Friends, Or More?

Chapter 1

I sat there, shocked at the words that just penetrated through my ears as my brain tried to process it. My mom stared at me almost as if the silence between us were worse than any response I can give her.
"McKenna, what do you think?" she said in a hopeful manner.
What do I think? I felt anger take over as realization hit.
"MOM! How do YOU think I feel?! How can you decide we're moving without asking me?". Tears streamed down my face.
"Baby don't cry cmon this will be great, it's in a new neighborhood with a new school and new people. Trust me you will like it". I see the sincerity in her eyes, but how could she not see my pain? I spent my whole life in this house, there were so many memories. Especially those of Dad.
I needed to get away and just think. I needed some alone time. "Mom I'll be up in my room. Please give me some time alone".
She nodded her head in approval and gestured for me to go up.
I slowly drag my lifeless body up the stairs, and shut the door behind me and plop down on my bed. I lay on my back and take a moment to treasure all the bits and pieces that make up my room. 
Over there on my bookshelf were all my favorite books. All stacked neatly, without a single speck of dust on it. It was pretty clear to everyone who has ever seen my books that they have been loved very much.
I laughed as I remembered the time I dropped a book in the pool in Cali. Before long, without even realizing, sleep overtook me...

I wake up at the sound of dishes clanking and papers rustling.
"MOM, can you not make so much noise I'm trying to sleep!"
No answer..., the sounds, just got louder.
I step out of bed, put my fluffy bunny slippers on and storm down the stairs.
"MOM", I screeched with my morning raspy voice.
She kept taking out dishes from the cabinet, totally disregarding my presence.
I touched her shoulder tenderly. Was she mad at me?
She jumped at my touch.
"Oh McKenna you startled me", as she placed her hand on her chest.
I noticed the headphones in her ears and the anger diminished from inside me.
"What're you doing? Should I start packing my stuff too?" I watched as her face lit up. I know that smile. The familiar smile of when I showed her my report card with all A's, when I made the soccer team, when I learned how to ice skate. I love that smile.
Excitement over took her as she said, "So you're okay with it?".
She breathed out as I said "Yes".
She jumped up and down in excitement.
"Yes baby go pack your things up, we're leaving in two days".
I make my way up the stairs as I smile.
In a way I'm glad we're moving, maybe it's for the best. I look outside my window and wonder what's to come.
I hope it's good.
And it was.
It came in the form of Caleb McKinley.