.
I knew it was a bad idea moving.
It was just he would always put me down. He would never appreciate what I did right. Instead he would point out what I do wrong.
People make mistakes but they learn from them. All I learn is how to hate myself. My brother now has to live with our aunt.
Connor and I were good siblings. We rarely fought or argued. I adored him. I felt bad for leaving him.
Jordan walks in interrupting my thoughts and sobs. "I got you chocolate and ice cream." He says with a smile.
His smile is so adorable I couldn't help but return it. I stand up and walk up to him. I give him a big hug. Surprised by what is happening, Jordan hugs back.
"Thank you." I whisper in his ear.
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Authors Note:
Yay! Sorry this took a while to come out I don't have a schedule and I have other FanFics I'm writing. I really enjoy writing this story!
|Anon|
