New School, New Me?

Chapter 4

Before I opened the front door of my house, I took a deep breath and then walked in. The house was quiet. I almost thought my parents weren’t home until I heard my fathers voice.

“Shane… please come to the living room!” The calm voice of my father came. I took another deep breath and entered into the living room. My mother and father both sat on the sofa. Mom looked pissed but didn’t say anything.

I sat down and immediately began to apologise.

“Shane please…” dad said holding up his hand. I stopped. “We need to have a talk son, you are eighteen but there are still ways we need to conduct ourselves. Running away like that is not the appropriate behaviour of a boy becoming a man. That’s the act of a child.” I opened my mouth to protest. “Now saying that, we did break some very big life changing news to you and maybe we could have handled that better. So for our part we apologise. That doesn’t negate the fact that you had your mother and I worried sick, anything could have happened to you.” He paused long enough that I knew it was my turn to speak. 

“You’re right dad and I am sorry, mom” I looked right at her, her expression has softened a little. “Mom I’m sorry. I was pissed and angry but running away was not the right choice. Running away from the people who have only loved and cared for me.” I had instead ran to someone that didn’t care for me at all, someone that truely hurt me and clearly never loved me back. 

“Mommy I really am” I said again. I think the hurt of finding out about Megan and Ryan, plus the hangover and the pain of being ran over was sinking back in. 

“Oh sweetie” Mom said as she got up and came over and hugged me. I felt forgiven and felt safe in her arms. “We were just so worried…. Have you been drinking?” She pulled back as she looked at me. There wasn’t quite anger in her voice but I knew better than to lie. 

“Yeah…” I nodded. Mom was about to say something but I stopped her. “A lot happened after I left mom…” I then proceeded to tell my parents about what happened, I went into quite a bit of detail but obviously left out the part of having sex with Danielle. Don’t think they needed to know. My mom went through a range of emotions.

“That little bitch, I owt to ring her neck, wait till I speak to her mother!” Mom raged, clearly most affected by Megan’s betrayal.

“Please mom it’s fine, it’s not fine but it’s done now. I don’t want anything to do with her or even linked with her.” Dad had stayed pretty silent during it all. Think mom was showing enough emotion for them both.

“Mmm ok if you say so… I’m sorry sweetie. I can’t believe some girl ran you over too! Are you ok? Do we need to go to the hospital?” Mom then started to check me over with her hands.

“No mom I’m fine honestly. I think I just want to get some water and maybe get some more sleep.” 

“You are handling a hangover better than I did at your age” dad joked. That was all it needed for our little family to feel normal again. Mom told him off but I could tell she was probably just as bad. I stayed with them a little longer and had something to eat before I got to my room. Mom gave me some painkillers to help with the headache and body pain, I took a good drink of water and lay on my bed. 

I woke up some time later, it’s about late afternoon. I just lay in my bed and think about the fucking crazy day I had yesterday, hell crazy night. Meeting Danielle and fucking her definitely took away the lot of the sting of Megan. In truth I think her betrayal hurt more than Ryan’s. He was my closest friend. He not only fucked over me but he cheated on his girlfriend too. Fuck me, poor Averie. I was going to have fo tell her, she needed to know. I reached over for my phone and picked it up. I sent her a message asking if she was free tomorrow. I then couldn’t help but look at the pictures I took of Danielle this morning. Fuck she had an amazing body. 

I was staring intently at them when Averie replied;

‘Hi Shane!! Yeah I’m free, I was supposed to hang with Ryan but I haven’t heard from him. My parents are away if you want to come over to my house? My brother will be here!’

Poor girl;

‘Ok yeah sounds good to me, just give me a time’

She gives me a quick reply to come over about one. I tell her I’ll meet her then. It’s going to be so bad breaking her heart but she needs to know. It’s so much worse for her as well, I’m leaving the school but she has to stay with these assholes.

I spend the night with my parents. We share a nice meal and watch a movie together. It was actually nice to hang out with them. I forget how funny and relaxed they can be. It’s so evident how deeply they are in love as well.

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I arrive at Averies house just after one, I knock on the door and it doesn’t take long for her to answer. 

“Hiya Shane! Come on in” she smiled broadly at me as she stepped back, beckoning me in.

“Hi Averie” I smile back as I enter her house. I take my shoes off and place them to the side as she closes the door.

“Can I get you anything? A drink?” She was always so polite when we came over to her house.

