College Affair

Chapter 12

Hope's P.O.V.
    Weeks have passed and it was now the next month. The month aunt Freya had said dad was going to let us have a few days off. And she wasn't lying either because not only did we have the weekend off as usual, but we had the three days before the weekend off. He thought it would help us to have those day off so we aren't stressing too much. It's nice not having to deal with classes. Also with no classes, I could do my best to stay away from Landon. The girls have made plans for some of the days. Of course for Lizzie, Jen, and Kym, that meant shopping for most of the time. Cleo had promised Kaleb she would go and meet his family for the first time. They really are getting serious. I know I'm not as close to her as I used to be but I do still care about her so if he ever hurts her, I will be hunting his ass down. I would never admit it to her but I do miss her as my best friend. I just don't know if I can still trust her the way I used to. We grew apart when she moved away and my trust issues doesn't make it any easier for me.

    I got out of bed that morning and got ready for the long, but fun day with my family. I didn't want to be stopped by any of the girls because I know they would be asking me to go shopping instead, so I had to get out before they catch me. Once I was ready, I grabbed my keys and headed out. Luckily I didn't run into anyone. Although there was one person I did want to run into. Josie Saltzman. But I didn't end up doing so. She must still be asleep. I almost stayed long enough to say goodbye to her but I had to get going. I sighed softly and headed out the door. I finally get to drive my car some where. Living in New Orleans, it's hard driving with how many people are walking around the streets. But where we're going, is in another city near New Orleans. I get in my car and start driving. I reach over and turn on the radio to get a bit of sound going so it's not complete silence. Eventually after probably an hour, I made it to my destination. I continue driving until I find where I'm meeting everyone. I park my car in the parking lot and get out. I noticed everyone standing near the entrance and I smiled softly. Seeing them all makes me happy. I walk towards them and before I can make it all the way, I feel two tiny things run into me. I bend down to their size and give them both a hug. "Hopey!" They yelled and I smiled at them. "Hey guys." I love my family, especially my little cousins. They're the main reason I came today. I needed to see them again. With school, I've been busy and can't see them as much. "Alright you two, let Hope go so we can go have fun." Aunt Freya said to her two adorable children. "Okay mommy!" They said and let go of me but only to grab onto both of my hands. I walk inside with them both by my side. If I know my little cousins, I know they'll want to stick with me, which is perfectly fine by me.

Josie's P.O.V.
    After hearing that we were getting a few days off, I knew I had to find something to do so I wouldn't be stuck shopping with Lizzie. I love Lizzie but shopping for the whole time, would just kill me. I know she won't be shopping the entire time but I'm sure there will be a lot of shopping, or at least talks of shopping and fashion. I needed a day away from Lizzie for once. I found out about a festival in a city nearby and it sounded fun so I decided to give it a try. Maybe it'll be fun, even if I go alone. I got up that morning, and got ready for the day. I didn't want to lie to Lizzie but if I had told her about the festival, she may want to come with and this was my day away from Lizzie. So I told her it was a book type festival and that turned her away from it quickly. She did read, I know that. But when it came to everything being about books, she didn't find it fun. Once I said my goodbyes, I left the house and went to the bus stop. It was my only way to get there. The one person I didn't get to say goodbye to, was Hope. And it made me feel a bit disappointed.. maybe even sad? Jen had told me that she left earlier that morning, so I had missed getting to say anything to her. I'll see her later. Even if not today, I would see her probably tomorrow. Why did it seem like I was looking forward to seeing her? I make it to the bus stop and wait for the next bus. Once it arrived, I got on and paid the driver before finding my seat.