The next morning I woke up to the sound of my mothers voice. She came back earlier than she was supposed to. I jumped out of my bed and ran downstairs. 
" Hey mommy, I missed you," I gave her a bear hug. She hugged me back.
"I missed you too, sweet pea. How was it here without me?" I just gave her a look she knows too well.
" What did Josh do this time?" I laughed I sound just like my mother when I asked Mac that Question.
" Josh didn't do anything but surprise me. Josh and I are like twins!" I said just happy that Josh doesn't seem annoying anymore. 
" I told you that you guys have alot in common, but what do I know I'm just a mom," She said smiling. We all laughed. I hung out with my mom all day It felt really good to have her back. She keeps telling me she has a surprise. I wonder what It could be. When she tells me she looks worried.I hope this surprise I's the good kind. It's 10:30, time for me to go to bed I have school tomorrow.
       My alarm clock goes off beep, beep! I toss and turn trying to find my off button. As i pressed the off button I fell off my bed.
"Ouch!" Well that definitely  got me up. I and met Josh and Drake at the purple stop sign at the end of our street. The stop sign was purple because I had to paint it on a dare. We rode Our bikes to school.This is a routine that I got used to after I decided to go green. After we secured our bikes to a pole we ran to our classes.

 First period always sucked. The subject was history. Don't get me wrong I love to learn about history, but we only learn american history. I'm pretty sure America is not the only place that has a past. We go over the same thing like a million times. So instead of listening I doodle all over my notebook until the bell rings. Next I have an hour to myself ,I can do anything . So I go to the library and do some of my homework. The bell rings and I'm off to lunch. I walked to the table where my brother and neighbor were seated.
"Hey guys, how was math?" They were so lucky math was the best subject here. Mr. Matt was an awesome teacher. Mr. Matt let us give him pet names. I call him Mattster, but most people call him M-man.
" The M-man played the guitar for us because Josh got a Collage answer correct."
" Wow Josh, you are smart!" I said joking around. We all just laughed. Today we were served nuggets. At least it wasn't mystery meat. We ate in silence, soon school was over. We rode our bikes home.
"Guys, wait for me. Slow down," I shouted out of breath, why did we always have to race home?
"Never,"Josh and Drake said at the same time. So I just petaled faster and faster until I could ride the bike without pedaling. I zoomed right past them. The wind felt great on my face. Now they were saying wait for me so I just laughed. I kept moving forward and I reached the driveway so I was the winner. 
I waited at my front door to call them LOSERS. They said that I just got lucked up. Boys don't like losing especially to a girl. We all went inside and ate some apples. My mom walked out of the living room with grey powder on her face.
"Hey guys, how was school?" Instead of answering her question I asked her one.
" why do you have dust on your face, mom?" She was whispering her answer.
"I can't hear you," I said sounding like I was her mother, but I usually did.
" I tried to fix the sink because the plumber bailed on me," I was even more confused.
"Ma, the sink wasn't -
"Broken, I know thats what the plumber said, but it wouldn't turn on." Josh just laughed and Drake was smirking. I guessed Drake didn't want to laugh at my mom. Or at least not in front of her.
" Skip bought a new sink when you were away," I walked to the sink and switched the right knob. My mom just laughed at herself and went upstairs. 
"That was the highlight of my day," Drake said and then he started laughing.
"Josh, Drake are you going to help me with my math?" It's not my best subject I'll admit, but I'm awesome in English. I heard a no and a sure. It was obvious that Josh was the one who said no.So Josh watched tv while Drake helped me in math. Wow Drake is a nerd! I mean he is so super smart. I was done with my math in no time thanks to Drake. Now on to science. We all did the rest of the work together. Josh and I just kept asking Drake" What did you get for number four?" and so on.
"What did you get for numb-
"You guys aren't going to learn by getting all the answers from me-
"I thought we were buds," Josh said with a confused look on his face. He was feigning hurt.
"We are buds, that is why your not getting any answers from me-
"Thats not fair," Josh said with the puppy pout. Just then our mom walked in.
"Life isn't fair, sweetie,"my mom said in an cheerful tone. At  that point we all looked confused. I turned to my mom. Her face is clean  and she put on my makeup. I guess thats no surprise.The make up she can borrow, but my clothes never. It's a good thing that she can't fit extra small. I start laughing to myself. Everyone looks at me like I'm weird.
  I look at the clock and then run upstairs. "Where are you going?" said Josh and Drake.
"MY ROOM!" I said while running up the stairs. I heard their feet swiftly moving behind me. I didn't look back I just headed toward my room. I half slid to my bed and turned on the TV.
" Is One on One coming on?" Josh asked
"No, Dirty Dancing!" I could feel the huge smile on my face. Dirty Dancing and many other movies from the eighties like... Pretty in Pink or Dream A Little Dream, Inspired me to become an actress. How do I know these 80's movies you ask? Of course I wasn't born in the eighties, My big cousin Tiffany introduced me to all kinds of classic entertainment. She basically showed me what I want to do with my life.
" Say you'll be my baby, My one and only baby-
The movie is starting.
"How many times have you seen this movie Abbs?" Josh says
"How many times have you cheated on a math test?"
" touché"
Drake laughs quietly in the background.
"The movie has started witch means no talking" Josh raises his hand.
"That includes whispering too, Josh"
        Josh was murmuring something about ' chick flicks make him sick'. I just told him in a nice manner 'SHUT UP'. Okay so I didn't say that nicely, but Dirty Dancing is like the best movie. This movie was totally not a ' chick flick' as Josh put it. It's all about Patrick Swayze , and dancing. Its like the movie grease but better! Im pretty sure Josh's mind set is going to change after this movie.
"Its not a 'chick flick' its an classic, I never steer people wrong"
By the look of his face I knew what he was thinking. One time you lead somewhere thats deserted and no one forgets. No one is ever gonna let that one go. Every time a song came on I sang along. I guess I seen this movie a lot because I knew every line,song and dance move. Yeah dancing not my best skill, but I love to do it! Every time I dance all eyes are on me. Just the way I like it.
I look back and forth between Josh and the movie. His reactions were pretty funny. When Baby was learning how to dance we all laughed. She was wearing white skip-pies. Witch reminded me I need to get a pair so I can imitate Baby. I've had the time of my life and I owe it all to you. I love this song It ties the whole story up. Most of the movies from the eighties did that. Like footloose had a song at the end that basically explained the whole movie.
" I have to go, but I'll see you tomorrow right," Drake walks out humming Now I've had the time of my life. Looks like he enjoyed the movie. I turn to josh knowing that he would give me his opinion about the movie.
"Okay, okay this was a good chick flick movie," he said smiling then he started to hum a song from the movie.
" Admit it, you loved to movie!"
"I do not love the movie I strongly like it, so hah!"
I opened my mouth to start an argument, but then I closed it. An argument with Josh can go on forever and I'm tired. So I just nod my head. I just lay down in my bed and stare at the ceiling. My ceiling has only one poster on it. That is Michael Jackson! I love that man so much. We have so much in common. I actually have a list of our similarities. Here I'll show it to you.

