Drowning in Red

Chapter 1

    "Can you at least try to make some new friends here? I know its been hard since she died, but look at the bright side of things. you cant mope around forever."  my dad says without taking his eyes off of the road.

"Stop! Just stop talking about mom and drive!" I snap.

Ever since my mom died, my dad has been moving me around. We have already moved three times this year! Since we go from place to place, I tend to keep my distance from people.

I dont want to give my dad another chance at conversation, so I look out the window, put in my ear buds, and play some music to block out the world around me.

My dad takes his eyes off of the road and gives me a big smile. "We are almost there Tessa."

I take my eyes off of my IPod just in time to see the old rusted sign. It reads, 'Welcome to Nightshade Colorado, pop 427' I role my eyes and mutter, "Thats just perfect."

For a couple of miles there is nothing but trees surrounding me in my own world of suffering. It doesnt take a genious to realize I hate the city. Thats the only reason I put up with my dad moving me to these middle of nowhere towns. Finally we drive into a small town with only a couple of stores around.

Just before we drive back into the trees, I see a lot of my soon the be high school mates entering theatre.

"At least now I know where to avoid." I say under my breath.

My dad heaves a sigh, and mutter something that i cant hear. Like i care. A moment later I am omce again swallowed by the trees blocking out any sign of civilization.

There is a series of twists and turns, until finally we go onto a single road. Small house are scattered on both sides of this never ending street. After what seems like a lifetime, we turn onto a long narrow driveway that takes us deeper into the woods.

When we reach the end my dad parks the car, looks at me, and says, "Welcome home."

The 'new' house is an old Victorian with a giant Oak tree, shadowing a large window, which i assume belongs to my room. As i step out of the car, the crisp fall air causes goose bumbs to rise all over my pale skin.

"Isnt it a beaut'?" my dad praises. "Totally!" I say with fake enthusiasm and role my eyes.

He sighs and says, " Lets take our stuff inside and unpack."

We grab most of our bags, and when he opens the door a swarm of dust hits us, sending both of us into a coughing fit.

"Nice job dad. You bought a house that can suffocate us in our sleep." I say rudefully before walking up the stairs to my new room.

When I open the door, I see that my room is alreadt furnished, and surprisingly has no dust.

"At least one good thing happened." i mutter.

I throw my bags on the bed and start unpacking, when I hear a knock at the door.

"What do you want?" I call over my shoulder. "Can I um, come in?" I walk accross the room and open my door letting it open. "sure."

He looks around awkwardly and walks over to sit on one of thw ancient chairs.

"How do you like the house?" he asks

What do you think? Its covered in more dust than a museum and it... Oh god! Whats that fucking smell?! Is there a dead dog in here or something?!

"Its fine." I say trying not to breath through my nose.

"Do you like your room?"

"Why do you insist on asking these questions when youre probably going to move me again in a couple of months?" I snap at him.

He starts to rub his eyes in frusteration. Great. I made him mad.

"Im sorry dad, ok? Im just tired from the move I guess." I say softly.

He looks at me and gives me a grateful smile, then stands up stretching his back. "Well, I better let you rest then."

I give him a hug and when he starts walking out I say, "Thanks dad."

He looks at me with a small smile. "Youre welcome Tess." Then he shuts the door.

I finsih unpacking most of my stuff, and when I look at my IPod it says 11:39. (No wonder youre tired idiot) stupid freakin concious. I take off the cloths that i wore for the drive and put on a pair of shorts and a T-shirt. When i finally lay down in bed, I put in my ear buds, play some music, and within minutes im in a deep sleep.

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So that was chapter one cx Im curious of what you guys think and im pretty sure the reveiws will be bad but hey its better to learn from your mistakes haha. Just letting you guys know that I am going to try and do a chapter every day so just bear with me and please stay foe the end of this book ^-^ oh btw shout out to @noteveryoneislikeme you are my first follower!!! Keep following, liking, commenting, and just being great readers

Chapter 2 is gonna be posted a little late tonight guy. Im so sorry for the delay but i was spending time with family. Just know it will be posted tonight :)