Overthought H.S

Chapter 1

Autumn had always been my favourite season. The way the leaves changed colour and fell with grace. Cinnamon and apple spice scent was my favourite, it reminded me of home.

The realisation that I had moved house was killing me. I had done everything in my power to avoid unpacking and facing the stereotypical 'happy' girl I was made out to be. But today, the 'I'm fine' mask was off. I fled the house and explored the small towns countryside. I managed to find a little stream, that had been hidden away from the delicate willow trees.

The fresh air and people-free zone made me much calmer. Although anxious thoughts proceeded to flood my mind.
I had no one here apart from my mum and my 6 year old sister, Maisie. So many times I've tried stay strong for my broken mum and innocent sister. I'm the kind of girl that will do as much as she can for people and try to make them happy but realistically is falling apart herself.

I decided to move away from the distracting water and head back 'home'.
It was an easy enough route, I took a shortcut and passed a little bookstore.
I loved reading, it took me to a different place- where I was happy.
My frail body turned around and pushed the old door open, sounding a little bell.

I was in complete awe, the shop was massive, so many fictional worlds surrounded me. A women was sat behind, what looked like, a counter.
Her head tilted up to me and she sent me a soft smile. She had beautiful brown hair. My eyes found a hidden area that seemed okayish for me to sit and read. There was no chairs this end of the shop so I sat and crossed my knees. I let my mind drift off and take me away.

"Hello? Love?" the lady that worked at the shop shook my shoulders gently and I realised I had fallen asleep.

"I'm so sorry, I must of fallen asleep reading this. I do apologise." I gasped, my cheeks turned a deep shade of red.

"Don't worry about sweetie, what's your name?" Her facial features softened.

"It's-" I yawned. "Estelle, sorry I'm just so exhausted with the move and everything."

"What a pretty name. I'm Anne, it's nice to meet you. Have you moved into the house down near the lake by any chance?" Curiosity burned through her eyes. She seemed warm and friendly.

"You too and I have, with my mum and young sister." I smiled.

"That's the road I live down, do you want me to drive you back?" She offered.

"Oh no I couldn't possibly take your time up, I don't want to be a pain." I fiddled with the sleeves of my jumper.

"Don't be silly sweetie, I'm locking up now anyway." I gratefully thanked her and helped put a few books on the shelves before we left.

The car ride home consisted of Anne chatting away telling me about how she has two children and has lived here all her life. Already, I knew she'd get on with my mum.  Anne pulled in her drive, her house was amazing.
I opened my door and stumbled out. I was such an awkward person it killed me.

"Thank you again, it was nice meeting you." I waved and crossed the street and unlocked my door.

A/N
Song- breathe me by sia

Such a bad chapter, I'm sorry!
Also sorry for any mistakes😓