Jackson Abbie Klien
. sings . sings
.both look good in shinny socks
. LOVE THE EARTH
. 'Colorblind'
*we were made for each other ! :D

I know that MJ is dead. I don't think that'll change anything. As many other people say he lives on.There was a creaking sound that interrupted my thoughts. It was my mom.
" Sweetie are you up?"
"Yuppers," I've been trying to get that word popular for quite some time.
"Remember when I said I have a surprise for you," I just nod my head. I can see her gulp. Here it comes.
" I got a job offer," she said slowly.
" Wow mom thats great-
"Yea, I don't know how you're gonna take this," she paused for a long time. Whatever it is it couldn't be that bad. Could it?


I watched my mom as she paced back and forth.
" Ma, just spit it out!"
"Yea, your right I'm just gonna come out with it,loca-cal-us-mov" She said that like motor mouth.Motor mouth is a kid on our block. She talks a mile a minute.
"Ma, could you say that again," I saw her take a deep breathe. Looks like she was gonna slur her words.
" Slowly and use pronunciation this time," I said with a smile. Hoping she wouldn't feel so nervous.
"Well, I have a job offer. The location might bother you. Its out in california-
"Did you accept the offer?"
"No, I just needed your input."
"Okay mom lets start packing," she gave me the biggest bear hug ever.
"Thank you sweetie-
"Did you ask-
"Skip and Josh yeah I did it's fine with them."
As my mom left the room she told me to start packing. I got my leopard
printed suitcase. Then i started taking out my clothes. It took me about three hours to pack up my clothes. I'm beat so I just take my Michael Jackson poster down and put it in my special box. I look around my room and I realize I need more boxes. I'm way to tiered to ask mom for one. Like they say rome wasn't built in a day.
I wake up to the smell of bacon! I love having my mom back at home. I've been eating cereal for weeks. That dry tasteless food made me rush down the stairs.
"Hey honey, good night sleep?" My Mom asked.
"Yea, I am so pumped.I can't wait till we move!" I do a little dance in my seat. Just thinking about LA makes my heart skip a beat. I love LA like I love Michael Jackson, unconditionally.
Today we had Belgium waffles. They were de-lish-ous.My mouth starts watering just thinking about my moms cooking. We also had eggs sunny side up. I still had to go to school today.I didn't understand why though. My mom said it would be nice to say bye to my friends. Hah, friends yea right I don't have any there. My friends either moved last year or just don't talk to me. I don't stress to get their attention though.
School wasn't as bad as I though it would be. I kept a huge sappy smile on my face. Even when I got detention! I know what would I be doing in detention. I'm an Ideal student, every teachers pet. Lucy the kid in my math class didn't like the fact that I'm moving to LA. So she put ketchup in her hair and blamed me. I don't really care that she did that though, nothing and I mean nothing can ruin my day. As I ride my bike home I'm singing 'I'm walking on sunshine-the Aly & Aj version.
When I walked into my house my mom was sitting on the stair case. I notice she had a phone in her hand.I hope there is nothing wrong here. Maybe I'm just freaking out.Ya know jumping to conclusions, thats probably it. I hope. My mother and I just stare at each other for a while. It looked like she wasn't going to say anything.
"So mom what's wrong?" I said my voice shaking. To my surprise she just started laughing. At least there was nothing bad going on."Whats so funny?" I asked and then I took one more step. Suddenly I was soaking wet. I forgot Its prankster day. Prankster day is when adults get to pull pranks on what they call ' The Youngsters'. All I could do was laugh. Then skip comes out saying you've just been pranked, we gotcha. Just when Skip started laughing I fled the scene. His laughter sounded like a constipated donkey. Witch gives me a headache.
When I reached my room I closed my door. I could still hear Skips annoying laughter.Okay I agree it was funny but not that funny.Just then my door swings open. I'm searching for my face towel.
" They got to you too,huh?"
I swing around to see Josh standing there drenched.He looked like a drowned cat. I laugh at him and hand him my face towel. I now understand why the laughing went on longer.
"This is isn't funny abbi...Wait,I told Drake to come over do you think?" Josh said in a rush, but I caught it all.
