Guys Can Change

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Emma POV

"Why do I have to go!?" I asked my mom.

"Because I want you to have a good summer, and being stuck in an apartment all day every day won't be fun," said my mom.

My mom had enrolled me in some program. It was for city kids, like me. Families that didn't live in the city volunteered to take in kids from the city for the summer so they wouldn't be stuck in tiny apartments. I didn't like the idea of leaving home for the summer and staying with people I didn't even know.

"I don't care if I'm bored out of my mind. I don't want to leave here! I'm not even going to know the people I'm staying with!"

"Emma, of course you're not going to know them. But you'll eventually get to know them, and then you can enjoy your summer."

"There's no way I'm enjoying my summer if I'm not here."

"Emma, we've already talked about this. You're leaving tomorrow, so I would suggest packing."

I sighed and looked down at the ground.

"Emma, it won't be as bad as you think it'll be. And you know you can call, text, or email me anytime you want to."

"I know, but I just don't want to go!"

"Emma, please. We can't change it now even if we wanted to. Go pack some bags so you're not late to get on the plane tomorrow."

"Fine!"

I ran upstairs to my bedroom. I was so mad and upset my mom was sending me away for the summer. Both my parents worked, so I'd be alone every day for the summer, and she figured that sending me away in this program would make my summer more enjoyable. She wanted me to experience living in an actual house with a backyard instead of a tiny apartment building in the city.

I grabbed my suitcase and started packing my clothes. I couldn't stop worrying about flying alone on a plane, and what kind of a family I'd be staying with. After I had packed my clothes, I packed up some random things like my laptop. I knew I couldn't bring much else. I would be flying to some house in Colorado, so I couldn't bring much, otherwise it would cost a lot.

This was my last night in my own bed. I was going to miss it so much! I wasn't even going to have my own pillow! I'd be using one from the people in Colorado... But why Colorado!? I lived in New York City, and Colorado was so far from here! Why couldn't there be a family somewhere in New York that I could stay with? Then I might be able to visit home... And I wouldn't have to fly alone!

As I drifted off to sleep, I couldn't get these thoughts out of my mind.

The Next Day...

Emma POV

"I love you Emma. And I'm sure you're going to be just fine," said my mom as I was about to get on my flight.

"Mom, I'm going to be all alone!"

"But the family will be waiting at the airport to pick you up as soon as you land."

"How am I even going to know it's them!?"

"I'm sure they'll find you."

They made the last call for my flight, so I hugged my mom, ran onto the plane, found my seat, and sat down. It was official. This was the beginning to the worst summer I'd ever have.

Later...

Rydel POV

"You're wearing that!?" I exclaimed, looking at my brother.