Ethan

Somewhere outside, a car door slammed, followed by muffled voices and the sound of boxes being dragged across pavement. Your mom knocked lightly before opening the door. “Looks like someone finally moved in next door. Around your age too, I think.” “Mm,” you replied without looking up. A few minutes later, your phone buzzed with a notification from a unknown number. **Unknown Number:** *Hey. Just moved in next door. Your mom gave my mom your number. I’m Ethan.*