"There's only 1 way to find out."
With that said we go downstairs. We see skip re-setting up the bucket. Josh and I decided it is really hot outside ,and Drake getting soaked would definitely cool him down. There are three quick raps on the door.No one went to answer the door so Drake comes in."Hello?" he says. Then his eyes see the water on the floor.I could tell by his face he knew it was a trap. He walks right into it any way.
"Why would he?" I said in a whisper then I went upstairs. I heard no laughter this time. What getting your own kids is funny, but when you get the neighbor?
I ran downstairs.It looked like he was playing my parents.Drake was fake coughing and sneezing?How do I know he's faking you ask? He winked at me then mouthed play along. So I go to him and say" What's wrong?"
He responds"I j-j-just f-f-found out that it is, Pranksters day."
I guess Josh was in on it too."Ma" Josh said "I think he has a cold."
My mom had real concern on her face.
"I'm so sorry Drake. Heres that towel." wow we are getting her good.Just when Drake was about to milk it, Josh started chanting 'we Gotcha!' I joined in then so did Drake.My mom was saying something but I couldn't hear her because of the chanting.The chanting got louder and louder, until some neighbors said shut up. This is going to be the fun memory of living in this house.
Since tomorrow was school and I wouldn't be attending I hung out with Drake all night. We made some stupid videos on my laptop. Then Drake helped me pack up all of the stuff in the room.Before we said our last goodbyes to each other, we exchanged our contact info.Josh gave Drake a webcam so that we could see each other often.
In the morning my family and I were headed of to LA. As we boarded the plane I took out my Ipod.This was a long flight and for some reason I only had 1 song on my Ipod.That song was Glitter puke.I know it sound weird but its a really good song.Plus its the only song I could listen to. S o I played that song till we reached LA. Witch the flight seemed like forever.
When I arrived at LAX. I couldn't believe it. The land of film and entertainment.I could kiss the floor right about now. A shrieking scream came out of no where. The sound made me jump a little. A girl that looked about my age was running toward me.It was Mac.I dropped my stuff and Mac and I meet each other Half way.
"Welcome to LA miss thang!" I could tell that Mac was supper excited." Ooh looks like you've already picked up the bubble eye trend."
"what?" Mac took my glasses and gave me square ones instead.
"Bubbles are a huge don't pool lenses are in!" Thank god for Mac and her fashion expertise. She told me all about the do's and don't of La. Man could matt talk! She talked all the way to her house. It felt like hours.
"And that was when I said like-
"Honey" Her mom cut her off thank the lord."Stop talking so much let your friend get settled in"
Settled in? I'm going to be living with Mac! Could this day be any better?
Mac took my bags and lead me to a bridge. Two houses connected. LA seems pretty cool. I don't mean the weather.I 't feels like some one set me on fire. Mac gives me a key. It looked like one of those old keys from A fairy tale.I open my door. Not sure what to expect I mean hello, I'm no longer in the busy Jungle. Or as some people called it the city of lights I am in LA. I can't really say what it's called because every one I know just calls it by the name.
When I open the door I see a huge room. There was nothing there just white paint on the wall. I guess this is how every house looks before you decorate it.I stayed in Macs room until my parents had the house painted. Every night was like a sleep over.
By the weekend the house was all fixed up. I moved into my room. I'm really glad I did. I loved sleeping at Macs place, but its nice to be in your own home ya know. I can't sleep in my...Awesome new room. I decide to write in my diary.
Dear Diary,
It's me! A lot has changed since the last time I wrote in you. Like I'm in LA. The biggest dream come true. It's really hard to sleep here. There are like no sounds. I know I sound crazy but I'm used to the Night Noise. Actually the night noise helped me go to sleep. I almost forgot I have to go to a new school. Justin says I'll be alright if I stick with her. Now that I'm in LA I will have more adventures. I just know it :). You'll be hearing more from me. It's almost midnight and I start school tomorrow.
Sweet Dreams.


