Chapter 16

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Rydel's POV:
After Ray's text I walked down the stairs and into the living room looking for Ell. I saw him sitting on the coach with my four brothers watching tv, but no one was really paying attention since they were all so worried about Ray. I walked in and called our parents into the room to tell them about the text I got from Ray.
"Hey guys I have great and not so great news." I say when everyone is in the living room.
"What is it Rydel?" Everyone asked.
"I got a text from Ray." I respond
"Really?!?!?" Everyone says shocked. Then the usual questions popped up like, "is she okay," "where is she," "is she coming home, anytime soon." Of course that's where the bad news comes in.
"Guys, she's fine. She says she needs some time away from us. And of course, she didn't say where she is." I respond answering basically every question that was flown at me. I really wish I knew where she was.

Raylynn's POV:
So after I texted Delly, I texted my "adoptive" parents. But after I texted them I decided I needed someone to talk to, so I called them. They answered almost immediately.
"Hey mom and dad." I say to my once parents.
"Hey honey, where are you? The Lynch's' are worried sick. Stormie called us wondering where you were and if you could call her as soon as possible." They said to me.
"Sure thing. I'll call her as soon as I'm done talking to you guys." I told them.
"Okay honey. Can you at least tell us where you are?" They asked me.
"Sure. I'm on an island in the middle of the pacific ocean, in a house that I can afford for a while and I'm enrolled in school here as well." I told them.
"Wait. You have a house and are enrolled in school already, you've been gone for only a day and you got so much done." They say to me.
"Well, I wanted to keep my distance and space from everything I caused and I really want to finish my Senior year this year even if I don't graduate at the school I started my Freshman year." I tell my "adoptive" parents.
"Wow. We're sad that you want to stay away from everyone, but we're glad you're planning to finish school." They tell me.
"Thanks for the support. I'll be in touch guys. I better call Stormie and the fam before they worry anymore." I tell them.
"Okay honey. Stay safe. Love you." They say.
"Love you too." I respond. And with that I ended the call.

I called Stormie or my mom through facetime, so that they could see that I was perfectly fine. My mom answered almost immediately.
"Raylynn!!!! Are you okay? Guys!!! It's Raylynn...She's on the phone." My mom responded after she answered the phone.
My siblings came running into the room that my mom was in and started asking me "if I was okay," and "where I was."
I just said, "I'm fine guys. I'm actually finishing high school where I am. I'm enrolled into high school and all my credits are transferred, so I'll be able to finish here."
"Where is here?" They asked.
"Guys...I'm sorry but I really don't want to be found at the moment. I will be back during the summer. I promise you guys that. Plus, I don't want you guys to worry about me. Just keep pursuing music and continuing what you love because I'll be back before you know it." I explain to them.
"But Ray.." They all start complaining.
"No guys... Summer is in what 3 months... Guys it's not that far away. And Rydel, NO SELF-HARMING YOURSELF! Do you hear me? I don't care if I'm younger. I will tell you what to do and I want you to graduate hgh school and date Ellington because RYDELLINGTON for life. I say to everyone through facetime.

Everyone started laughing at the Rydellington comment. And then concerned for Rydel and the self-harming comment too.

"Guys, just watch Rydel. And Ellington, do the thing soon." I say.
Ellington nods and so do the boys. And with that I said "bye" and hung up.

I then I decided that I should set up my new phone and get some of my homework done for school. Since I start on Monday, which is in three days. I'm honestly just happy that I told my family I was fine and that I'll be able to start new in school and on life for at least 3 months.

Author's Note:
Here's an update. Sorry I would have posted this earlier, but I was kind of busy earlier. Anyways...Hope you liked it. Love you guys!!!
Steph

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