"mamma, papà, siamo a casa" I suddenly just woke up and got out of bed. I checked the time and it was at 3:25 p.m. I then heard someone say "Alessia vieni per favore" i quickly went to the mirror to make sure i looked decent, i was nervous, im sure it was niccolo and Camila. I was still nervous, I haven't seen them in ages or even talked to them. We never kept in contact because I was small when I left. I walked out feeling nervous and scared. I saw my mom sitting and smiling, I'm sure she already said hi and hugged them. I looked up by the tv and there they were, both of them standing. They look quite the same from what I remember. Camila ofc she's always been pretty and Nico, he's always looked good as well. "Ciao Alessia, sono Camila" Camila had said. "Ciao, sono Niccolò" the tall blonde boy had said. They were both smiling at me waiting for a response, for some reason I had forgotten what to say, it was just a simple hi back. What was so hard about that ? I thought to myself. I then smiled back and said "ciao " they looked at me as if they were waiting for me to say something else. I think it was the long pause I took. My thoughts get interrupted. "Ale, stavo dicendo a Nico e Cami che andrai a scoula con loro" (I was telling them, that you will be going to school with them" Mr. Rossi said, "sì ti farò fare un giro, lo adorerai" (I will show you around, you will love it) Cami said "okay thankyou Camila" I smiled. "quando inizia"? (When does she start) Niccolo said. Even I didn't know. I just got told that I will be attending school with them. Mrs.Rossi then said "Domani" (tomorrow). I was shocked, I haven't even been here for one day and I'm already starting school, I was just nervous it's not that I don't want to go, I do feel like it's early but my smile faded. My mom noticed, she said "starai bene, Ale" "it'll be okay ale" I just smiled at her. Niccolo walked away to his room. Cami sat down to eat, I told them I'll be in my room. My room was still a big mess. I have not unpacked my stuff, I decided to put music on, Lana del Rey, I turned the volume up and started organizing. Suddenly my door opens but I don't realize till someone's says "do you mind turning the music down" I turned and faced niccolo. "I'm sorry" I said smiling awkwardly, "it's fine, I'm just trying to do homework and my room is next to yours" he said. Cami then walks past us and says "da quando fai i compiti"? (Since when do you do homework) I smiled trying not to laugh and he just walks away.
It was midnight I was struggling to fall asleep.... suddenly my alarm goes off, it was at 6:30, I stayed in bed for about a few minutes then got out of bed. I got up and went into the bathroom. Brushing my teeth and doing my hair. My mom knocks and says "la colazione è pronta" (breakfast is ready) "andando" (going) I said. There we all were, Camila, Niccolo and I. My mother made us waffles and bacon. While eating I had some thoughts about school.. I'm nervous for school, will I make any friends ? I miss my bestfriend sarah. As I was thinking to myself, I decided to text Sarah and update her.
Ale: heyy saraa, first day of school. I'm nervous idk how to feel. Idk how ima do it without youu. Miss you <3
I sent the message, forgetting we have different time zones now. I look up to see Niccolo staring. He quickly turned away and Cami said "partiamo tra 30 minuti" (we're leaving in 30 minutes) she told me. I just nodded and smiled, it's weird because I used to get along and talk to them but it's been a while since we seen each other and it feels like we don't know each other. I used to get along with them very well but then again that was when I was small. At a young age everyone gets along with everyone. It's different now. I get up and head to my room. I see a uniform just hanging on my closet door. Wow I never thought I'd be wearing a uniform. I put my uniform on and put my backpack on as well. "Andiamo" Niccolo shouts. I head out my bedroom and see my mom, "buona fortuna" (goodluck) she says. I smile at her and she gives me a kiss on the forehead. Mr and Mrs. Rossi are both working right now. Camila and Niccolo are both in the car waiting I kinda speed walk so I don't make us late. As I sit inside the backseat I just look out the window and look at the views. "Sei nervoso" (are you nervous) Camila says. "Solo un po' " (just a little) I say back. Ofc I was nervous, new country, new hometown, I don't even know anyone. "Starai bene" (you'll be fine) Niccolo says. "You can hangout with me and Camila" he says again. I nod and smile, I say "thankyou". "We're here Alessia" Camila says. I take a deep breath before getting out the car. Wow and there it was, Collodi High. A new chapter in my life. As we're walking, I'm walking in between them. Not sure why I just ended up in between them. Everyone's staring, they're whispering as well. Have they never seen a new girl... this feels weird. "Ignorateli" (ignore them) Niccolo and Camila say. We enter the school and they take me to the office. The principle is really tall, I thought to myself. He gives me a schedule and we walk out. Camila takes the schedule out of my hand "yay we have classes together, andrà bene,fidate" (it'll be fine trust). "That means we'll all have classes together, Cami and I have the same schedule" Niccolo says. They're walking towards a group of people and I just follow. I see a girl and a few guys. They're all looking at me probably wondering why I'm with them or who I am. "Alessia, these are our friends" Camila says
"This is brando, Chiara, Fabio and Damiano " Niccolo says as he introduces each of them. "Ciao" they all say. I wave back and smile, I stare at each of them and noticed brando, he just kept smiling at me. Ofc I smiled back. "Hey where are you from" Chiara says "I'm from New York" I smiled. "Woww New York, ho sempre desiderato visitare New york". Fabio says. "Sì, è davvero bello, I love it" I say. "How does it feel to move, I'm sure you miss your friends "? Damiano says. My smile faded, not because he asked that question but it's true I miss it, I miss sarah as well. "Umm yeahh coming here doesn't feel right, I do miss my friends, especially my bsf" I say. They were all asking question. "Che lezione hai"? (What classes do you have) Brando asked, "same class as Camila and Niccolo" I replied. He smiled happily and so did the others " cool, that means we all have the same class" Fabio says. The bell rings to go to class. They all go sit in there assigned seat and the teacher calls me to her desk. I stood there as she begins to talk.
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Above the stars
Teen Fictionthis is a story about Alessia Giordano. Alessia was born in Italia, at a young age she had moved to New York with her mother. Her mother gives her a late notice that they will be moving back to Rome..