“Soda would be nice” I replied.

“Sure!” With a twirl she spun away and I followed her to the kitchen. Nico was in the kitchen, eating a very large sandwich, I’m surprised he could even get his mouth around it.

“Yooo Shane my man, how’s it going?” Nico boomed as he saw me, crumbs and bits of food falling from his mouth. 

“Hey Nico, I’m good thanks!” I nodded back to him.

“Have fun last night?” He asked.

“Why are you asking that?” Averie asked as she grabbed a soda.

“Your friend here was at the Issac’s party last night.”

“You were?!” Averie looked at me with shock and surprise.

“Um yeah…” I reply.

“No way! Did you go with Megan?” She seemed super excited by the news.

“No I didn’t…” I said plainly. Feeling a little awkward knowing Nico was right there and not knowing how much he knew.

“No had some other girls chasing after him” Nico laughed as he nudged me.

“Who? Like juniors?” Averie pryed, her brother just raised his eyebrows. “Seniors?!”

“I’m not saying anything” Nico stated as he took a massive bite of his sandwich.

“Yeah I don’t believe you! Shane would never do that to Megan, she means to much to him.” She said to her brother but was looking at me. Her brother just shrugged and Averie turned to walk away. 

“We will be in my room, keep your big muscle nose out of it” she said heatedly to her brother but her voice was softer when she spoke to me. “Come on Shane, let’s go.”

“See you around Nico” I said politely to him as I began to follow Averie. He stopped me by grabbing my arm. It wasn’t in a bad way but fuck he was strong.

“I heard you got lucky… good lad!” He flashed me a wink and then let go of my arm.

I walked away with a massive smile. Not that it would really matter anymore but probably gained some popularity sleeping with Danielle. I make it into Averie’s room and she closes the door behind me as I enter.

“Ok spill!! How did you end up at a Montoya party?” There was genuine excitement in her voice.

“It’s a long story…” How do I tell her all this happened cause I caught my girlfriend cheating with your boyfriend.

“Aww come on, please?” She pleaded.

“Fine, well I kind of started with me getting ran over…”

“Ran over? Oh my god? Like are you ok?” There was real worry in her voice and face.

“Yeah yeah I’m fine, hurt like a bitch though. Anyway, turns out it was a senior who ran me over. She felt bad and was heading to the party so she invited me along…. That’s kinda it.” I said with a shrug. There was obviously so much more.

“Hold up, that can’t be it! Who was the senior?” 

“Do you know Danielle?” I asked.

“Danielle who?” She frowned.

“Uh, mmm shit, I don’t actually know her surname. I never knew her name before Friday night, only knew her by face.” 

“Right… so how did she run over you? Where were you and how come Megan wasn’t at the party?” I knew it was time to tell her the truth. I didn’t want too, like really didn’t want too. It was left to me to break her heart but better she find out from a friend rather than the rumour mill. Maybe the only silver lining was that school wasn’t back for weeks.

“So I got ran over outside of Megan’s house…”

“Uh huh?” She nodded.

“I left her house in a sort of trance, after…” I trailed off.

“After what Shane, you are killing me here” she said with a smile. Fuck, how do I play this do I tell her gently and break it slowly or just come out with it.

“I’m sorry… look Averie…” I paused for a moment and took a deep sigh. “Averie, this isn’t gonna be easy to hear but I left Megan’s house in a hurry because I caught her cheating. She was fucking an other guy… it was Ryan…” I watched and waited for her reaction. She was still smiling all be it much fainter.

“What…?” She asked quietly.

“I wish it wasn’t true but it is. They’ve both tore our hearts out and worse thing it’s been going on for months.”

“You’re lieing….” She said even quieter.

“I really wish I was Averie. I really do.” I watched as she curled her legs into her cheast on the bed. Her head fell into her knees as she began to sob. Then she began to sob more and louder. I knew how she was feeling but it still hurt to see her like this. I got up and moved next to her. I put my arm around her shoulder as she sobbed more. I just sat with her, softly rubbing her back. I wasn’t sure what to say. The last thing we needed knocked at the door.

“Averie, I’m going to the gym, I’ll be back in a couple of hours! You good?” Nicos voice sounded through the door. She didn’t answer at first as she was still crying. 

“Wait are you crying?” Nico opened the door and stormed in. God he made the doorway look small. “What the fucks going on?” His eyes darted to me and I felt genuine fear.

