chapter one "new neighbours"

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•saturday morning, november 20th•
I wake up to birds singing and my little sister Emma running around the house, looking for her diary.
Do kids still enjoy writing diaries these days? I thought to myself.
I get out of bed and run downstairs. I see a note on the kitchen counter.
"Me and your father had to go to a really important meeting. Make sure your sister eats breakfast. Brandon is at a friends house. We'll be back late. You can invite Alyssa to stay over if you want to.
                                                                Love, Mom"

I read the note out loud. My parents are really busy since they are both lawyers.
Emma: Can i have cereal for breakfast please?
Me: You know mom's gonna kill me if she finds out right?
Emma: I'm not gonna tell her.
Me: Fine i don't care. I'll be in my room.

I walked upstairs and sat on my bed. I went on my phone to text Alyssa.

-the conversation-
Emily
Hey, my mom and my dad aren't home and they're gonna be back late. Wanna stay over?
Alyssa
Sure. I'll be there at 2
Emily
Sounds good.
-end of conversation-

I check the time, it's 11 am. I took a shower and brushed my teeth. I walked out of the bathroom with my towel wrapped around me and looked outside the window. There was a big truck, like a moving truck and then i realised the neighbours sold their house. I was quite happy to be honest, I didn't really like them so i was excited to have new neighbours. I saw a car approach the drive way.
Must be the new neighbours. I thought.
A girl and her mom got out of the car. As i was about to turn away i saw a guy about my age get out of the car too. I didn't even notice i was staring at him. He looked up and saw me standing there. He just smirked. I realised i'm still in my towel and turned away as quick as I could. I was blushing. I got to my closet and picked out an outfit:

 I got to my closet and picked out an outfit:

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I put on some concealer, blush and mascara. I sat on my bed and went on my phone. I was just scrolling through Tik Tok (Emily has a Tik Tok account but she doesn't post anything)
when Emma stormed into my room.
Emma: Emily the neighbours are here!
Me: So?
Emma: I wanna go say hi.
Me: Can't you go by yourself?
Emma: No, come on Em!! (Em is short for Emily)
I got up and unwillingly walked over to their house. I never realised how huge it was.
??: Hi girls, you must be our neighbours. I'm  Joanne. the lady said in a nice tone.
Me: Hi! I'm Emily and this is my sister Emma. We wanted to come say hi.
Joanne: That's really nice of you but we have to go unpack now.
Me: Yeah of course, bye.
Emma: Byee!
Joanne: Bye girls!

Me and Emma went back to our house. I checked the time and it was already 1:30 pm. That means Alyssa is going to be here soon. After 30 minutes pass i hear a knock on the door. I run downstairs and open the door. I see Alyssa standing there.

Alyssa: Hi! she says while hugging me.
Me: Hey!! I missed you.
Alyssa: We literally met yesterday at school.
Me: I know but still.
Alyssa: So you have new neighbours i see.
Me: How did you know?
Ayssa: I saw a really cute guy outside.
Me: Oh, well let's go upstairs.

We went upstairs and just talked about random stuff. We decided to go get chick fil-a. We walked outside and got in Alyssa's car since i didn't feel like driving. We got to chick fil-a and ordered our food. Once we sat down i saw my neighbour walk in with some other guys. I immediately looked away. We got our food and started walking out (we got take away) but suddenly i felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned around and i saw...

-Cliffhanger ahaha. Anyways i'm new here so i'd appreciate if you voted for my story-

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