different ; kairi cosentino

1 : moving day

"Honey."

"Sweetie!"

"EMAYA LYNN!"

I slowly struggle to open my eyes and turn around. The comfy blankets and pillows of my bed surround me and keep me warm. Once I finally get my eyes open, I look up to see my mom.

Emi: "huh?"

Mom: "get up honey, you need to get ready!"

Emi: "what?"

Mom: "it's moving day today. We're going to New Jersey, remember? We're gonna see grandma and grandpa."

Emi: "oh... right."

I sigh as I sit up in bed. I didn't wanna leave California, but at the same time I did. Recently, my "bestfriend" started a rumor about me and it's been really hard to stay happy with all the hate I get at school.

I was glad I could get a new start, but still... California was my forever home.

Oh right! I forgot. I'm Emaya Richards. My nickname is Emi, I'm 16 years old, and my birthday is July 10th. My big brother's name is Josh, and he's 19. I also look like this vvv

I push my blankets away, and hop out of bed. I look in the mirror and I look like a total mess.

I decide to put my hair up in a messy bun and put on a light amount of makeup, just so I looked decent. I threw on some black leggings and a grey champion hoodie.

After brushing my teeth and tidying up, I went downstairs and slipped on my white nike slides over some black socks.

Emi: "mom! Hurry up!"

Once I grab my suitcase, my big brother Josh comes downstairs.

J: "goodmorning little sis."

E: "goodmorning rat."
I said as I stuck my tongue out at him.

As mom came rushing downstairs, my eyes widened. She had her dark brown hair curled and voluminous. She had some light makeup on, and she was wearing a white romper.

J: "damn Mama."

E: "that sounds bad Josh!" i giggled.

J: "oh right. Haha not like that!" he chuckled.

M: "come on kids, we don't have time for nonsense."

I was a little shocked by Mom's strictness, but me and Josh followed her out to the car.

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I slowly woke up to Josh shaking me.

E: "ugh get off bubba."

Josh stopped as I opened my eyes and sat up. I looked out of the plane window and realized we were getting off. Oh my god...

We were in New Jersey!

There was no going back now... I thought to myself. I got up and grabbed Josh's hand as he followed mom. I probably looked like a little kid, but I didn't care. I was scared.
We were surrounded by bunches of people as we got into the other airport. I let go of Josh's hand and grabbed my luggage. Mom swiftly walked through the crowds, leaving me and Josh behind.

Josh rolled his eyes as he walked to the airport entrance and out to the parking lot. I ran behind him nervously and took a deep breath as I got outside. The fresh air was nice, and so was the temperature. (It was the middle of May, like the 15th)

As mom, Josh, and I took an Uber to our new house, the excitement set it. It felt like I was in a completely new world!

Halfway through the car ride, Josh got a call. He picked up the phone,

J: "hello?"

J: "oh hey Mattia! Yea, I'm in Jersey"

J: "the boys?"

J: "yea sure, that's no problem."

J: "aight see ya."

I looked up at him in confusion.

E: "who was that bubba?"

J: "a friend of mine. He's our neighbor!"

E: "really? Who is he?"

J: "his name is Mattia Polibio. He's your age; 16."

M: "maybe you two will get along. I've done business with his dad before, he's a very kind man."

When we arrived at the new house, I was a little surprised. It was nice, nicer than our California house.

This would be our new start...