Day Of New Starts

I wake up today, without an alarm clock. Well how you ask? It was like super hot today. Even more than yesterday. Now I know why people here wear mostly shorts and tanks. I look at the clock it's 4:30 in the morning. I jumped back into bed. Then my I hear some one at my door.
"It's Mac are you up?"
"Yes, come in." She tiptoed in. Then WHAM, she slammed the door!" Way to go Mac people are still sleeping"
"Every one should be up by now. I'm doing you an favor."
"Ha ha you're so funny. What did you want?"
"I'm here to help you pick out clothes. It's very important, you're the new kid you'll be judged. I want to make sure you get a ten. All across the board."
" They judge by style? You know I'm a tom boy!" Ugh LA is not really a difference from Ny except the climate.
"I'll make you sporty! Yea you'll look good in blue."
" Okay, if you say so." Mac and I played dress up for about 2 whole hours. I love Mac, but I hate being used as a barbie doll. This time she even did my hair. I actually looked good. I still don't like the color blue. When she is done getting me dressed she takes me to her room.
"Abbie, do you want cereal?"
"Umm, I don't care." I wasn't really hungry. What will this new school be like. The students, would they dislike me? It's first day of school. Well for me anyway. Is Josh going to my school? So many questions and make already answered most of them. Mac handed me pancakes. Pancakes?
" Where's the cereal?"
"IF you ate cereal, I'd have to eat cereal too. PLus It's your first day of school. You should be having like a buffi !" Mac always goes overboard! I still love her though." Lets get you a backpack. You can choose from my selection."
She towed me to one of her closets. I opened the door. She had like a million book bags. They're all color coded. Now that's something she picked up from me! I go to the baby blue section. She hands me a two strap bag.
" Um, Mac those went out of style like last month!"
" Oh, I know.I'm making them be in." I was confused. She told me how almost everyone tried to copy her. It gets annoying so this year she's gonna trip them up. Mac is always one step ahead!
GIRlS!!! Our moms called us down. We were both ready. My mom said we look like runway models. I said thanks! I followed MAc out side. Whoa, we're not even famous and were going to school in that? I love my mom for relocating!
Fearless Gout? Thats the name of my new school. This school looks just like my old one. I guess you've been to one school you've been to them all. I hop out of the car first. I look around, Everyone is dressed like they're going to a movie premiere. I rush to the main entrance. I kept my eyes down.Mac is right beside me.
"Listen everyone here is nice once they get to know you."
Once they get to know me? Shouldn't that statement be the other way around. What if they don't like 'me'? I hate to be that new kid, or maybe I love it all eyes are on me. I bump into something soft but hard. I guess I can't really explain it. I look up to see big green eyes. I love green eyes!
"Hi you're the new kid right?"
"Yea, I just got here from NY," I stare straight into his eyes. He stared back I started to feel an tap on my shoulder.
"Abbi, let me show you to your locker." Mac hauled me away from. I just realized I didn't know his name. I didn't look back, we kept moving forward.
We stopped at locker 2841. I got top locker, yes. Last year I had to try to bend under people, just to get a pencil! Plus I am like super tall.
"Well this is my old locker. I gave it up just for you, But don't worry I am just one locker down."
"Okay, so who was mr. green?"
"That is Brad, and no he is not related to Brad Pitt."
"His eyes were just so...green. It's official I love him."
"Yea, you and every other girl in this school." Okay, I kinda guessed that. This is just like that movie cinderella story. I just don't know which character I am. The bell rings and Mac drags me to class. Of course we're late but at least we're fashionable.
"Take you're seats Mac and...I don't believe we've met."
"I'm New here."
"What's you're name?"
"Abbi," I say smiling. This teacher reminded me of the math teacher. This might be mr.cool.
"Abbi as in Abigail."
"No my name is Abbi, people call me Abbs for short."
"Oh, well thats different take a seat by. Who wants Abbi to sit by them?" I turn to the class avoiding eye contact. Only like 5 hands went up. That's more than I would've guessed. One hand was a shocker! Brad wanted me to sit beside him. I took my seat by him.
"Abbi that is your permanent seat, for every class." Yes I just about jumped with satisfaction. I Abbi Klien is sitting next to Brad. Dreamy Brad. I turn to Brad to say Hi. Brad just gives me a piece of paper. The paper read

