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Chapter 12

Lily's POV

It was 9:47 pm, and I was sitting on the couch in front of the TV. I wasn't watching it though. I was just sitting there. Thinking. Thinking of why I have to go home. Thinking of why life is so unfair. Thinking of a way I could convince Elizabeth to keep me here. Thinking of a way to erase my parents from my life.

Why am I thinking this?

They're my parents, and I'm sure they will always love me. Even if they don't, I know I will always love them. They are my world, and hopefully I'm their star. What if they get worse because I'm not there with them? Maybe that's why my dad took me back. They need me. They're not going to be okay without me. I can't believe I left them. How could I be so stupid?!? I need to go to them as soon as possible.

How about right now?

Elizabeth's POV

"Did you see that I tripped during Say My Name today?!?" Kerry exclaimed as she was still laughing about how she tripped while coming off the little platform thing where Alex gets "pushed off". "Yeah I saw, I was on stage with you." I replied while packing my stuff up in my dressing room. We had a successful show that night (besides Kerry tripping), and I was tired like I always am after an 8:00 show. "Luckily I only twisted my ankle, I think I'll be fine." Kerry said while she examined her foot. I put my water bottle in my bag and flung it around my shoulder. "Thanks for staying with me while I packed up. I'll see you tomorrow." Kerry gave me a little wave. "Bye!" She turned the corner and walked out of my view. I looked at my dressing room one more time just to make sure I didn't forget anything I needed for tomorrow, flicked off the lights and said goodbye to Alex, who was still getting his stuff ready to go. Then I went to go find my car.

I got out of the car and grabbed my keys out of my bag. Henry greeted me at the door, but he didn't look as calm as he normally does. "You okay buddy?" I asked in concern. I looked around and didn't see anything weird. "I think you're just being silly. Everything is okay." I said while I squatted down to pick him up. He resisted me and bolted into my bedroom. What is he doing??? I followed him in and he was sitting by my dresser. "What are you doing?" I asked with annoyance in my voice. Henry jumped on top of the dresser and swiped a piece of paper off the top, and onto the floor. I picked it up and read it.

Dear Elizabeth,

I'm sorry, but I can't stay with you any longer.
I realized that while I have been living here,
that my parents have probably been very
worried about me. I think that is why my dad
tried to come and find me. He was worried
about me. He probably just got extremely furious
when he saw me because I ran away. I have
never run away before, so I get why he was
mad. My mom has been distancing herself
from me, and I hate that she is. I don't want
her to ignore me anymore. I've been ignoring
them ever since I met you, and I understand
how sad and betrayed they must have felt when
they figured out I went to go live with you. I can't
have them feel like that anymore. I have decided
to go back to my parents house earlier then I was
supposed to. I'm sorry but I can't have them be hurt
anymore. I'm sorry that I probably hurt you by
deciding to do this. I'm sorry that I am missing
your show. Please do me a favor and make sure
Julia has a good time tomorrow. Going to see your
show is her biggest dream, and I don't want to crush
that for her. I also don't think it's a good idea if I step
back into a theatre again, after what happened last time.
I know you know where I live, but please do not come and try
to take me back. I don't want to anyways. My parents need
me, and I know they do. I was supposed to go home soon
anyways, so maybe this isn't a big deal after all. I know your
probably scared for me, so I'll make you a promise. I promise
that if anything goes wrong, I will call you and let you take me
back, but if you don't want to take me back I understand. I wanted
to let you know that the time I spent with you, was probably the most
fun I've had in a few years. You have changed my life for the better,
and I will be forever grateful. Thank you for all the great times I have
had.

"Goodbye may seem forever. Farewell is like the end, but in my heart is
the memory, and there you will always be"
-Walt Disney

Thank you.

-Lily

Lily's POV:

I was standing in front of my house, just looking at the door. I walked all the way here, it's too late to turn back now. I took a deep breath and went inside. The house was dark, and cold. It had a depressing energy. The air felt thin, and the place looked abandoned. I found my way to my parent's room, and opened the door. It was dark in there, so I squinted my eyes, and saw them lying in bed together, sleeping. I tapped my mom on the shoulder and whispered her name. She eventually woke up, but I don't think she knew what was happening. I didn't expect her to because it was 2:00 in the morning. When she finally opened both eyes and sat up, I forced some words out. "I'm so sorry that I ran away. I didn't know what I was doing, and I hope you're not mad at me. If you are though, I understand. I promise I will never run away from you guys again. I love you." I was trying to hold back tears, but it didn't work. My mom just stared at me for a few seconds. I couldn't tell what she was thinking based off of the expression on her face. I could tell she wasn't going to say anything, so I did. "Do you forgive me?" She stared at me a little longer, and then she lifted her arm up. I cowered back, because I thought she was going to hit me.

Instead she cupped my cheek. "I forgive you." She then wrapped me up in a hug, and at first I didn't know how to feel, but then I soon gave in and hugged her back. Soon dad eventually woke up and kind of had the same reaction as mom. They told me to sleep in their bed that night and I wasn't complaining. I got under the covers and closed my eyes. I smiled to myself.

Maybe this can be Home after all.

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Hi guys I'm back.

This chapter is a bit sad, and the next few chapters may also be sad.

Also at the end of each chapter I'm going to start doing Beetlejuice the Musical trivia questions.

Trivia:

What is the photo of on the newspaper that Beetlejuice is reading at the begging of the musical?

Comment your answer!

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