“I…”

“It’s nothing Nico!” Averie said into her knees. “I just got some bad news, I’ll be fine. I’ve got Shane!”

“Are you sure, do I need to chuck him out?” Even though Nico and I were on talking terms I knew how protective of his sister he was. I didn’t do anything wrong and I was still worried, good luck to Ryan.

“No!” She lifted her head. “Shane is helping, he’s a good guy! You know that!” She was fierce, when provoked.

“Mmm ok, I’ll have my phone, any issues phone me!” He gave me one cold look but nodded his head at me before he left. 

“I’m sorry about him…” she said quietly.

“Don’t be, he’s a good guy and a very protective brother, I can’t fault him for that.” I told her truthfully.

“Oh god I can’t believe it!” Averie began to sob again. She was taking this a lot harder than I did. Well I mean I did beat up Ryan, then get ran over and then go to a house party. Not to mention have sex with a hot as fuck Senior. I just held my arm around her tighter and pulled her into me. Worse thing for her was she would have to see them again, I was lucky that hopefully I would never have to see them again. 

I’m not sure how long I sat with Averie for but her sobbing did ease and finally stop.

“I can’t believe it” she sniffed. “It seems so obvious now…”

“What do you mean?” Even though her head was up now and she had straightened her legs out, I still kept my arm around her. 

“Ryan… he always went on about Megan, he said you were so lucky, he was always looking at her as well. I didn’t think anything of it… god I’m such an idiot!” She slapped her thighs with her hands in frustration.

“Averie! You are not an idiot. They fooled us both, betrayed us both. They didn’t care about us. We deserve better!” I told her, doing my best to comfort her. 

“What are we going to do? I don’t know what I’d do if I saw them again.”

“Well I have more bad news for you Averie… I’m moving away…” I felt bad that I would be leaving her but it wasn’t exactly my choice.

“What do you mean?” Her head shot up and looked at me.

“My dad got a new job on the west coast, so we move Friday…” 

“No no, surely not, you still have one year left? What about high school?” She had only just managed to stop sobbing but now it looked like she could start again.

“I know, I had an argument with my parents about it. That’s why I went to Megan’s and well… yeah…” I can’t help but think would I have ever found it. I caught them by chance.

“Oh Shane, no. I can’t face them alone! I need you!” She twisted her body and cuddled into me. She was sobbing but I knew tears were falling down.

“I’m sorry Averie, I really am. Everyone at school will soon find out and they will be all alone.”

“But so will I!” She cuddled more into me.

“You have other friends Averie. They will all know the truth soon. Anyway your brother will break Ryan in half anyway.” I smiled at that thought.

“Break him? He’ll kill him!” There wasn’t worry in her voice, more hope.

“He deserves it!” I hold Averie a little longer. It’s actually quite nice holding her. Her body feels good. Don’t get me wrong Averie is a good looking girl. I’m sure she will have no issues getting another boyfriend. Just the trust for her will be a big thing. 

“Why couldn’t you have been my boyfriend Shane?” Averie said with a whisper, her head laid against my chest.

“Maybe in another life we could have been, one where we didn’t get hurt.” As much as Averie was attracted, she wasn’t my ideal type. I’m a boobs guy, I’m a sucker for cleavage. Probably why I went for Megan. 

“Yeah….” She lifted her head from my chest and looked up at me. Her mouth not saying anything but her eyes doing all the talking. I gazed back down at her. We were going to kiss. I could feel it. Sure enough, Averie Stretched her body up and pressed her lips against mine. It was a slow soft kiss but felt good.

“Sorry” she breathed once she pulled away.

“Don’t be, it was nice!” I told her as I moved in and kissed her again. This time I put a little more urgency and effort into the kiss. Her hand snaked up and cupped the side of my face as our kiss turned more passionate. Our tongues found each other and began to explore each others mouth. 

 “Mmmm, you’re a good kisser Shane!” She moaned as she lightly traced her tongue around her lips. 

“Thanks.” Was all I said before she kissed me again, she rematched my urgency and the kiss was really turning me on. Averie shifted herself and straddled my lap, she sat up on her knees as she bowed her head down to kiss me. Both her hands were now cupping my face. I couldn’t help the natural travel of my hands as the moved around her waists and panted on her firm ass.

“Mmm your hands feel good on my body Shane” she breathed into our kiss. “Ryan barely touched me, I would have done anything for him as well.” She kissed me deeper as her tongue tried to lay claim to my own. Soon she lowered herself onto my lap and instantly felt my erection. She groaned more into the kiss as she pressed her body against me. 

