The Change (Anyone)

The Mays were originally from Dallas, Texas so their move to California was a big change especially for Logan, who enjoyed his life back in Dallas. He was bummed about the move but decided to keep an open mind. He was a senior so one more year he could leave home an go wherever he wanted.

He was walking on the beach late at night, enjoying some time alone but crossing paths with someone else.

(Anyone)

Elsie had just moved to America from Germany with her family. She was born on a military base and raised in the country. This was her first time in the United States, she was excited but also scared. Elsie was exploring the nearby beach when she saw another person walking towards her.

"Hello." She said with a friendly smile.

Her accent caught his attention the most "Uh... hey! Whoa I didn't know Californians had their own accents"

"Oh, uh," She giggled a bit, "I'm not from California."

"Figures, I'm normally not this dumb!" he chuckled "What are you than?"

Elsie laughed, "I'm German."

"Never met a German before, nice to meet you I'm Logan!" he said lending a hand

"Nice to meet you, Logan." She shook his hand, "I'm Elsie."

"You too. Cool name, is it short for anything?"

"Thank you." She smiled, "And no, it's just Elsie."

"Oh Okay!" he nodded "So how long have you been in California?"

"I just got here earlier today."

"From Germany?" he said a bit shocked

She nodded, "Yeah, straight from Germany."

"Damn, that's an even bigger move than mine"

"Where did you move from?"

"Dallas, Texas"

"Oh, that's not too far compared to mine." She chuckled a bit

"Right, so why the big move?"

"My dad's in the military and he got transfered here."

"Weren't you bummed?"

"A bit. I'm going to miss my friends."

"Right. Same here"

She nodded, "So, what brings you to California?"

"My dad business is expanding and California is the new place he's looking to tackle"