The Boy Next Door

New Beginnings

It was Alexa's last day of school in the 8th grade. She was also leaving Utah because her dad got a job offer in Michigan. Alexa didn't like the idea of moving to a different state with new people. Alexa was a bit of an introvert so making friends was going to be hard.

The bell rang for the end of 8th period and it was time to say goodbye to her best friend. Alexa really only had one good friend named Isabella. They were really close and saying goodbye was going to be hard. They have been friends for years. Becoming friends with Isabella wasn't easy at first. So making new friends in Michigan could be twice as hard.

When their classes ended, the girls ran up to each other and gave each other a big hug. "I'm going to miss you so much Alexa." "I'm going to miss you too." "You better call me everyday Alexa." "Don't worry I will." Alexa said goodbye to all of her teachers and she finally left the school and went home.

One of Alexa's favorite things to do was walk home from school because she loved the outdoors. Walking home was a place where she could relax and take her mind off of all the worries the day has brought. Alexa finally got home from her peaceful walk home from school. "Dad I'm home" Alexa shouted to her dad. "One second Alexa, I'm on the phone" her dad shouted from upstairs. Alexa's dad was a workaholic. He wouldn't be anything without his phone. Alexa spent a lot of time by herself or with her friend Isabella. Isabella was someone who was always there for her, but now without Isabella she would have no one.

"Dad! I'm ready I have my bag. Don't make us late for our flight" Alexa yelled to her dad. "Are you ready Sport?" Alexa's dad questioned. "Yes dad I've been waiting" Alexa rudely remarked. "Stop calling me Sport" Alexa told her dad. They left their home and drove off to the airport. As they finally arrived to the airport, they met up with Alexa's Uncle Bob. Alexa and her Uncle have bonded like no other. He was her best friend, besides Isabella. Alexa admired her Uncle and she loved him with all her heart. "I'm going to miss you, I love you so much" Bob told her sadly. "Can't I just stay here with you" Alex told her uncle. "I wish that was an option Alexa, but it's not" Bob told Alexa. "But it is an option. Just let me stay here with you" Alexa started to raise her voice. "I'm sorry Alexa but you can't, I don't want you to be late for your flight" Bob told Alexa with tears running down his face. "I love you Uncle Bob" Alexa said with sadness. "I love you too, I'll visit you sometime in the future" Bob told Alexa. "Alright, I will see you soon hopefully" Alexa said with tears now running down her face. "Don't worry you will, I love you and have a safe flight" Bob said with sadness. Alexa gave her Uncle a hug and she took off with her dad to the plane. "Bye Utah" Alexa whispered to herself as they took off in the plane.

Alexa and her father were picked up by a College friend of the dad. His friend works at the Dad's new job. The dad got the job because of his friend talking to him about the job. Their car and furniture was being shipped from Utah to Michigan. It would take about a week for their stuff to finally arrive to them.

As they arrived to their new home, they pull up and see the nice beautiful house that they can now call home. But for Alexa it wasn't beautiful. It was just terrible, she hated it but she couldn't let her father know that. "Alexa, do you like it? I know you saw pictures but here it is now" Alexa's father said happily. Alexa said nothing. "Alexa? Hello anyone in there? Alexa's father questioned. But Alexa was looking at something else, not the house. It was a boy who caught her eye. But he didn't notice Alexa. "Alexa? Earth to Alexa" Alexa's father said with annoyance in his voice. "Oh it's great" Alexa said with a fake smile. "I can tell you don't like it but we can fix that. Lets go settle in and meet me downstairs in 30 minutes" Alexa's father told her. Alexa's father said goodbye to his friend and Alexa and her father went off into their house.

Alexa explored the house but she couldn't get the boy she saw earlier out of her head. As soon as Alexa started to unpack her clothes, the doorbell rang. "I got it dad" Alexa shouted. Alexa went down the stairs and she opened the door. It was the boy she saw earlier and possibly ttc phone" Alexa's dad shouted. "Well hi, I'm Alexa" My dad is Mark but he's busy." Alexa told her neigbors. "That's fine and its nice to meet you Alexa. I'm Catherine and this is my son Liam We actually live right next door to you. Well, we made you some cookies" Catherine said gladly. "Thank you so much. It's nice to meet you both. That's cool that you guys live right next door" Alexa responded. "Maybe you and my son could be friends" Catherine responded. "Oh yeah maybe we can" Alexa responded. "How about tomorrow. You guys could go to the park in the morning. Liam can show you the park and you guys could have fun" Catherine said with happiness. "Um sure sounds good I guess" Alexa said unsurely." "Liam can come to your house around 10 tomorrow morning" Catherine responded. "Sounds good. See you tomorrow morning" Alexa responded. "Have a good one" Catherine said happily.