I kept a firm grip of her ass and squeezed tightly as I pulled her into me. This moment of passion was quickly tuning into soemthing more. My cock grew harder in my pants as this beautiful petite girl ground her body against me.

I was ready to see how far she would go, I lifted my hands from her ass and slipped them inside of her top, I slowly lifted it up. She didn’t resist or protest. She briefly broke the kiss so I could lift it all the way off. Without another word she reached behind her and I clasped her bra, pulling it off and tossing it to the floor. 

I just looked up at her before leaning forward and latching onto her right nipple. Averie let out a low sigh as she clutched my head to her small teat. Her nipple was hard in my mouth in a matter of seconds.

“Oh Shane” she moaned. “My nipples are so sensitive but Ryan barely touched them. Please give them all the attention they need.”

I responded but sucking her small mound further into my mouth. Her grip of my head tightened. Low sighs and moans began to fill the room as her hips gyrated harder against me. It was clear she needed this, no craved it. My hands slide down her back and snacked their way into her pants, I managed to bypass her panties and my hands felt the soft skin of her ass. 

“Shane…” she sighed quietly. Her gyrations became more purposeful. Her breathing became more laboured. I kept my full attention on her nipple, the small little nub sending shock waves through her body. 

“Fucckkk” I think it was the first time I heard Averie swear. There was soemthing hot about it. It made me wonder how she will react when I fuck her. Her volume began to creep up as her deep sighs turned into louder moans. It was evident she was going to cum and I was damn sure I was going to help make it happen.

Her grinding became very frantic and her nails dig into my head. I squeezed her ass as I bit down on her nipple. Her body confulsed in my arms as she screamed with joy.

“Uuuuhhhhhhhh, oh fuck, oh fuck” Averie cried out before she grabbed my head with surprising force and strength and latched onto my lips. Her tongue eager and hungry as she moaned the rest of her orgasm into my mouth.

We kissed for longer until she finally pulled away, breathing hard.

“Oh my god Shane…. That was incredible…. Thank you….” She panted as she rested her head against mine.

“We are only just starting Averie, I’m going to make this a day you never forget!” I told her as I removed my hands from her ass and spun her round on the bed so she landed on her back. She gave out a light squeal and giggle.

“Oh fuck, yes take me Shane, I’m yours!” She said so innocently. I simply grinned at her as I made my way down her body, my fingers hooking into the waist band of her pants and pulling them down. She lifted her ass to make it easy, soon they were off and on the floor. I didn’t move back up her body, as I lay down between her legs.

“Wait.. Shane? What are you doing?” A little panic I her voice as she sat up looking down at me.

“Don’t worry… let me take care of you.”

“But Shane… no one’s….. fucckkkkk” her thoughts were cut off as my mouth made contact with her wet pussy. I could taste the cream of her orgasm and it was delicious. At first Averies body went rigid as she gripped the bed sheets but she soon relaxed. Any concern or worry washed away as she moaned in pleasure. My lips sealed around her tender flower as my tongue lapped at her flowing juices. 

I had plenty of practice with this before as Megan made me go down on her all the time. The favour had only been returned once. Again all the signs were there. This was different though. This was mutual and I could tell that Averie was enjoying every second of it. I couldn’t deny that I was enjoying it too. Having this control over her, feeling her squirm beneath me. 

“Oh my god Shane, that feels incrediable, please please don’t stop…” Averie pleaded.

I nestled myself further into her crotch. My tongue delving deeper inside her folds. Licking and tasting her inner sanctum. I found myself grinding my hard cock against the bed. It was painfully hard and I needed some respite.

I continued to suck, lick, kiss and give all the attention I could to Averies pussy before her body really started to react. It was just like before. Her volume increased again, this time the moans became screams. Her breathing shallow as her hips ground into my face, her need to feel every ounce of pleasure. I held onto her tightly as I brought her to the edge, I sucked hard on her sensitive clit until she came.

“Sshannneeeee!!! Fucckkkkkkk!!!” She cried out and dive my tongue inside her, drinking up her juices as she creamed all over my face. Fuck it was hot, my cock was absolutely throbbing. I was ready to fuck, I just knew she would be as well.

I got myself up as Averie lay there is a blissful post orgasmic haze. I stood to the side of the bed and pulled my pants down. Revealing my hard cock, it ached so much.

