The Guy Next Door

Romantic? Or Creepy?

Jade’s POV

          We walked back down the beach to our houses and then once we walked up the path we stopped. The sun was almost down. I looked out at the beach. It looked gorgeous, just like back in Cali.. well almost. I looked back at Justin who was looking at me. “Well thanks for today, I had a good time” I said “Anytime” he said smiling down to me “It was fun” He said. “Well goodbye, see you tomorrow maybe?” I asked. “Yeah! Have a goodnight Jade.”

          I walked up to my house smiling. I loved the way he said my name. I walk into the house to see my dad standing there in the kitchen. “Hi dad” I said feeling happy. “Where were you?” He said not sounding pleased. “I went to get something to eat with the guy next door” I said. He sighed heavily. “How did it go finding a job?” I asked. “I got lucky.” I start tomorrow.” “Wow, that was fast” I said surprised. “Yeah well I explained the situation we’re in” “About mom?!” I asked in shock. “No. it’s nobody’s business. Just that we don’t have much money, so I’m gonna be working a lot.” He said not happy. “Well I can get a job too and help?” “No, no, it’s your final year of high school and you need to do well, you can’t afford fucking up, well I can’t afford it” he said. “Yes sir” I said. I could tell he was getting angry, so I quickly went upstairs.

          I sat on my bed and pulled out my phone. I didn’t have any texts or anything. Did no one miss me? I texted one of my friends, Ashley back home.

Me: Hey girl

          Hopefully things won’t change between us, considering I’m on the other side of the country. I’ve been friends with her forever. It’s weird being apart from her, but I knew I had to get used to it. I instantly felt my phone vibrate. It was her.

Ashley: Hey! How’s SC??

I frowned just at the thought of being here.

Me: It’s not home

Was all I said.

Ashley: L I wish you didn’t have to leave

Me: Me too.

Ashley: Hang in there Jade

I didn’t text back, I didn’t want to make her sad. I was already sad for the both of us. The sun was halfway set, just over the water. I opened my window and climbed over the side onto the roof, I climbed up and watched the sunset. I’ve always wanted to be able to sit on my roof, that’s one thing I didn’t have, although I had a balcony. Oh well, this is still pretty cool.

Justin’s POV

          I watched as she made her way up her deck and into her house. I did the same and as I got inside I saw my mom grinning at me. “What?” I asked. “Someone’s got a cruuuush” she sang. “What?! Mom stop” I said trying not to blush. I went straight to my room and looked out my window to see a beautiful sunset. Then I look over to see her on her roof, with the wind in her hair. She was as stunning as the sunset. After staring at her for a while I realized it was a bit creepy. Romantic? Or creepy? I laid down on my bed and stared at my ceiling. Damn maybe my mom is right.. for once