It'd been a few years since she was last with someone, romantically and physically. She didn't mind much because she had her friends, her family, and her school work to keep her busy. All her close friends, girls and guys, were currently involved with someone, and let's just say, didn't seem to be breaking up with them anytime soon. Although most of her days were so hectic she couldn't carry one thought without forgetting it, her nights were long and lonely, and deep inside she wished for someone to be with her when she went to sleep. Holding her close and whispering sweet nothings in her ear. It wasn't that she was unattractive, or that her personality sucked, it was the fact that she was so picky, and so afraid of being hurt yet again, by another egotistical jerk whose only purpose was getting down her pants.
She knew all types; the sensitive ones, who were more feminine than herself. The bad boys, who despite their appearance, can only put on the tough guy act for so long. The jocks, who didn't care what was inside, just as long as they got inside. And the players, who tricked you into thinking that they truly were nice guys, until you got to know them. She'd had so many horrible break-ups, and she'd given her heart away a countless number of times, hoping that every time would be different. But it never was, and in the end she found herself in the same place; lying in her bed for days on end eating tubs of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream, sinking deeper and deeper into depression. Then of course, her best friend would come over, drag her out of bed and insist they go shopping. Isabella was her best friend; they'd known each other since before the world turned, and she was the only one that could ever get Hailey smiling again.
Hailey lived in a nice, small, quiet city, and honestly, she hated it. She loved commotion, noise, and meeting different people. And that just wasn't here for her. She didn't live in a bad neighborhood, and she got along with everybody she came in contact with, which sadly, was nobody new. She was a nice, sweet, charming girl. Standing at 5'3, with magnificently long brown hair and hazel eyes. She had a 32C, with a pretty nice derriere for her size. She was cute, and turned a few heads, but never really thought anything special of herself. She had just finished high school and couldn't wait to get away from her boring city, not to mention her 'rents, who had been on her back since the day she hit puberty. It had been Bella and Hailey's dream ever since they were little to move to Cali. together, but things changed when Cameron came into the picture.
He was a nice looking guy, who treated Isabella like his queen. And that's all Hailey cared about. They'd been dating for about 3 years, and engaged for 1. All three of them had decided to move to Cali. in the Summer and get an apartment right beside each other. Hailey was counting down the days, she was so excited she couldn't wait! On her own for the first time, with her very best friend, nobody telling her what to do, no curfews, no rules. This was just way too awesome! The day finally came when she said good-bye to her parents, little sister, and the town she had grown up in for quite some time. There were tears, hugs and kisses, good things said, and cars starting. Hailey waved good-bye one last time to the only other people she'd known her whole life...her family.
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A few hours later they pulled up to their new apartment, 2743 Wyndham St, and stopped the car, slowly stepping out. It was nearly 8:00pm and the sun was setting, about to retire for the day. So, this was really it. Hailey, Bella, and Cam, found themselves staring straight up at their new apartment, the one they'd be in living in for the next couple years.
"C'mon guys," said Hailey, as she motioned with her hand for them to follow. They opened the door, and quietly walked along the hallway, got in the elevator and took it to the 6th floor. When Hailey got to her apartment she noticed a letter taped to her door. As Bella and Cam made their way to their apartment, reaching under their mat, and taking out their key, just as they were told where it would be, Hailey quickly opened the letter and scammed through it, anger hitting her moments later.
Seeing the look on her best friend's face, Bella asked, "Hey Hail, what's a matter?"
"The fucking people that live here aren't moving out until Thursday!" Hailey replied furiously. "What the hell am I supposed to do?! It's only Tuesday, that's two more days!" Hailey knew she couldn't move in with Bella and Cam because it was only two people to an apartment and she definitely didn't want to get them in trouble their first day here. Thoughts ran through her mind, but she couldn't seem to think of anything acceptable that could get her out of this mess. She was about to panic. Maybe...if she called her parents...No! She quickly erased that thought from her mind as she thought of the embarrassing torment she'd have to endure.
"Hey Hail's..." Hailey's thoughts quickly faded away when she heard her best friend's voice... "I have an idea. Alright, I got this friend named Jake, that I sort of met through some of my friends awhile back. He lives here and pretty close to. His place is big, and I'm sure he wouldn't mind letting you crash there for a couple days." Hailey considered this, and realized she didn't really have a choice. It was either this or back with her family, who would never let her leave if she went back there. She quickly nodded and accepted, as Bella searched through her phone looking for Jake's number. "Hey Jake, its Bella! It's been a long time, I know. Yeah I'm good and you? That's good. Well listen, me, my fiancΓ©, and my best friend, just moved here. Yeah, actually we're just a few streets away from you. But, I was wondering if you could do me a favor. See, my girl is supposed to get the apartment right beside me but these stupid people aren't moving out until Thursday and she has nowhere to go, so you see, she's sort of in a little dilemma. Oh my god she can? Thanks Jake, you're the best, alright, I'll see you in a little bit. Thanks again, alright, love yah, bye."
Bella winked at Hailey, "The problem's fixed hunny, you'll just stay there until Thursday, and then by Thursday night the apartment will be all yours and you'll be living all by yourself!" Hailey smiled, enjoying the picture, but quickly snapped herself back to reality at the thought of staying with some guy she had never even met. Bella, seeing the look of concern on her best friend's face said, "Oh don't worry Hail's, he's such a sweet and well-mannered guy, you'll get along great, I promise." Hailey just smiled hesitantly and shrugged. She watched Cam start moving the boxes into the new apartment and unpack them. "Alright, well Cam, I'll be back in a little bit, I'm gonna drive Hailey over there and pick up some fast-food on the way, cyah later baby." They kissed, and they were on their way. In the car, Bella could tell Hailey was nervous. "Don't worry girl..." They pulled up into a long, sleek looking drive way just moments later.
Hailey stepped out, and was amazed by what she saw. A beautiful garden of flowers grew all around the yard in pretty patches. Along the house grew big, red, luscious roses, and incredible tropical flowers, the ones that could only be seen in a magazine, or nonetheless, Hawaii. An adorable bird bath was found in the center of the yard, which included two little statues of doves happily splashing each other with water. Bright green - freshly cut - grass, and a perfect angel fountain squirted water out of her mouth into a little pond below her, where white and orange fish darted about. It was quite a sight, and it was unbelievable that a guy could live like this. His mom must have designed this for him, she thought to herself, as Bella guided her up to the glorious white house in front of them, just a few feet away.
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*Knock, knock, knock* Bella knocked almost anxiously, at the thought of seeing her old friend for the first time in ages. In the mean time, Jake ran through his house trying to find something to wear. He had just gotten out of the shower and had only his towel on. He too was anxious, not only to see one of his good friends, but to see what the girl he'd be staying with for the next few days looked like.