Opportunity of a Lifetime: A Lizzie Olsen Story

Ch 1. Coffee and Cuddles

Y/N POV:
15th June
*beep..... beep..... beep....*
"Ughhh" I groan as I blindly reach out to my bedside table in search of my phone to turn off that horrid alarm that just interrupted my very interesting dream about a certain auburn haired witch from my favourite movie franchise. Squinting, I look at the blinding light from my phone screen to check the time. 4:30am.

Today is the day. The day I leave my home country to fly to the other side of world, away from my family and everything I have ever known, to set out on the 'Opportunity of a Lifetime'

But, back to now. I drag myself out of bed and slowly make my way out of my bedroom, across the hall and into the small shared bathroom.

After going to the bathroom and brushing my teeth, I walk my way over to my sister Cleo's room and flop onto the bed next to her. She begins to stir before settling back into the sheets and goes back to sleep.

So me, being the annoying big sister I am, start poking her in the cheek that isn't smushed against her pillow. "Nuggie..... Nuggie... it's time to get up" I say softly but she doesn't budge. Rolling my eyes, I move so I am sitting on top of her and start tickling her sides. "Ahhhh Nemo!!! N-Nemo s-stop!" Cleo yells in between her adorable giggles. Now I know what you're saying... Y/N, she's 16 she's not adorable! But she's my baby sister so what can I say she's always going to be adorable!

A few minutes and I finally stop tickling her and lay down on my back, sling my arm over my forehead and stare up at the ceiling. Once she's calmed down, Cleo finally decides to break the silence. "Do you really have to go?" She questions softly, I sigh deeply. "Little bug, we have talked about this. I would love more than anything to be here for your final year of school but I have to go. This is my dream" I say softly to her knowing that we are both finding this goodbye more difficult than either of us would like to let on. I mean she's my little sister, my built in best friend and she is going to be over 15,000km or 9,321 miles away from me should I say. "I know, I know it's just... it's going to be hard. Like, I'm really going to miss you" She says as she looks at me with teary eyes. I quickly but gently, pull her into my side and she snuggled into to me tightly. "I'm really going to miss you too Nuggie!" I whisper to her before pressing a small kiss to her temple.

About ten minutes later, after some much needed cuddles my little sister, I wriggle my way out of her grasp and stand up. "Come on. Let's go get coffee and breakfast, mum made our favourite!" I say taking her hand leading her down the stairs and into the kitchen where our Mum currently stands with a mug in her hand.

"Good morning my bugs." she says before taking a sip of her coffee. Although it was said in her usual happy, upbeat tone. I couldn't help but notice the hint of sadness and slight wobble in her voice. This is the first time I am ever leaving her for longer than a few nights at things like sleepovers or school camps. "Morning Mum" we reply in sync as we make our way over to the cabinet and fight over the biggest coffee mug. I of course win the small competition, enjoying a small victory dance. I begin to poor myself a mug of much needed coffee and sigh at the first sip. 'It's way too early for this shit.' I think to myself.

"So Bug, are you ready for your flight?" My Mum asks as she turns back to the stove to plate up another stack of chocolate chip pancakes she has made. "Yeah mum, I am. I finished packing all the little things last night and put my second case by the front door." I reply while grabbing one of the plates of pancakes before turning to sit on a stool at the kitchen counter and start to dig in to the delicious food my mum made. "I still cant believe that you are moving to California with Lexi! I'm like, so jealous! Omg.. OMG.... Do you think you will get to meet anyone that's famous? Like Tom Holland or Zendaya or that one girl you are obsessed with.... Hmm what's her name again.... Oh yeah!! Elizabeth Olsen your celebrity crush!" Cleo teases, poking me in the side and giggling in her seat while eating her own pancakes. If you can already tell I am a HUGE marvel nerd. I mean can you really blame me?

