In One Year

First Day

Stepping into the house the place was massive. All I could do was stare. Directly in front was a high ceiling of windows and a picturesque view of the lake. It was beautiful. As I looked around the furniture was nice but not flashy and turning to my right was the biggest kitchen I had ever seen. Maybe I can skip the lake and bake all day?

“Wow, this is so amazing, I could live in your kitchen.” I was practically drooling, get it together. “Your house really is lovely.”

“Aw thanks sweetie and I know I fell in love with this kitchen too, do you cook? I could always use some help Jaiden is no good in the kitchen.”

“Jaiden is no good at what?” Turning I see him entering the room. “Ah, there you are I was wondering where you where hiding. Come say hello.”

Pulling him closer he looked kind of annoyed at me. I wonder what I did wrong. He had dark blond almost black hair and the greenest eyes, I could learn to swim in. Wait what am I thinking???

He was taller by a lot I would say almost 6’4. He dwarfed me. Taking in his style he was in a dark washed ripped jean and a white t-shirt. The man looked good enough to eat. I really need to stop this train of thought.

I cannot deny the attraction was there, but he did not look happy to see us. “Hi, I’m Ivy, its nice to meet you.”

He just sighed, “hey”.

Hey?? That is, it? well okay then. Moving aside to let my dad step forward “Hello I’m John, I don’t know if you remember me, but I can’t wait to get to know you.” Sticking out his hand. I almost expected Jaiden not to shake it and give him the same welcome he just game me but nope.

“Nice to meet you to sir, I hope we get to know each other too.” He said meeting my dad’s hand, well then.

Hey, Christine is there anywhere I can put this?” Holding up my bag, “and possible take a quick nap. The ride was a bit rough; I am only really used to 5min rides to school.”

“Of course, sweety, Jaiden why don’t you show her to her room? I’ll show john his.” Jaiden looked board at this, he really could not care less. “You just come and find me after your rest, and we will find a good swimsuit for you. Lunch is in about an hour, go on.” She gently pushed me to the stairs towards Jaiden.

Shouldering my bag, I trudge up behind him. It was not necessarily heavy; I was tired, and the house was so big you could lose a pound walking up the stairs. Stopping at the landing Jaiden saw me lagging with a huff he gabbed my duffle from my hands and without a word kept walking. I really do not know how I could have ignored him this quick. Sighing, I hurry to catch up.

“So how old are you?” I try and make polite conversation.

“16.”

“I am turning 15 in October. When is your birthday?”

“February.”

“I see. Well thank you for inviting my dad in I to your lake house.” I try again.

“It was my mom’s idea.” I do not even bother.

Stopping in the doorway of a gorgeously spacious room I look around the white furniture and the views. Throwing my bag onto the bed he turns to me and just stares. “This is really nice and thanks for your help.”

With a look I could not decern he gives me a curt nod and strolls out of the room closing the door behind him. Shrugging it off I start poking around the room. A desk and armchair near the window, on one side of the room two doors. Making my way to the first one I find a nice size walk in closet. The second door must be a bathroom then. Trying the door, I could not be more wrong and right. I love this bathroom. The tub is big enough for three people. And there was a massive shower. Looking at the vanity it has a built-in station for makeup. Handy if I ever wear any. Taking one last look around I run and taking a flying jump on to the bed.

Lying down felt like pure bliss. Kicking my shoes off and my bag off the bed, I quickly curl up in the fluffy top cover and promptly fall asleep.

Jaiden

I cannot believe it; I could not sound more like a jerk. But she seems so fragile, breakable. I am an i***t, ‘hey’??? No nice to meet you or anything. I was not expecting her to be so pretty. I mean yeah, I stalked her social media page on moms’ phone, but I could have sworn she used photoshop, I mean every teenager seems to use it these days. I was mostly in a state of shock seeing that she looked the same as her photo’s. Now I am going to have to find a way to apologize. Good going Jay, smooth.

Making my way to my room I pull out my phone to see a text from Brandon,

-yo man, you at the lake house???-

-Yeah, what up-

-Want to boat over tonight, im throwin a party. Gonna have some babes there-

-IDK moms bf is here and his kid, I’ll see if I can get out of group bonding tonight-

-Sweet I’ll let the rest of the team know, she cute? -

-What? -

-The girl, she hot? You can bring her too-

-…. I’ll see if she wants to go but you are keeping your distance from her, she looks 13. You would probably scare her. Wait, what happened to Shannon???-

-Boo, you ruin my fun, txt me if you in-

Shaking my head, I put my phone in my pocket. Laying down, I just need a couple of minutes to rest my eyes.