“Shane!” Her eyes widened as she looked at it. “That’s so big…. Like really big” her eyes were glued to it and I could help but feel my pride swell. I began to climb back onto the bed but she stopped me.

“Two seconds” she leant over and reached for her bedside drawer, opening it and grabbing soemthing. It was a condom. I was not opposed to it so I simply sat up on my knees and allowed her to wrap me up.

“Um…. Shane… we have a problem….” She looked up at me with almost fear in her eyes. 

“What’s wrong?”

“Um well I used these with Ryan and…. It’s not gonna fit….” She bites her lip and still tries to put the condom in. She stretches it on and I let out a whince, it’s tight, too tight. Seconds later the condom snaps.

“Oh shit…” I hiss.

“Shane.. I didn’t even know condoms could snap like that!” She stared at wonderment at my throbbing member.

“Hold on…” I jump from the bed and check my pants for my wallet. Praying there’s a condom in it. “Fuck!” I curse, none.

“I’m sorry Averie, looks it’s fine…”

“Oh fuck it, please just fuck me, I need it, I don’t care, please just take me, I need to feel it!”

“Are you sure?” Guilt setting in a little.

“Fuck… yes.. please just do it now! Before I overthink it! Please!” She reached up and pulled at me, pulling me onto her. I got between her legs and lined myself up. I was too horny myself to second guess it anymore. 

Averies eyes watered and let out a silent scream as I entered her. Fuck she was tight, even with her pussy drenched in orgasm, I could still feel her inner walls constrict around my shaft.

“Oh fuck, oh fuck… please wait, give me a second.” Averie’s body was tense and rigid but I slowly felt and watched her relax, finally she sank into the bed and nodded. I got myself into a better position and started to thrust into her. 

It didn’t take long before Aveire was screaming all words of profanity as she took my full cock. She begged and pleaded for more and I was more than happy to give it to her. I fucked her for a while, she came hard on my cock and I fucked her through it. Her body was almost lifeless for a moment as the pleasure took hold of her. All too soon it was my turn. 

“Averie I’m going to cum…”

“Oh fuck, do inside me, just don’t stop, I don’t care, fuck please just don’t stoppppppo….” She cried off as she came again. I couldn’t hold back any more and I slammed into her petite body as I came hard. My cock pulsating like a pump as I emptied myself inside her.

I panted hard as she then threw her arms around me and pulled me into her, she kissed me hard as she held me against her body. My hips slowly moving as my cock slide gently in and out of her.  My hips slowed as our kissed did as well. 

“Wow…” she breathed as I pulled away. Still hovering over her. “Is that how sex should really feel like? Fuck that was good….”

“Yeah it should always be like or better.” I smirk.

“Better? God dunno if I could handle more” she giggle lightly. I slowly moved back as my cock slide from her. She sighed deeply and almost winced.

“Sorry” I smiled at her.

“Just wasn’t ready for that to be over” she frowned.

“Neither was I but I really didn’t want Nico to catch me with my dick in his sister.” 

She laughed lightly as she slapped me. For that reason I jumped off the bed and got dressed. Averie did her best to do the same but once dressed it was clear she had just been fucked. Her face was flushed, her clothes not sitting right and her normally straight hair was a lot wavier now.

I sat down on the bed next to her. She scooted and sat next to me, leaning her head on my shoulder. 

“Do you really have to move?” She asked quietly.

“Yeah I think so… it sucks…” my own smile fading. We spoke for a little while longer. The more we talked the more I felt bad for her. There did seem something different in her attitude now though. We eventually said goodbye and I said I would keep in touch. I hoped I would get back one weekend to visit. 

Chapter 5

Moving day officially arrived. I had spent the last couple go days packing my life away. Anything that remotely reminded me of Megan or even Ryan was left. I thought about having a little ritual in the garden and burning it all but I just decided to leave it all in my room. 

The day before we had loaded up a massive moving truck, everything we owned in the back of it. In fairness my parents seemed to be leaving a lot behind. Apparently we were moving into a newly built house that was coming pretty much fully furnished. I was quietly excited to see this new home. At the same time I was sad I was leaving. I had spoken to Averie a few more times, Nico had found out and was on the hunt for Ryan, who had gone missing. She also told me that Megan was posting pictures with another guy on social media, I can’t deny that one stung. A few people had actually messaged me about the break up, most of them in support of me. I wanted to reach out to Danielle a few times but decided against it. It was best leaving last weekend to what it was. 

