The New boy

Next-door Neighbor

Oh lord. Todays Monday. I hate Mondays. Today I did the same thing that I always do. I got in the shower, straightened my hair, did my makeup, and found the perfect outfit. Today we have Volleyball pictures, and school pictures. I open my curtains and it's still dark outside. I look across the street and I see a window open and someone very familiar on the other side of it. I look a little closer and... OMG. It's Taylor. Is he my new neighbor? I leave my curtains open and quickly pack my school bag and volleyball bag. Knee pads? Where are my knee pads? I look under my bed but there's nothing there. I go and check my big marble slide containers that's in front of my window. I rummage around for a while and then I look up toured Taylors house. I see him looking at me. I glance away and then I look back. Taylor and I lock eyes for a while. It feels like a couple of minutes. I feel a soft foam like material in my hands. I break the glance between us and I lookdown with my knee pads in my hands. "Destiny, come on and get to school your gonna be late!" I hear my mom scream from downstairs. I look back up and I don't see Taylor. "Screw it. I have to leave." I say as I zip up my bag. I run downstairs and kiss my Mom and Dad goodbye and then I jump into my car and head out to school.

15 minutes later

"Hey Karlee I'm outside right now, meet me in the cafeteria in 5." I say "

"Ok this better be good." she says.

" It is... Taylor info." I say.

"Oh I will be there in 2 then."

I run into the school and head straight to the cafeteria were I see Taylor. I go and sit at a table far away from him. Karlee pops out of from behind the corner and starts running to me. "Destiny spill the tea." she says while sitting down. "Ok so I think Taylor lives across the street from me." I say with excitement. "Oh my gosh... do you know what this means Destiny." She says. "No what do it mean?" I say confused. "This means you and Taylor are... meant.... to.... BE!" she screams. "Shh, keep it down. I don't want Taylor to hear us." I say. "I think he already has." she says. I look behind me and I see Taylor walking up next to me. He sits down beside me and says, "Did I miss something?" Karlee and I look at each other and say at the same time, "No." "Hey I think I live across from you." "What's your name?" He asks. "Destiny." I say. "Ok well Destiny, I hope to see you around some time." He says as he gets up and walks away. Karlee and I look at each other and start smiling. I get up and grab Karlee's arm. "Come on we have to figure this out." I say.

All through my classes I look at Taylor, well maybe even stare at Taylor. Him and I have all the same classes together, what a coincidence. We make it to 7th period and we have seating arrangements. The teacher places me with a boys group and places Taylor in a girls group. The girls are practically drooling over Taylor. The whole class I'm surrounded by sweat smelling boys and a constant chain rattling sound. Ring. Class is over. Finally I can go and get my anger out in some volleyball. Today the football team has to come and support our practice match. Mostly the whole school comes and watches us play. I run into the girls locker room and start taking off my clothes and putting on my jersey. #14 Is my number. I represent from when I first started volleyball.

We have a quick little match between all the volleyball girls. It was good. I got some kills and a couple of digs. Fun. I couldn't wait to get home and go stare out my window all day hoping that Taylor would open his curtains. I pull in the driveway and I see my Mom and Dad talking to Taylor and I'm guessing is his mom. I get out of the car and rush over to them. "This is my daughter Destiny, Destiny meet Mrs. Weston and her son Taylor." My Mom says. "Hi, nice to meet you." I say. "Oh please call me Sasha." Taylors mom says. "Hi Taylor." I say. "What's up." he says back. "Have you two already met?" Sasha asks. "Yes." Taylor and I say at the same time. "Well, ok then." Sasha says. "I have to go to the store but we will see you tomorrow tonight." My Mom says. "Alright see you then." Sasha says. Taylor and his mom start walking back and so do My Mom, Dad and I. "What, why will we be seeing them tomorrow tonight?" I ask. "Because we are having dinner with them." "WHAT!"