I Dont Ever Wanna Lose My Best Friend (Pierce The Veil Fan Fiction)

Chapter 21: Fuck It, Man.

~Dakota's P.O.V~
Even though me and Julia lived on our own, and now are graduated, I still had to tell my parents that we were taking a trip to California. I had no idea how this will go, but its not like they have a say. The main reason me and Julia moved into our apartment together, not only because we couldn't stand our houses, but because I had to get away from these terrible people I call family. They don't like the idea of me venturing out into the world and having fun, I have no idea why, but they never have. They hated when we decided to form our band, and they shunned me for being different. See, my family is 'old school.' There's a specific order to thing and there is something you just don't do, like live, or anything close to fun. They almost trapped me in my room when I told them I was moving out, and now I'm going to say that I'm going to California and don't know when ill be back?
I pulled into the driveway of my old house, all the way back in this holler. I shut off the engine and sat there, trying to convince myself to go inside. The twisted feeling in my gut made me want to jam the keys back into the ignition and drive away screaming. I was being silly though, right? I'm 18, and take care of myself, its not like they can stop me. I unbuckled and got out, headed toward the door. I walked in with that same fake smile I always had around them.

"Dakota, you didn't call." My mother said in the usual mono-tone.

"Sorry, guys, I just wanted to stop in before I left." I stood awkwardly, the four sets of eyes that belonged to my mom, dad, brother and niece burned holes through my face.

"Well where the hell are you goin'?" My brother asked.

"Julia and I are taking a trip to California, and we got open ended tickets so we don't have a specific date for when we're coming back." They all looked flabbergasted.
"Dakota why the hell are you goin' to California?" My mother said in a rude tone.
"Because, mother, we have some friends that live out there and we're going to visit them."
"That still ain't a good enough reason to go halfway across the country." My father shook his head in disgrace. They made my skin crawl.
My brother spoke up, "Dakota, you're being dumb. You don't need to leave."
My eyes narrowed, "Just because none of you inconsiderate assholes didn't do anything with your life doesn't mean I have to stay in the same hick town for mine. "
My brother sprung up, spilling his drink on the carpet, "You listen here-"
"Matt sit the fuck down." My dad stopped him. "If the girl wants to leave then let her leave. Its not up to us,"
"Thank you daddy."
"I wasn't finished," He took a sip of his Pepsi, "You can make as many mistakes as you want, once you realize there's nothing in this world for you and you come back, don't come a cryin' on our doorstep."

"And if you get pregnant, don't come a cryin'." My mother threw in.

"Whatever, I didn't plan on it, because when you realize I'm happy and you guys are miserable in this fucking holler ill be living my life while you wasted yours away." With that I turned around and walked out the door for the last time.

~~~I finally made it inside, I shut the door behind me and threw my keys in the bowl.
"Hey!" I heard Julia yell from her bedroom. I dragged my feet in that direction to see her sitting Indian style on her bed drinking Red Bull and scrolling on her laptop.
She looked up at me and her face fell, "Oh what's wrong sweets?" she patted the empty space next to her. I took her up on her offer and as soon as I sat down, everything just kinda hit.
"Man I came from shitty people." I sniffled.
She has a slight smile on her face, "Me too dude, but that's why we're here together." I smirked back."What all happened though?"
"I basically told 'em we're taking a trip and they told me that the world has nothing for me and not to come back when I realize that, or if I get knocked up." She scoffed and shook her head.
"So what if the worlds full of shit man? I mean, we kinda already knew it was but still, that shouldn't stop you from deciding yourself if it has something to offer." Julia shrugged. "It's not like we're moving or anything."
I swear at that moment she could actually see a lightbulb flick on above my head, "Are you thinking what I'm thinking?" I asked, wide-eyed.
"Totally."
"Well?"

"I say fuck it, man. Why the hell not?"