𝚋𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝚏𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚍 𝚣𝚘𝚗𝚎 // 𝚛𝚒𝚌𝚔𝚢 𝚋𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚗 [𝟷]

1.12

"Yes! Yes! Woo!" Ej shouts, pulling Thalia out of her daze. Everyone looks at him weirdly. "Sorry. I really love Thanksgiving."

Everyone laughs and they all start cleaning up.

"Okay, hold on!" Miss Jenn exclaims, standing up. "I know everyone is excited for the holiday break. But I'm me, and I have notes."

She lets out a short chuckle.

"Ricky and Nini, that was good But it could be better," She tells them. "She said in the spirit of holiday cheer."

"Good save," Carlos tells her.

"Hey, Thalia, um I'm really sorry, but my parents wanted to go visit my family in London for my Aunt's birthday, so I'm going to be out of town this week, I leave tonight. Could we do our Harry Potter marathon next week?" Nicholas asks.

"Oh, of course. Don't be sorry," Thalia replies and hugs him.

"I can't help it. Your parents are out of town for another holiday. You haven't seen them in forever. I don't want you to be alone," He sighs and looks into her eyes, taking her hand.

"I'll be fine, Nick. I can text Nini, or Kourtney, or Ashlynn, or someone. Don't worry about me," Thalia chuckles.

"Easier said than done," He laughs.

"Your homework over this break, all of you, is to go on vocal rest. And go over your lines, too, which is hard to do on vocal rest," Miss Jenn starts rambling. "But make it work! And remember, may nothing ever block your doorway to happiness."

"I'm going to FaceTime you every day I'm gone though," He tells her with a smile.

"Okay," She grins.

"Party at Ashlynn's after Thanksgiving tomorrow! Everyone's invited!" Carlos exclaims.

"I guess that will keep you busy tomorrow," Nicholas chuckles.

Thalia looks sadly over at Alaina, Ricky, and Gina smiling and laughing.

"Hey," Nicholas takes her hand in his. "You alright?"

She looks at him and then gestures over the three people who were here friends. Well she is still friends with Alaina, it's just different now. They haven't hung out recently. Every time Thalia has asked, it's been, "Sorry, Thals, I can't. I'm going to the mall with Gina.", "Sorry, Thals, I can't. I'm going to to the movies with Gina.", "Sorry, Thals, I can't. I'm Gina's coming over to watch movies."

It's like she's being ditched by her best friend since childhood. Her only friends recently have been Ashlynn, Big Red, Nini, Kourtney, and, of course, Nick.

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~Thalia's POV~
(I might do some more Thalia POV tell me what you guys think)

It's my third Thanksgiving alone in a row. Two years ago it was because there was a terrible snow storm in New York. Last year it was because they had to work. And this year, I don't really know why. All I know is my parents won't be there. But I know they're probably going to send some expensive instrument or some sort of gift to "make up" for it. Two years ago, I got a Gibson Les Paul guitar. Last year, I got a Bechstein piano. I wonder what it'll be this year. And this is just for thanksgiving. My birthday and Christmas... it's just crazy. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the gifts, I'm not an unappreciative brat, but Id rather get time with my parents. I feel like they think that sending me expensive things will make up for it when all I want is to have someone there for me.

The timer started buzzing. The cookies I made for the party were done.

I got them out and let them cool a bit before I got in my car and started driving to Ashlynn's.