Movin' On

Ellisyn pulled her long auburn hair into a messy bun as she used her feet to give the porch swing a push. As soon as it got enough momentum, she hugged her knees to her chest and closed her eyes. "Just one week left before school starts. One week until I have to see him. One. More. Week." she thought to herself.

"Elli!" Ellisyn's thoughts were interrupted by someone shouting her name, followed by a loud squeal. She didn't even have to look up to know who the culprit was.

"Hey, Rissa!" Ellisyn grinned as her best friend, Marissa practically flew up the steps and landed on the porch swing, next to her. "How was your cruise?"

"Ugh. Hell." Marissa groaned. "First off, I was the youngest one there. Second, no cell service, no wifi, for a whole month. A month! Third, old people....bathing suits.... Barf! I seriously don't know why granny wouldn't let me stay home, or at least with you."

"Hey, I tried. You know my parents have an open door policy for you. Hell, they even tell people they have two kids. We both know legally and biologically I'm an only child."

"I know! I don't know why gran has to be so difficult." Marissa sighed. "Anyways, how are you? I mean....you know..." She looked at Ellisyn sympathetically.

Ellisyn shrugged and looked away. "I'm alright, I guess. I just didn't expect it, you know?"

"Ell, nobody expected it. You and Dean, were together for like, ever. Literally. You pretty much met while still in your mother's wombs and had been attached at the hip ever since. And with -"

"Amber." Ellisyn finished Marissa's sentence, in a mocking tone. "Freaking Amber. Out of all the skanks Dean could have cheated on me with, he chose freaking Amber."

Marissa pulled Ellisyn into a tight side hug. "As much as I hate to leave you like this Ell, I promised Mrs. Baker I would watch her twerps today. All six of them."

"It's okay, Mar. Just don't strangle them without me."

Marissa hopped up and playfully saluted Ellisyn. "Yes ma'am," she giggled as she started down the steps. "Duty calls!"

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Ellisyn turned on her stereo and started blasting an old Boys Like Girls cd. Picking up her phone she texted her friend Jocelyn.

E - Hey Joey, wanna go to the mall or something? I need to get out...

J - Can't, girl. Zak McDaniel is having a party tonight. Last party of summer! Hottest party of the year(; Sorry!

E - No biggie, forgot that was tonight. Thanx!

J - (:

Ellisyn quickly typed out a text to Marissa.

E - As soon as you get done babysitting, come to my house. Plans for tonight = Zak M's party. Perfect way to start forgetting about....uhm.....what's his name?(;

M - Can I meet you there? Hav to stay late here..... then talk granny into letting me go.... *rolls eyes*

E - *sigh* fine. You're lucky I love you!

M - I know (: I PROMISE I'll be there.

Ellisyn ran to her closet and started searching for something to wear. She tried on a dozen different outfit combinations before deciding on a simple short, denim skirt, a lacy white cami and a pair of white wedge flip flops. She wore her hair straight down her back, put a touch of dark kohl eyeliner around her eyes and dabbed on a small amount of lip gloss. Looking at herself in the mirror she decided the outfit was simple, but cute.

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Bang, bang, bang.

"Elli, honey, would you get the door!? I'm in the middle of a critical part of the story." Ellisyn's mom said over the intercom.

"Yeah, mom!" Ellisyn ran down the stairs, almost tripping twice.

Bang, bang, bang.

"Hold your frickin' horses! Sheesh!" Ellisyn shouted as she yanked open the front door. "O-oh... Uh-uhm... H-hi..." Ellisyn stammered, turning a bright shade of red.

Okayy, so I know not much detail about characters and such in this chapter, and it's pretty short. Just wanted to give this writing thing a shot. I doubt I'll get many views/fans, but eh, can't hurt to try, right? I'll add more detail in, as I go. Like I said, totally new to this so opinions/suggestions/constructive criticism, definitely welcome. Just be nice. As a noob, I may be fragile. :P Anywho, I'll update as I see how this first shot in the dark goes!

Thanks,

-Nikky(:

P.S. - not set on the title yet, I just needed something to post it under. but if anyone who (hopefully) reads this & is good with making covers & enjoys it.....well. I'd love you forever(; aha.