Playing the Player

I wrapped my hands around the steaming cup of tea I had just made. Sighing as I leaned over my new counter, taking a look around the kitchen covered in boxes, a small smile tugged at my lips. I know what your thinking who on earth would be happy about moving to a new town, a new school and leaving all their friends behind. For starters I never had any friends but that suited me. I was used to being by myself, it was easier for me but I wasn't going to let that be me anymore, I don’t want to be the weird girl who keeps to herself. This was my chance to start over.  For once I want to be normal, I want a life and I want a friend and that is my plan for this new school to make something of myself.

I spun around on my stool taking a good look around, it was already packed with useless stuff like my old house but lacked everything it needed to be a home. I wished my dad didn't have to go to work so soon it’s no fun settling into a 'family home' when it’s just you. What’s the point? 

I heard a faint knock at the door. I put my tea on the counter and headed to answer. I fumbled with the handle and lock but once I figured out how to open the door I saw a boy standing there looking at me with deep brown eyes. He looked about my age. He had ruffled brown hair that fell comfortably where it may on his forehead. He smiled at me showing his dimples.

"Eh hey I'm David I live next door, my mom set me over with this." He said awkwardly holding a plate full of cookies out to me, I smiled widely at him as he passed me the plate. Yum I love cookies.  

"Thank you, would you like to come in for a cup of tea?" I asked.

"Yeah, sure" he smiled

"HEY WAIT FOR ME LOSER!" I heard a girl shout. I peered around him to see a girl with matching brown eyes and long straight brown hair skipping across the lawn, she smiled warmly at David then at me "Hey there neighbour I'm Susan, this guy’s sister" she gestured to David with her thumb.

"Hi, would you like to come in?"

"Don't mind if I do" she smiled. I moved aside as they stepped in. We headed into the kitchen. I set about putting on the kettle and fetched the cups from a nearby box.

When the tea was made I took a seat across from my new neighbours. ‘Don’t be awkward.’ I thought to myself as I stared at the two of them.

“What’s your name?” Susan asked taking a sip of her tea.

“Oh, Jenny.” I smiled.

“This is so perfect Jenny, I always wanted a sister but all I got a was a lousy twin brother,”

“Thanks.” David chuckled.

She ignored his interruption and continued “and now,” she paused placing her hand over her heart dramatically. “I have you, right next door and we can be best friends.”

I couldn’t help but grin at her theatrics and also her kind words.

“I would love that.” I beamed. Well that was easy I made a friend, now I just need to become normal and get a life.

“Awesome we can have a sleep over tonight!” she bubbled.

“Jesus, no wonder mum sent me over here instead of you, you’re so pushy” David smirked.

Susan glared at him “Or maybe, she just sent you because she wanted you to socialise with a girl who isn’t related to you for once in your life.” She teased.

He blushed slightly before arguing back “I talk to girls.”

“Name one.” I was getting the feeling that Susan didn’t lose many arguments. David looked a bit flustered as he tried to come up with a reply, I decided to save him.