Chapter 1

Lillian's P.O.V.

My life was normal, a high school nerd, or the little-miss-perfect as everyone calls me.

I HATE attention, which is why I chose to become a nerd.

But I wasn't really a nerd at home or with my friends.

I loved video games and my friends tell me I'm more of a tomboy than a nerd.

I don't wear make up because it makes me feel like a clown with all that paint or powder on my face.

I sound like a hater don't I?

But ah well, what can I do?

I come from a rich family, but I like to keep it hidden, so I begged my mom to buy a 'normal' house.

She gave in after a couple of days worth of nagging.

When I was younger, I had 3 friends, Ethan, Sophia and Madison.

Everything was fine between us until the first year of high school.

Madison became the 'Queen Bee' and she turned into a mega bitch, especially to me.

I didn't know what was wrong with her so I avoided her to avoid the attention.

Maybe the make up got into her head.

I then became happy with my 2 best friends, Sophia and Ethan.

Also I developed a crush on Ethan but no one knows.

I hope.

My mom became a single parent after my dad passed in a car crash.

Then it was Sunday 23rd November, the day my life changed...

The Bad Boy from school, Finley moved next door...

My life became hell, but little did I know, there's more to the Bad Boy than the eye can see...

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Lillian's P.O.V.

It was a Sunday morning so I was sleeping peacefully on my cloud-like bed.

But my sleep was disturbed when someone barged into my room.

They swung opened my window when I tried opening my eyes.

To my surprise, my eyes didn't burn from the light.

I looked at the window to see that it was raining.

I didn't mind the rain because I liked the cold wind better than the sweltering heat.

I looked at the person standing in front of me.

It was my mom.

I sighed and wrapped myself in my covers.

Mom knew I wasn't a morning person.

"Mom!

Why did you wake me up?

! you know I like to sleep in on Sundays!" I was cursing under my breath since I knew I couldn't go back to sleep.

Suddenly, my covers were pulled away from me, making the cold hit my bare limbs.

I was shivering at first but then got used to it.

"It's 11:45 a.m. and you were meant to wake up an hour ago!" Mom sighed and I groaned while rolling off my bed.

Mom smiled at me lovingly and walked out of my room after saying, "Also, we have a new neighbour to welcome."

I was too busy waking up to care about a new neighbour.

But my mom sounded happy which made me confused.

I walked into my private bathroom (yes I have my own bathroom attached to my room since I'm rich, didn't I say?) and looked in the mirror to see that my long brown hair has turned into a birds nest.

I took a refreshing shower and got changed into my red tank top, dark blue skinny jeans, a leather jacket and my black and white converse.

I really didn't care about what I wear, as long as I got something on which wasn't slutty like the Queen Bee.

There was a mouth watering smell which led me downstairs to the kitchen.

"Good afternoon Lily.

I made your favourite pancakes for brunch." mom smiles at me and I became filled with joy.

Pancakes~ Oh how I love pancakes~

But then I got confused and asked, "Afternoon and brunch? what do you mean?" Mom laughed at my reaction and finally shrugged, "It's way past 12, so it's afternoon now honey.

And we never ate breakfast or lunch so it's brunch." I replied with an "oh" making my lips form an 'o'.

Mom and I finally stuffed out tummies with the chocolate chip pancakes while talking about how I'm doing at school.

"Everything's the same, go to school, get picked on for being a goody two shoes, eating and sitting alone at lunch if Ethan or Sophie isn't there, and come home to my wonderful mother." I said all this with a smile so she lets this subject go.

Unfortunately, my plan failed.

"Come on Lily, you need to have more fun in your teenage years. make friends, go to parties,get a boyfriend."Mom said the last part with a smirk while wiggling her eyebrows.

I laughed at her response, "It isn't as easy as that mom, but I'll try." That shut her up for a while, which I was grateful for.

After eating brunch, mom started making her famous blueberry muffins.

I belly flopped onto the couch and was flicking through the channels to see if there's anything interesting on.

I was bored until I jumped at the vibration under me, my phone notified me that I got a message.

Hoping it was worthwhile, I checked it and my cheeks had a tint of pink when I noticed his name.

Ethan - Hey Lil, wanna go to the mall for a while then watch a movie?

Sophie will also be there.

I felt soo happy because I was going to spend a whole day with him, well actually both of them.

I wished it was only Ethan and I but I didn't mind Sophie coming along so after squealing quietly to myself, I replied:

Me - Sure, pick me up anytime.

After replying, mom came out with the muffins and announced, "We are going to welcome our new neighbors now.

Come on honey."

Okay let me explain, a couple of days ago, someone decided to move next door. but I was at Sophie's house and had a sleepover so I don't know who our new neighbor is.

I nodded and followed her out of the house.

The rain had stopped and we walked to the house on our right.

Mom knocked on the door and a woman in her early thirties came out.

"Hello, my name is Claire Parker and this is my daughter Lillian.

We've brought some muffins for you." My mom introduced us while holding the tray of freshly baked goods.

The lovely woman at the door replied, "Why hello, I'm Elena Blake, I have a 5 year old daughter called Amelia and a 17 year old son called Finley.

Please do come in."

Elena stepped aside and let us through.

She had this heart warming smile that any mother would have and I couldn't hold back my own smile.

She led us into the living room and my mom sat down while I stood near the door.

Suddenly, a little girl ran past me and ran to Elena, "Mommy..." she had a sweet but very quiet voice which made her oh so adorable.

She was wearing a pink dress which went down to her knees, she has a pink ribbon in her hair and she wore cute pink flats.

"Yes dear?

What's wrong?" as soon as Elena said that, Amelia, I think that's her name, hid behind her mother's chair and asked "Who are they mommy?" in a hushed voice.

Elena giggled at her daughter's nervousness and introduced us.

Amelia was staring at me and I gave her a smile.

She innocently blushed and hid completely behind the chair.Isn't she so cute?

Our parents chatted away to find out that they went to the same high school.

They were so happy and giggled like they went back in time and became teens again.

I just stood there awkwardly and then remembered to send Ethan a text.

Me - Ethan, I'm at my neighbours house on my right, come pick me up whenever you want.

I sent him the text and sighed dreamily when he replied,

Ethan - I'm on my way.