Living With Team10

Chapter 1

My name is Emily. I am 18 years old and I live in a small town in Indiana. Since I just graduated high school, I've been looking around for apartments so I can get out on my own.

Obviously, I'm looking forward to getting out of Indiana. It's just not the place for me. All of my friends have disappeared and my family just suddenly forgot I exist.

I've been looking online at apartments in California, mostly in LA. My parents say I'll never get the chance to move there. They think I won't last a week.

Little do they know I have an amazing friend in LA that is willing to let me stay with her for a little bit to get myself going.

Her name is Bella. We have been friends for 3 years now. I met her through Instagram. We have became super close in the past few years. She is 2 years older than me.

We FaceTime everyday even though the time is a little different in California. She is 3 hours behind me so it's hard to stay in touch when it's late over here on the east coast.

It is currently 3 am and I'm still on my laptop searching for apartments in LA. This change is very stressful for me.

I decided to got to bed so I don't sleep all day long tomorrow like I normally do.. I have been talking to Bella all night.

My parents do not know this yet, but I have already packed all of my clothes and things I need. I booked my flight 3 hours ago and I'm leaving for California tomorrow.

That is the whole reason I can't sleep.. I can't even hold that secret in much longer.. I've never been so excited to leave this house.

I guess I better go to bed though.

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I wake up to the sound of a text message.

Bella 💗: TODAYS THE DAY! WAKE UP

I couldn't help but smile so big.

Me: IM SO EXCITED!! I guess I should tell my parents.. 😂

Bella: you still haven't told them?! They're gonna be so mad.

Me: I'm 18 Bella.. what can they do

Bella: very true.

I laid my phone down on my bed as I got up and got somewhat ready for the day.

I walked into the bathroom and brushed my teeth and hair (somewhat) I just threw my hair up into a pony tail because I didn't feel like messing with it.

I walked downstairs to find my mom watching tv and my dad not home (when is he home)

"Mom?"

"Good morning Em. I made breakfast"

I smiled and proceeded to the kitchen.. she followed me.

"So what's up?" She asked.

"Well.. you know how I've been looking for apartments?" I asked.

"yeah...."

"Well, I kind of found one.." I mumbled.

"that's good! Where at?" She asked.

"California" I said quickly while eating my breakfast.

She didn't answer. No smile, frown, nothing.

Just stared at me. In this moment I was a little confused. I waved my hand in front of her face

"You can't go to California alone em.." she said.

"There's no stopping it now.."

"What do you mean?" She asked.

"My flight is in 3 hours.." I say while I walked upstairs to my room.

My mom chased me up the stairs and asked me a million more questions. (Like always)

She finally came around to accepting it. I mean, she kind of has to because I can't change my mind now..

My mom ended up calling my family members over to say good bye and help us pack the rest of my stuff.

When I say family members I mean my immediate family, including my grandparents.

I can't stand anyone else.

I also forgot to mention- I have a younger sister. Her name is Sarah. She's going to be more successful than I ever will be.

She makes YouTube videos and she's pretty well known on Instagram. I wouldn't say famous- but she has a few thousand followers.

She really looks up to me and I'm just trying to set a good example for her.

My family has been here for over an hour now and they haven't been any help. My sister and I done most of the packing.

To be honest, they probably don't care that I'm leaving.

"I'm really going to miss you em.." my sister says as I pull my last suitcase down stairs and put it in the car.

I gave her a hug and told her I'd see her soon.

"I'll be back for Christmas." I said smiling.

I text Bella one last time before leaving

Me: leaving now :) I'll text you when I land. don't forget about me.

Bella 💗: I would never forget about you, I'll be there early just in case.. see you soon! IM SO EXCITED.

I looked at my house and neighborhood one last time before getting into the car. It's so weird.. I feel like I'm never coming back or something.

Well, the time has come.. we're leaving for the airport.

Once we arrived I went through security and waved my family bye one last time. I'm low key going to miss them..

I boarded the plane, put my headphones in and was off to California.

A new chapter is starting in my life, I sure hope I'm making a good decision...

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author: I know this chapter was super short, but it's only the introduction :)

Please leave comments on any parts that you like/relate to. I'm so excited to write this book!