Apartment 4D

"Sweetie, don't forget to go buy some food okay? Last thing we want is to hear you are forgetting to eat you know..." "I know mom, I won't. I have to eat to live, it won't be like highschool" I hugged my mom again while standing inside of my new apartment. She worries too much, I don't blame her though. I would forget to eat if it didn't keep me ya know....living. I would forget my head if it wasn't attached to me honestly. "Just let me go pick some things up for you?" she made the puppy eyes at me. "Mom I will go after I unpack I promise, you need to get back on the road okay?" I chuckled at her "Fine, fine, I will go your sister has work tomorrow so we have to get her back anyway" my mom said waving me off " Let me know when you get home?" I smiled at her from my new kitchen "Of Course honey!" she replied kindly As she closed the door behind her I stared at my new apartment in its full unpacked, messy glory. I looked at the time on my phone and saw it was only 1 p.m. I had exactly 2 hours before the moving truck got here with the rest of my stuff. I didn't want to just start unpacking so I made the executive decision to start with my clothes because I really only brought my clothes, shoes, and breakables with me in the cars. I could hear people talking outside my door, I ignored it as I grabbed a box of clothes and walked into my bedroom. I set my phone down on the floor with some music playing before I dug into the box. As I hummed and folded the time moved quickly, I was enjoying my silence. After living with 3 other roommates for what seemed like a lifetime it was nice to finally have my own space. 3 p.m. rolled around and I heard a knock at my door, pausing my music I went to look through my peep hole. After recognizing the logo of the moving company on the hat one of the three men were wearing I opened the door. "Are you Erica?" one of the men asked with a smile "Yes I am, do you guys need me to come down and help at all?" I asked, mostly because I wanted to make sure they didn't leave anything. "Nope, it should take about 30 minutes for us to bring it all in, does that work?" Another guy said handing me a clipboard to sign. "Sounds perfect" I beamed back while signing where I needed too. They werent lying when they said 30 minutes, I think they were gone in 29 actually. But who is counting I thought as I slumped down onto my couch. I felt a wave of peace roll over me and the smell of pizza. Shit! I need to go shopping! I hopped back off my couch and slipped on my shoes and went out my door. As soon as I closed from locking it I bumped into a hard wall dropping my keys. "s**t" I mumbled, and bent down to retrieve the keys "Are you alright?" I heard a sweet voice say. I looked up and saw a gorgeous red head, and tall blonde man whom I am assuming I ran into. She held a pizza, with the sweetest smile on her face. "Oh! I'm alright, butter fingers" I said while wiggling my fingers on my free hand "I'm Aly and this is my boyfriend Ethan" she motioned to the guy I just ran into. "I'm Erica! Nice to meet you both, I assume you live here" I chuckled slightly at the little joke I made to myself because I really am hilarious. "Yeah, we live down the hall in 4F" Ethan replied with a smile. "Technically I do, he does like 4 nights a week" Aly laughed nudging him with her elbow slightly. They were absolutely adorable and I loved the way he looked at her. " We assume you are the new neighbor we have been hearing about?" He smiled and wrapped his arm around Alys waist. " You assume correct" I chuckled "I am just on my way to go get some food for my fridge, you wouldn't happen to know where any supermarkets are close by would you?" " Yes! There is a*****e down a couple of blocks after you turn right out of our building" Aly responded kindly "Thank you! I will see you guys around?" I questioned mostly because Aly was so sweet and I need to make new friends. "Actually we are having a get together tonight! Do you want to come? No pressure, I know moving can be stressful." Aly stated "Um. I will think about it forsure, I have a bunch of unpacking to do and I have an article to write for work on monday" I smiled "Well I will slip my number under your door and we can hangout soon!" Aly beamed excited to have made a new friend too " That sounds awesome" I replied as a walked toward our elevator. "Bye" they waved in unison and I returned one with a smile as the elevator doors closed. ~After returning with enough food to feed an army~ I set the last bag on the counter and huffed at all the the groceries I just lugged from my car to my apartment. I could see on my stove that it was almost 6 p.m. and I needed to eat some food or I would just starve myself unintentionally. After deciding on some chicken tenders and green beans I put the rest of my groceries away. I could hear music a couple of doors down from Aly and Ethans party, and I got curious. But, not curious enough to leave my chicken tenders uneaten. I decided to type her number into my phone and text her that I would not be coming tonight. "boo you w***e" she responded with a frowning face. I could already tell she and I would be great friends. After I finished eating I decided to set up all my electronics and desk area so I could get some work done tomorrow. A waved of Tiredness brushed over me and the smell of wood and mint filled my nose from outside my door. As I went to change my clothes for the night the smell faded and I missed it immediately. It was such a soothing smell, and I wanted more of it. But, I was so tired after the days activities I laid on my unmade bed and drifted off. A smile went across my face as I remembered that I am finally on my own, and living my life. Tomorrow, I would get some work done and unpack some more. Maybe Aly would want to come help? I thought as a fell asleep