dangerous (berleezy)

One

𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐲 .. a not so fun time especially when you move across the country. we just arrived at the new house, it was pretty nice and i couldn't wait to see what my new bedroom looked like.

getting here was a very.. very long journey, we decided to drive to Cali from Long Island since my parents didn't seem to trust the movers with our stuff. plus they didn't want to deal with flying on a plane with 2 dogs.

"i'm so happy to just get out of the car and stretch my legs" i say stretching, relieved to finally have made it to our destination.

"you and me both girl" my mother, Tracie, says walking over to the front door to unlock it.

"can we get some food? i'm hungry" my brother, Ryder, complains.

"yeah, lets bring some boxes in then you and i can go grab something for dinner" my father, Robert, nods.

ℒ𝒶𝓉ℯ𝓇 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝓃𝒾ℊ𝒽𝓉

the guys went out to grab something to eat while my mom and i were unpacking in the kitchen. we were about halfway through since she mainly packed appliances like her coffee maker and stuff, her plan was to buy new things since she didn't like the idea of bringing old items into a fresh start.

"are you excited to see your new school?" she asks.

"i mean not really excited for school itself, i'm more-so looking forward to making new friends" i explain.

"that makes sense.. and it is summer time so you have time to prepare. has any of your friends messaged you since we left?"

"yeah i've been updating them on everything in our group-chat, they said they can't wait to visit one day" i smile.

"that's nice honey. i was thinking about meeting some of the neighbors and having a dinner with everybody, thoughts?"

i look at her with a nervous look "i mean you pay the bills so do as you please but uh- do i have to be here when that happens?"

she chuckles "not if you don't want to be but i'd love for you to show up. you never know, maybe you and Ryder can meet some kids your age in the neighborhood?"

i shrug "yeah maybe you're right"

ℳℴ𝓇𝓃𝒾𝓃ℊ

waking up on an air mattress was so nice compared to being in the car for so long, i can't lie though i'm excited to get a new mattress and sleep in my own bed again.

i get up and head to the bathroom, only to find out that Ryder made it there first.. one day in the new house and he's already starting this bullshit like he did in New York.

i wait patiently but after 20 minutes, i knock "Ryder hurry up, this bathroom isn't just yours!"

"don't rush the process of looking good!" he shouts.

"you're 14! what good looks could you possibly be 'processing' at this age?" i say annoyed.

"don't hate because mom and dad gave me the good genes!" he says with a laugh.

i roll my eyes and go to the bathroom downstairs to brush my teeth and get ready for the day.

once finished, i head back to my room to look through my suitcases for something wear. i throw on some black biker shorts and a navy blue hoodie before putting my socks on.

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"what was all that ruckus up there?" my mother asks, removing foil from a dish.

"Ryder being Ryder.. what's new? wait where'd you get that from?" i ask looking at the bowl of food.

"oh! the neighbors across the street brought it over for us for lunch, how sweet of them was that?" she smiles.

"that's very sweet actually, is it good?"

"it's amazing, here try some" she hands me a fork and i try a bite.

"wow that's really good"

"after we finish eating, i'll wash it then i want you to bring it back over there if you don't mind" she looks at me.

"uhm- sure?" i just agree because if not it'll turn into an argument.

ℒ𝒶𝓉ℯ𝓇

after procrastinating, my mom tells me to get up and go bring the clean dish back. i grab it and ask which house it was before walking out the door.

once i see it, i cross the street and anxiously knock on the door.

"hello?" a lady says as she opens the door.

"oh- uhm hi, i'm here to bring you back your bowl?" i state, overthinking whether or not this is the right house.

"oh yes! thank you dear, you can put it on the counter for me" she smiles.

"uh- i- okay?" i nervously walk in and look around at my surroundings as i place the dish down.

"my names Regina, this is my daughter Britani and i'm not sure where my son is at the moment-" she realizes.

"i'm Nova, nice to meet you" i smile.

"Nova? that's such a pretty name" Britani says.

"thank you, your name is as well"

"where did you guys move from?" Regina asks, trying to get to know my family and i.

"Long Island"

"New York?! man that's far" Britani says shocked.

i laugh "yeah it was a very long drive"

"wait you didn't fly in? i couldn't- that's too long" Regina looks at me.

"yeah no, we drove unfortunately"

after some more small talk, i head back home and go to my room to unpack some more.

A/N:
for reference in the beginning of this book; Nova is 17, Berlin is 17, Ryder is 14, and Britani is 20. the main idea of the book is to let you watch them grow up and experience life together :)

ℋℴ𝓅ℯ 𝓎ℴ𝓊 ℯ𝓃𝒿ℴ𝓎ℯ𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝒸𝒽𝒶𝓅𝓉ℯ𝓇