New Schools

5

Hailey

After a long first day, I ended up having to walk home because my mum was too busy unpacking and dad was at work. Which I honesty don't mind because I was walking with Aaron. We talked about school for a while and I brought up Madeline. "What did she even say to you?" I ask Aaron, referring to his 'best friend'. "Not a lot, she said that she asked to sit with you and you called her a bitch and left," he lets out a little laugh. "Urgh what a liar," I roll my eyes. "So you didn't call her a bitch?" he looked at me. "Maybe... I just said 'bitch bye' when I walked off, nothing too serious." He laughs and nods. For a few more minutes it was silent, not in an awkward way I don't think...

"Hey, why did you try call me this morning?" I ask, making conversation. He looks confused but he remembers, "just curious to see if you knew where to go." "Oh," was all I could say, I thought he was going to be cute but it's whatever.

"Excited for the party?" He asks. "Should I be? I mean, drugs, alcohol, people, fun!" I say with sarcasm. "Well, yez but I'll be there, I'll show you my friends and you can even make your own," he smiles. "Yeah, I guess, I have no idea what to wear though," I sigh. "I'm sure you'll find something," he stops walking. I look at him confused. "This is my house," he laughs. "Right.. Yeah, uhm I'll see you tomorrow?" I say. "Yeah, see you tomorrow!" He smiles, he walks into his house and I continue walking.

I listen to my music and the song 'The night we met' by Lord Huron began to play. I loved it. I first started listening to it when 13 reasons why came out, been addicted ever since.

I arrive at my house, letting myself inside. I see my mum on the floor, laying down, asleep? I walk over to her and hear little snores, phew. I lifted her little body with my arms and rested her on the couch. I threw a blanket over her and scanned the fridge for some food. Ah, an apple. I take a bite and head to my room.

I scroll through my contacts list on my phone, tapping on Aaron's. Hopefully he will help me with the homework. Or hopefully Cameron wasn't lying..

I dial his phone number and wait for him to pick up. "Hello?" I hear him say. "Hey Aaron, it's Hailey," I speak. "Do you miss me already?" He teases. "Totally, but uhm I forgot to mention something when we were walking. Cameron told me you were doing his homework that is due tomorrow..? I was wondering if you could help me out, I have no idea on what it's about," I sigh. "Yeah sure, do you want me to go to yours, or do you want to come to mine?" He asks. "I can go to yours?" I suggest. "Alright, see you when you get here," he says. "See ya!" I reply and hang up, I'm mentally screaming.

Do I change outfit?
Do I do my makeup?
Do I eat a million mints?

Okay, I'm just thinking too far, nothing will happen, just homework.

I take everything out of my bag besides my English book and my pencil case. I sling it onto my back and grab my phone, I slide it into my pocket. I walk to where my mum was and tell her I'm going to a friends.

"Okay, be home for dinner," she softly says. She's so tired.

I start walking to his house, it wasn't too far away. I hum a few songs, because I forgot my earphones. I stop and think about what could happen, I get interrupted by a car door closing. I look up and see a car parked in front of his house, and a girl walking towards the front door.

I run to the neighbour's fence and duck. The front door opens and I hear his voice.

"Hey Hail- Madeline..?" He sounds confused. "Hey babe, can I come in?" her annoying ass asks. "Uhm, my friend is supposed to be coming over," Aaron explains. I slightly lift my head, "friend"? I watch her walk closer to him, he doesn't move. "I guess I could come back later, bye hottie," she kisses him on the lips. My jaw drops, "JUST FRIENDS" I am so mad.

I wait for her to drive off, so I could jump back over the fence. I walk towards his porch and bang my fists against the wooden door. "Hey," Aaron greets me. "Hi," I say annoyed. "Come in," he opens the door wider. I do as he says and follow him into his kitchen. He has his books set up as well as many papers.

"What's it about?" I question, looking at the sheets of paper. "Something to do with tv shows," he shrugs. "Oh, so like American Horror story or The Walking Dead?" I nod. "No, more like the Simpsons or Pretty Little Liars," he gives me a cheeky look. "I'm just gonna pretend that you didn't just say that," I sit down, besides him.
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"What's the time?" I ask his mum. She was cooking a pasta of some sort. "Quarter to six darl," she smiles. I smile back, "well I better get going." Becky (Aaron's mum) waves and walks into another room, leaving us alone. "Did you finish it?" Aaron asks sitting closer. "Uh.. Y-yes I-I did.." I stutter. Why was I so nervous, it's just Aaron. "Okay good, I'll walk you out," he smiles, helping me put my pens away.

I shove them in my bag and sling it on my back. I stand up, he does the same. I follow him out the door, on the footpath. "Thanks for helping me," I smile at him. "It's no problem," he glows. A few seconds later of silence, I spoke up. "I should probably go," I start walking backwards. "Yeah, I'll text you?" I nod.

He slowly walks back to his door, "wait!" I call out to him. He looks at me confused, I walk over to him, kiss him on the cheek and walk off. "Bye!" He smiles. I smile and wave.

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Aweeee I found this cute, what do you think is going to happen in the next chapter.. the party perhaps? ;)