Lost in Europe

CHAPTER SIX- AVERY

“ Wake up, sunshine.” My mom chirped from the doorway. “ Hey! I said get your boy kissin' butt outta bed!” She yelled, jokingly. Today was the day! I looked over at my clock to see bright red numbers staring back at me. It read 4:17, earliest I've been awake for a while now. I rolled out of bed, only to find my carpet was freezing cold, and my hair was in knots... And I packed my brush yesterday. Great. My luggage was already in the car, double and triple checked, just in case I forgot something. I slept in my outfit for today, so all I had to do was grab last minute items, eat breakfast, and go. I grabbed my carry on bag and packed it with chargers for my phone, laptop, and nook, a snack for the bus ride, my zebra pillow pet, my laptop, my nook, and a blanket for the plane. I smeared on makeup to make myself half presentable, and headed down starirs, where I was greeted with a breakfast feast with my whole family sitting around the table.

“ Wow. I thought you guys would be in bed.” I said directly to my dad and little brother, Jack.

“ Nice pants.” Jack said, pointing at my TMNT pajama pants. I decided last minute that these would be more comfy then sweatpants.

“ Hey, these guys used to be my idols.” He laughed again. “ Look, squirt! These turtles are awesome! Don't you dare insult them!” He got quiet after that remark.

“ Stop it, you two. Sit down and eat.” My dad instructed. I looked closely at the giant pancakes in front of me. On the top one, there was little strawberry and banana pieces spelling ' We'll miss you Avery!'.

“ Aw, you guys!” I started crying, letting the overly feminine side get a hold of me.

Twenty minutes later, I was looking up at city hall, holding my stomach which was full of yummy breakfast. I hopped out of the car and ran to the back of the car to grab my two suitcases and carry on.

“ Here.” My mom handed me a wallet. “ This should get you through buying whatever you forgot. Dad and I will send you more when you need it. We gave your main chaperon two hundred and fifty for emergencies only. Don't blow it all.” She hugged me and took one of my bags, heading over toward the bus, only to be stopped by Mrs. Buggsy, my science teacher. They LOVE to talk. They will go all day, if you let them.

“ Hey, kiddo.” My dad said. I wrapped myself around him, not wanting to let go. “ I'm gonna miss you, squirt. My little ginger baby is going to Europe for almost two months without me. You better not meet anyone... And so help me God, if you come back pregnant, I will fly down to Europe and personally shoot the boy!” I patted his stomach, still hugging him.

“ I promise. No boys, no sex, no partying. Just school fun.” I laughed to myself, thinking of my crossed fingers behind his back. Haha, he won't ever know!

“ I love you, daddy. I promise to call and skype every day.” He smiled, grabbing my other suitcase and walking towards the bus with me and Jack.

I walked up the steps of the yellow, worn bus, trying to find Collin. I spotted his bleach blond hair from the front of the bus. He was sitting all the way on the back with a few of our friends from Geometry.

“ Hey, Collin.” I set my bag on the outside seat, forcing Collin to move to the window seat.

“ Hey, Aves.” He smiled and put his arm around my waist. He pecked my cheek just as Mr. Evens walked on the bus.

“ Alright, students. We have everyone here, so we will be heading out shortly. Any last goodbye's should be made now. I hopped up quickly and headed out to say my last goodbye's to my family along with half of the other students.

“ Bye. I'll miss you!” I said to everyone.

“ We'll miss you too. I love you. Bye” Everyone said in unison.

“ See ya.” was all I got from my brother who was occupied by the gameboy in his hands.

“ Well then. I guess you won't miss me?”

“Nah... Ahh stupid dragon!” He cursed at his game. I held him in a death choke until he finally gave in.

“ Alright, alright. Geez! I'll miss you and you're the best sister in the whole wide world... But I'm gonna remodel your room while your gone.” He smiled.

“ Touch my room and you die.” I punched him in the arm and turned to my parents.

“ Okay everyone. Time to go!” Mr. Evens called. I hugged and kissed everyone one more time, then headed back to my seat on the bus. I moved over to the seat across from mine, looking out the window, just in time to see my parents stay behind as the bus rolled out of the parking lot.

“Bye...” I whispered.