Next Door Neighbours (Magcon Fanfic)

02

Elise

I wake up to the sunlight peeking through the curtains. I groan, stumbling off of the bed. I go to my bathroom and brush my teeth, and take a shower. You know, the daily routine. I walk into my walk-in closet and pick out a navy blue flowy tank top with some vintage roses covered all over it, with some white skinny jeans. I pair it with some Toms, and then put on a nude lipgloss and some eyeliner and mascara. Wow, I looked hot!

I rushed downstairs to find a note beside a plate of pancakes.

Elise,

Sorry, I had to go to work early. Breakfast is on the counter :)

Love, Mom

I grin brightly, pouring some maple syrup onto the pancakes. I was careful not to spill any on my outfit. That would've sucked. I eat the pancakes like Cookie Monster would eat cookies, and grab my bag. I was about to open the door before the bell rang.

Who could that be? I open the door, and find Carter standing there, his hands stuffed into his pockets. I narrow my eyes.

"What are you doing here?" I say. Carter rolls his eyes.

"Mom said I had to drive us both to school." Carter shrugs.

Wow, he was acting so rude. I shove past him, and enter his unlocked car. Carter follows. "I don't want to do this either." He tells me.

"Whatever."

After giving him directions, we pull up at Palm Springs High. I hurry out of the car, and leave Carter alone.

"Elise!" I spin around, and see my best friend, Melanie, right beside me. She pulls in for a hug, then whispers in my ear.

"Who did you just hitch a ride with?" She whispers sharply. She always needed to know the latest gossip.

"It was just my new neighbour, Carter. Jeez, calm down." I inform her, pulling away.

Melanie's eyes widen. "Carter?! What if it's Carter Reynolds? Oh my god!"

I raise an eyebrow. "Um, he is Carter Reynolds. Besides, what's so fascinating about him?"

Melanie practically faints. "That's Carter?! From Magcon?! Ohhhh my.."

"Mel, calm down!" I exclaim.

"That is the Carter Reynolds from Magcon! Jeez Elise, don't you ever listen to me?"

Oh, so that was why his name sounded so familiar. But Magcon?! I hate them. All they do all day is make vines and think that they're funny. Right? I mean, sure, some of them are cute, but a lot of guys are cute. Why fangirl about them specifically? I mean, that guy in Chemistry class is cute, why don't you fangirl about him?

"Oh,"

"Elise, this is a big deal. A Magcon boy lives next door to you! Oh my god, this is the best day ever!" Melanie squeals.

Yeah, for you.

"Oh, Elise, are you friends with him? Can you get me a free, signed shirt? Please, Elise!" Melanie rambles on about Magcon merchandise and whatnot, so I tune her out as we walk to History class.

"No, I'm not friends with him!" I burst. "He's rude! I can't stand him!"

Melanie's grin drops. "Oh."

I instantly feel guilty. I sigh, patting her on the back. "Fine, I'll try to get along with him so you can secretly collect his hair while he sleeps."

"Great! Thanks, Elise!" She chirps.

Well played, Melanie.

•••

"I'm giving you a ride home." Carter says, bored. I nod, trying not to act rude. I promised Melanie that I'd try to be civil around him.

"Alright, thanks!" I beam. Once I open my locker door and my face is covered from the devil's incarnate, my smile drops. Carter raises an eyebrow.

"Okay then, meet me by the entrance doors." He says, before leaving.

Finally, it's like he never goes away. We have all of the same classes, which sucks. Plus, our lockers are right beside each others. It's like everyone wants me to suffer!

I make my way to the cafeteria, and sit down at the table Melanie was at. I talk with some of my other friends, before someone sits beside me. Yep, you guessed it. Carter decides to sit beside me. Yay!

Note the sarcasm.

Melanie's jaw drops, as do the rest of the girls. Oh god, they're all possessed! I groan.

"Seriously guys?"

I hear Carter chuckle beside me. I jab him in the ribs, before continuing to eat my fries. I bet he's aware of all of the stares students, mainly girls, are giving him. It sickens me.

When lunch was over, we walk together to Biology. Suddenly, a random girl scurries over to Carter, her eyes as wide as saucers.

"Uhm, hi Carter!" She squeaked. "C-can I have your autograph?"

Carter chuckles. "Sure," He agrees. The girl hands him a Sharpie, and sticks out her sleeve. "Who do I make it out to?"

"Hannah!" She said quickly.

"Alright, there you go. Bye Hannah." He smiles. Hannah sends him a creepy grin before leaving.

"She doesn't even go to this school. Let alone live in this town." I remark. Carter smirks.

"My fans would do anything to - oof!"

I smile satisfied, walking away from Carter, who was holding his stomach. Ha, take that, arrogant twat.

•••

I meet Carter by the entrance doors, where a group of girls surrounded him. Great, now I can escape! As soon as I make my way to Melanie's car, Carter stops me.

"Hey, Elise!"

What do you want now, you arrogant little bastard? "Yes, Carter?"

He raises his eyebrows. "I'm giving you a ride, remember?" The girls gasp. I groan. Way to blow my cover.

"Uh, no..?"

Carter finally catches on as he smirks. "Oh, but Elise, I have to drop off my girlfriend, right?"

Okay, he is so dead.