"Come on Val," her dad whines "These are good kids!"
Since moving to Dawninting that was the most ironic thing she heard her father say.
What would you do if you accidentally flashed your neighbor?
After living in a town that was smaller, Valentine was to used to seeing people she knew often. She was familiar with the sense that she knew her surroundings and the people around her. Valentine had, had enough time to sort through those people and chose the right ones to call friends. Or which places were the best to hang out, which diners were the tastiest, even which store you could steal from easier.
Now in Dawninting, all her knowledge was gone. She had to start all over.
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WE ARRIVED in the new town close to 11 am. Well, technically it wasn't a town but the suburbs, however, were built as if it was separate from the city. It was its own little world. And now I was a part of it. Did I want to be? No. I wanted to be home with my friends, with my favorite little diner, my favorite corner store, and my go-to hang out spot. I wanted to be were be my mom was buried.
Nevertheless, it wasn't good for my dad or Vincent. That town was a current reminder of what they lost- what we lost. It was a daily note that momma wasn't coming back and that dad was laid off. So, for now, I'll let go of my petty sadness and let them be happier.
"Not to sound any type of way or anything but tell me there are some other black people here," I exaggerated. "Why wouldn't there be black people Val?" Vincent asked sarcastically. I rolled my eyes, "You know want I mean!"
"To answer your studious question Val, yes there are black people." my dad chuckled glancing at me in the rearview mirror.
Pulling into the graveled driveway made me anxious. Stepping out of the car made me more anxious, it felt like the eyes of the whole world were on me. Waiting for me to cry or explode. I hurriedly picked up a box and made my way to the front door.
The house had the smell of fresh paint. It's as if I could feel the presence and memories of the last family. Then I had a thought, someone else is going to have the same feeling when they move into my old house. I don't like that thought at all. That someone is going to stay in the place I was raised. A piece of childhood is gone.
"Echo!"Vincent yelled into the empty of the house. It wasn't a loud echo but it was still there.
My room wasn't bad. It was in the left section of the house facing the neighbors. It was bigger than my last room but not warmer. I set the box down. I stood there for a good three minutes for god knows what. Just looking.
An hour pass and everything was in the house. Although some things weren't in their place. "Wow, it's 12 already?" I question myself aloud. "It is!?",Dad asked, "Maybe its time to take a break, maybe get some lunch? Later some ice cream even?" He wiggles his eyebrow earning a smile from me and V. "YES! Cause a dude hungry." Vincent threw dad the car keys and walked outside. We followed suit.
Before entering the car you could hear and see our neighbor bickering with whom seemed like her son. We all gave each other looks but started to open the doors. "Wait!" The lady shouted, she gave a cooking dish to the boy and pushed him towards us. As the boy was walking she gave a polite smile and wave. We waved back.
The boys stop in front of me sighing. "Hi welcome to the neighborhood have a nice time." He no expression on his face or in his voice. "Okay..." I trailed squinting a bit. I took the dish slowly for some reason. "Thank you?..." eyes still squinted. He tillts his head questionably. He let out a chuckle. With that, he turned around and left. I'm pretty sure his mom wasn't satisfied with how he did that because her smiled dropped to a frown and she started arguing with him as they went back in the house.
I looked at Vincent and my dad, "Hoes weird." I laughed, getting the car. "Hey! Watch your mouth!" Dad said. Vincent let out a few laughs with me.
Later on, the day had passed and most of everything was where it was supposed to be. I lied in bed looking at the ceiling. The only light was from the moon through my blinds. I felt at peace. The darkness was a blanket and the moon a sort of kiss. Still, I was unable to sleep. The thought of being new to school tomorrow was disgusting. It made my stomach flip. I have to make friends all over again! Hell, it was hard the first time! High school kids are cruel.
The anxiety was beginning to make me hot. I flipped the covers off of me and went to the window. I pulled the string to the blinds a bit hard and it went all the way up. I struggled with it a bit. Looking like an idiot. I didn't get them to be evenly but I didn't care anymore so I left it alone. The next step was to open the window. I started pushing it up. With all my might I couldn't. The room was heating up even more. I looked like a complete fool trying to open the funky-ass window.
"Fuck!" I whisper. I wipe the tiny sweat droplets off. I take my t-shirt off and was left my titties hanging out. No one can see me. Its close to 2 am. Everyone's asleep. In the corner of my eye, I see something move. Too focused on the window I dismissed it. Unsurprisingly I let curiosity get the best of me and I glance out the window. For a split second, I don't realize anything. Until I saw homeboy was waving his arms outside the window trying to get my attention.
He gestures to the top of the window. I noticed the two nob thingys and remember I have to twist to unlock the window.
Man, what in the entire fuck? I spent what, 30 thirty minutes on the stupid ass window and for what?!
I twist the nobs and push the window up all the way. Next, I pushed up the screen. The breeze hit my chest and I understand clearly that I don't have any type of top on. I flip fast to the wall on the left. I gasped a bit because the walls were cold on my bare skin.
Oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god. He saw my boobs he saw my boobs he saw my boobs he saw my boobs he saw my boobs. Not only that but my fat stomach and rolls! Oh my shit!
I put the t-shirt back on faster than the speed of light.
How did I not notice his light had turned on?!
I rush to the window and yelled out a quick "Thanks!" Then shut the screen. Trying to get out of this situation as fast as I could I pulled on the strings. I pull harder than my intentions. The blinds come crashing down and hits me on the top of my head. In pain I hold my forehead.
"Ow, ow, ow! Fuckity fuck!" I yell whisper. My fingertips touch wetness. The end of the blinds had cut me. I speed walk to my bathroom and hit a box on my way. My big toe begins to throb.
Let's just say; Dawninting: 1 Valentine: 0
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