House of Memories

Chapter 12

    I sat down next to my parents and braced myself for what they were about to tell me. Maybe they were going to tell me that we were going on some extravagant vacation to Bora Bora, or maybe they were going to tell me that we were going on a Caribbean cruise.

"We're moving to North Carolina."

My stomach practically fell to the floor. I couldn't even fathom the words that just came out of my mom's mouth.

"What?" My voice cracked.

"Honey, we know it's a lot to comprehend, but you know with your father's job he has to travel back and forth quite often.

He's getting transferred to a bigger company in Raleigh. We know you have friends here, but you will make new ones in North Carolina."

I couldn't believe this. Things were going so well, I had become best friends with four amazing people, we had just sent in their video, the guys were gonna get signed by Pete Wentz, but I wasn't going to be a part of it...

I didn't understand, I knew that with my dad being a contract engineer he had to travel a lot, but we have only been living in Nevada for three months and he was already being transferred?

"What... So we're just supposed to pack up our lives here and leave?" I asked

"Of course not, I don't have to leave until June so you will be able to graduate here." My dad explained.

I was on the verge of tears. I didn't know how I was gonna tell the boys, I was supposed to be there for them through their career. I told Brendon that I would help him make his dreams reality. And as dramatic as it sounds.. Everything in my eyes was falling apart.

The next morning I was trying to fix my face. My eyes were still puffy from crying last night, and didn't want Brendon to know that I was moving away just yet.

Brendon picked me up as usual. I tried to put on my best fake smile and laugh along with his funny jokes, but all I could think about was that after graduation, I wouldn't be able to hear his jokes anymore.

"Hey lane, what's wrong?" Bren asked, I should've known he wouldn't fall for my act. He knows me too well.

"Nothing, I'm just a little tired. I was up late last night studying for our English quiz." I lied

"Oh damn! I totally forgot we had an English quiz! Can I borrow your notes when we get to school?"

I was glad that I had distracted him for now, but I knew I was going to have to tell him and the rest of the guys later tonight. 

School seemed to fly by. I was trying to avoid Brendon because I knew if I hung around him for too long, he'd start asking questions as to why I was acting weird. It's safe to say that I totally flunked that English quiz, all I could think about was how I was going to tell the boys.

Later that night, all of us were sitting in Ryan's garage after their band practice.

I was about to break the news when Brendon's phone started ringing, it was probably just that bitch Audrey.

"Hello."

"Yes. This is he."

"What?!"

"Is this a joke?"

Me, Jon, Spencer and Ryan all looked at each other, wondering who he was on the phone with. It sounded like a guy so it obviously wasn't Audrey.

"Of course sir, thank you." He hung up the phone.

"Who was that?" All three of us asked simultaneously.

"I can't believe it." Brendon said slowly to himself.

"What, dude who the hell was that?" Ryan asked impatiently.

"That was Pete Wentz's assistant manager. Pete saw our video, he wants to fly over here next week to see us in person!" Brendon practically screamed.

We all jumped out of our seats screaming and jumping in the air, tackling and hugging each other for at least five minutes.

"Oh my god! I can't believe this is happening! Pete Wentz wants to meet us?!" Spencer screamed.

"Ya dude, his manager said he loved us and wanted to see us live. If we do good.. We're getting signed by Pete flipping Wentz!" Bren screamed back.

"Elena! Thank you  so much, we couldn't have done this without you!!" Brendon exclaimed. All of the guys picked me up and started jumping all over again. I didn't have the heart to tell them I was moving tonight. For the time-being, I just had to be happy for them.

"I told you guys you could do it. Now y'all just gotta kick some ass when Pete  shows up!"

I was so happy for them, and for a few hours I forgot all about the issues going on. Not to mention I was secretly fan-girling so hard. I ran outside onto the driveway and screamed from the top of my lungs,

"I'm gonna meet Pete fucking  Wentz you bitches!!!!"