Brad Chenny- 231-654-890, cell phone. Thanks for sitting next to me :P
I wrote back: Abbie Klien- celly- 221-751-7097. You're very welcome xD

After I exchanged numbers with Brad, I tried to pay attention to the teacher. Looks like this class is English. Great I learned all of this stuff already. So I wont have any problems. School just got a whole lot easier. California is way behind than New York. I know I just got in class but when is lunch time?
I stare at the huge clock to my right. Only four more minutes. Ring Ring, Yes that was the bell. Mac waited at the side for me.
"Mac, I'm hungry. When is lunch?"
"Uhm, the next period." We headed straight to the caffe. I took a seat at the Mac Table. No seriously her name was labled with a special peal on both sides of the table.
" You like," Mac reffered to the table behind her.
"Yea, sure." I took a seat next to her. Everyones eyes were on me. The new girl. They looked at me as if I was wearing my underwear outside of my clothes. I look down at myself just to check. No I'm good. I turn to Mac and Ignored every stare in the room.
"So..?" Mac winked and nugged me with her arm.
"So what?" Mac started talking about How Brad never really talked to the girls here. New or not. So this meant that I was special I guess.
" Do you like him?" Mac asked that question eventually. Of course my answer is no. I mean come on I just met the guy. One thing I'll give her he is cute. Mac just nodded her head in agreement. Then came the food.
The food here wasn't like any other. They had Mccdonalds and Pizza hut! I know Josh has got to be loving this right now. I picked pizza since I havent had that in a while. Mac looked at me like I was crazy and under her breath she called me a cavewoman. I didn't call her out on that one because I knew she was right. I really didn't care though.
"What will the others think? Abbie your supposed to eat propper here."
I starred up at her. Is that a joke? First of all we're eating junk food. I don't really tink theres a propper way to eat junk. Secoundly I really don't care what people think cause they don't do it often.
"Mac I don't care what others think! It's just not the way I was raised."
"Me either Abbs, but the people here can change that. You'll see."
I nod my head, not in a response almost like a I'm not listning. I'm sure you guys know that, and maybe even some of you used it on your parents. Don't worry I won't tell.
"ALL GIRLS TO THE GYM. I REPEAT ALL GIRLS TO THE GYM"
Okay now it's time for gym. You probably didn't know this,but gym is not my best subject. Mac pulls me out of mu chair and just about dragged me to the Gym.
"You'll really love the Gym. I mean you like to stay fit, right?"
"Mac, when you left I had no buddy to work out with. So I did like little to no excersize ."
She dragged me into the gym. there was basket balls everywhere. I just tagged along behind Mac. This is why she gave me a sporty look. I don't like sports. Unless I'm watching them from a far. The coach made us line up. Then one by one we had to try to make a basket or hoop, if you will. I missed everyshot and the girls were laughing. Eventually the couch told me to sit in the bleachers. That instant there was nothing but laughter

I looked away from everyone, embarrassed.

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