Oh Well

Chapter 2

When I got home, mum was starting to get anxious.
"I just took a walk, I'm fine, I'm alive ", I said before trying to make my get away. If this was a book, I would have managed, I know.
" Wait a minute, Hannah! " mum blocked my way. "Don't you want to meet the new neighbours?"
That got my attention. The cranky old couple were moving out, but before today we didn't know who was moving in. I said that I couldn't just go over to someone's house without invitation, but I said I'd go outside in our garden, and if they saw me they could invite me.
"I saw there's someone about your age there", mum said, winking.
"Ma!"
"OK, ok, get outside", she laughed.

I sat outside, pondering life. I can't draw, but I was trying. Suddenly I heard a voice from over the fence.
"Hey there! "
I looked over and my heart sank. Mum hadn't been lying.

" Hi", I mumbled.
"I'm your new neighbour! Pleased to meet you!"
Short, blonde hair, cute nose, thin lips and an outstretched hand.
"Hi", I repeated, shaking the hand. "I'm Hannah."
Lips breaking out into a grin.
"So you can talk! My name's Joe. Hobbies include playing football, binge watching Dr Who, and sucking at math. Pleased to make your acquaintance! "
I smiled. People were always more attractive when they were funny. This was going to be a problem. Oh well.
"My hobbies include trying to draw, going to the cemetery, and not having any friends. Pleased to make your acquaintance."