I shoot a glare at my little sister and finish chewing the bite I have in my mouth before replying to her smart-ass comment. "Ha Ha you're hilarious! But no that's not going to happen. But on a serious note, I'm so excited for this but I'm also so nervous like, I'm going to be so far away from you guys and we'll, thats shit. I'm really glad that Alex is moving with me though. Hopefully it stops me from feeling crazy home sick." I smile as I think about my best friend Alexandra Haynes. We met in 1st grade during lunch on our first day of the year. I was just swinging on the monkey bars minding my own business in the playground when I slipped and fell grazing both of my knees and one of my hands. Alex was the only person that rushed to my side to help and comfort me. She held my uninjured hand gently while the school nurse cleaned up my scraped and bleeding knees. We have been inseparable ever since. She is my best friend, my soul sister, my ride or die.

Speak of the devil. My phone starts to ring, I quickly pull it out of my pocket and check the caller ID to see Alex's contact on the screen.

✨💕Lexus💕✨ is calling

I lazily swipe my finger on the screen to answer the call.
Me: "Hey Lexus."
Alex: "Hey Y/N/N. Are you ready to fly away from all our problems?
Me: I chuckle at her poor excuse of a joke. "Yeah Lexi, I'm ready to go just a little anxious because we are going to be so far away you know."
Alex: "yeah I know but I'm glad we have each other while we are there! Anyway.... I have a question....."
Me: "Oh god, let me guess.... 'What time do we need to be at the airport?"
Alex: she laughs. "You know me so well. Sooooo..... what time?"
Me: I roll my eyes a release a small giggle. "We need to be there at 6:00am okay. The flight leaves at 7:45am."
Alex: "omg you are a lifesaver thank you thank you! Now I gotta go, my mum is yelling at me to stop talking so she can smother me before I leave"
Me: laughing while I answer her. " haha okay Lexi I'll see you soon! Love you."
Alex: "love you too! See you soon Jacko!"

She says before I end the call and look up at my mum who is struggling to keep her tears at bay. "Aww Mum.." I say as I hop off my chair and briskly walk over to stand right next to her and pull her into a tight hug. "I'm gonna miss you so much Bug! You have no idea" my mother says while pulling me into her tighter. "I'm gonna miss you too Mumma." I say while giving her another quick squeeze before pulling away and wiping away some of her tears that managed to slip.

"Okay, enough of these tears for now, we haven't even left for the airport yet." I chuckle. "I'm going to go get ready to go okay. Thank you mum for breakfast. I won't be long." I give my mum a quick peck on the cheek before walking around the bench, ruffling Cleo's hair and bounce up the stairs to my room. I make sure to get the last of the things that I need to put in my carry on ready like my AirPods and my phone charger. Before grabbing my towel and walking into the bathroom closing the door behind me.

I jump in the shower real quick and throw my hair up into a messy bun before slipping into some grey sweats and my black Spider-Man hoodie for my flight. Sighing to myself, I take one last look around at my childhood bedroom before gently closing the door and walk down the stairs back to the kitchen with my backpack slung over my shoulder.

"Okay I'm ready... Where is Lukey?" I question. "Right here little sis." Luke says as he walks through the door. "Hey Bear." I say as I drop my bag and throw myself into my brothers arms to get one of his infamous bear hugs that are purely reserved for myself and Cleo. We have a very protective and loving older brother. After getting released from the hug Luke turns to where Cleo and mum are sitting. "Are we ready to go?" He asks while twirling his car keys in his hand. "Ready as I'll ever be...." Cleo responds with a sigh. "Yeah, let's get going or we are going to be late." Mum says before grabbing her handbag and walking out the door to Luke's Toyota Hilux.

Luke helps me put my two massive suitcases in to the tray of his Ute (truck) before locking the front door of the house and jumping into the drivers seat. Whilst starting the engine, He makes quick eye contact with me in the rear view mirror, offering me a small sympathetic smile.

After a minute or so, he looks away from me, pulls out of the driveway to start our journey towards the international airport. I stare out the window, watching the odd person on their early morning walk, or parents getting their kids ready for school, or the young boy on his morning paper run before school for an extra bit of pocket money. This is really it. I'm really leaving home to embark on a crazy, once in a lifetime adventure. This is the start of something incredible... I can feel it.

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A/N
Well, here it is. chapter 1. I hope you enjoy. I'm so excited to finally have this book started! New chapter hopefully will be up soon! Let me know what you guys think!!
Xx Tali