If The Key Fits (A Collins Key fanfiction)

Blank Stares

Blank stares... 

They look to each other and back to me. Finally my mom speaks up. 

"Honey give us some time to discuss this. I know you are 19, but still, this is a huge trip for you to take. Let your father and I talk tonight, and tomorrow morning before you leave for school we will let you know."

I nod my head and turn to walk upstairs. This is worse than them just telling me no. At least I would have something to tell Collins tonight. I make it to my room and lay down in bed. I feel my phone vibrate beside me. 

"Collins Key- Anything new?"

With a sigh I respond. "No they wanted to talk it out tonight. Feeling like it will be a No though."

Immediate response from him. "No news is good news right now. Just think positive. I need to get some rest but tomorrow morning ill touch base with you."

I decide to turn in early. At least if I'm asleep I can wait out these painstakingly hours. 

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"Rae... Rae..."

I groan as I roll over. What time is it?! The sun isn't shining even in the slightest. 

"Rae!" My mom's voice breaks the silence. 

"Yes? Mom its too early!"

"Come down to meet with us really quickly. I wanted us to have enough time to discuss this before you leave for school."

Five. Five in the morning. Why did she insist on me waking up FOUR hours early? 

I slowly, half asleep, make my way down the stairs. Mom is in her usual silk robe sipping on coffee. Dad is making himself a cup and warming up a muffin from yesterday morning. I slide into my spot at the bar and look at them. I cant exactly read their emotions. Mom seems quiet. Not the usual "Good morning Honey". And Dad... he looks like he was unwillingly woken up too early too. Definitely moms idea! He has red eyes, looks like he didn't sleep well. Mom as well. Red, puffy eyes. No makeup. 

"You guys wanted to talk?" I break the silence. It was killing me. Mom's sighs. "One cup. Let me finish this one cup of coffee before we begin." I grumble silently. She couldn't have drank that BEFORE waking me up at this god awful hour?

Almost five minutes go by before she finally chugs the last sip. Not one single word was shared in those five minutes. I am starting to believe this is about more than just the trip. Are they getting a divorce? Will i have to split my time in two different states? No, they said they were both offered a job. I begin to run though all the scenarios in my head. 

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"Honey, are you ready to talk?" 

Nodding slowly I prepare myself for the worst. 

"Your father and I decided last night it would be best if we allowed you to go meet Collins."

I wake up from this sleepy state. 

"We want you to have one last fun adventure before we move. Once we move your life will sadly be changing. You'll be attending an all girls boarding school." 

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Boarding school?! I am literally in college. I snap back into reality. The boring reality of my parents silently going about their morning. Mom audibly sighs. "Ok lets talk."

Opinion time!!!!

It has been five years since I wrote this series. At the time Collins would have been 19/20. Would ya'll like to keep the main character in this age frame or make her older? She would be 19 in the story if we keep her this age, meaning he would be the same age. Or I can make her 22/23 and keep that same storyline.