I had spent the last night in my old bed, waking up early getting showered and dressed. Ready for the next chapter of my life.

“Shane?” My dads voice called “Ready to go?”

“Yeah… just… yeah coming” I gave my room one last once over and closed the door. 

“You ok honey?” Mom asked when I joined them.

“Yeah I’m fine.” I smiled at her.

“Are you sure? I know this must be hard!” 

“Honestly I’m actually fine mom, I’ve kind of made my peace with it.” I said with a shrug.

“Aww honey, come here” mom pulled me in for a hug and I hugged her back. Breaking the hug we all headed for the car, closing the place I’ve called home all my life. Mom told me to sit in the front and ride shotgun with dad.

“Ok buckle in, this is going to be one long drive… “ he put an address into the satnav.

“Jesus dad… ten hours?” I laughed nervously.

“That’s just to the hotel, it’s another five hours tomorrow.” He said a little deflated.

“There’s no way I will be able to come back visit. I’d be back for an hour then have to leave.” I said it light heartedly to hide my actual annoyance. There’s no way I’d drive that long to come back. Can’t believe they actually thought I could. 

It didn’t really matter now to be honest, I glanced once at the house as we left, never looking back.

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The drive was loooong. I actually got a shot at driving for an hour or so. Was very cool driving my dads Range Rover, I felt like I was a king. 

In reality it took us close to about twelve hours in total to get to the hotel. We stopped a couple of times to stretch the legs and get the toilet. We shared a large pizza at the hotel restaurant and got an early night. My dad even shared a beer with me which was nice. 

We hit the road early the next day. Dad does most of the driving but he gives me a shot About an hour out.

“You have the last leg son” he says proudly as we set off for our new home.

I follow the directions and finally we arrive. I could actually see the beach just down the road from where I turned into the street out new house was on. I actually drove through a large gated area. There was houses on either side of the street and I couldn’t get over how big they were. Like massive.

“You have arrived at your destination” the satnav sounded. Sure enough I saw the big moving truck parked outside.

“This… this is our new house?” I asked dumbfounded.

“Sure is buddy, what do you think?” Dad said with a large smile.

“Dad… this place is huge, this surely can’t all be for us?” I asked stopping outside.

“This is it Shane, this is all ours.” He said as he seemed to be looking out for something. “Ah perfect!” 

“Oh I’m glad it came in time” my mum whispered loudly.

A little confused what’s going on, “um where should I park?”

“Just park behind my new car in the drive.” Dad said quite simply but his smile not fading.

“New house and new car, Damn this was a big bonus move” I chuckle as I pull up behind the brand spanking new Range Rover in the drive.

“Well I need a car to get to the office and get around don’t I?” Dad said.

“Yeah…. But you have this one?”

“Not anymore I don’t…”

“Oh, suppose would make sense you sold it…” I said, it should have been obvious.

“No honey.. we didn’t sell it” mom added from the back.

“No Shane, this car now belongs to you!” Dad beamed.

“What?” I asked my jaw dropping down, I must be dreaming. I must actually be sat in the back sleeping.

“That’s right honey, we felt bad about the move so we decided that you deserved a car.” Mom said leaning forward, her arms wrapping round me.

“But… but… this isn’t a first car… like this is too much.. are you joking?” It couldn’t be real.

“Shane” dad said in a comforting voice. “We’ve up ended your life. It’s the least we can do. I mean if you want I can sell it and you can go back to walking?” He said with a grin.

“No no… it’s just… thank you” I managed to compose myself. Only just. My parent got out of the car but I remained. Gripping the wheel of my car, my new car. I screamed inside like a school girl. My parent gave me this cause they felt bad, I was going to embrace this move even more now.

I managed to pull myself for the car and found my parents in the new hallway our house talking to the moving guys. 

“Go pick a room” mom quietly whispered to me and ushered me away. I smiled and nodded and almost bolted up the stairs. 

The house had four bedrooms, two had their own private bathrooms. One was clearly the room that mom and dad would have, it was the biggest after all. It was an easy decision to take the other one with the private bathrooms. I lay down on the large bed and admired my new surroundings. 

“Damn this feels twice as big as my old room” I muttered to myself. “Think I could actually get used to this.” I now had my own car, had my own bathroom, a massive room, was walking distance from a golden beach. Maybe this change to my life wasn’t that bad after all.