Chapter 18

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Tahlia's p.o.v

" Dad no"! I huff as He tries to convince me about what him and Dylan talked about. He continues to look at the road and not once looking at me.

" It's for the best, I have found a great place there and it will be perfect for us" Dad sighs.

" Dad please no" I sigh.

" I'm sorry Tahlia, But moving to California will be good for us, Los Angeles has too many bad memories and we will come back in 2 years when everything is much better" Dad sighs.

The answer was final. In a week my family and I would be moving to Califronia and returning in 2 years.

I step out of the car as Liam holds my hand walking me inside. I walk to the kitchen and grab out my phone.

I text Summer and Tayla, Riley and Dylan, and I tell them to come over. They all reply with an okay.

Soon enough there's a small knock on the door as I open it to see Dylan and Riley.

" Hey guys" I smile as they both say hello and walk in.

" Uhm so are you better now"? Riley asks.

" Yeah.. I think so" I smile as I pass them both a cup of soda.

The door bell rings as I quickly run down and let Summer and Tayla in.

" Where were yoy last night"? Tayla asks

" I went home" I gently smile as we walk upstairs.

" Well that's boring" Summer huffs as we all walk to the kitchen.

" So why did you invite us all here"? Riley asks

" I uh have something important to tell you" I sigh as everyone looks up at me and listens.

" What is it"? Tayla asks.

" You can tell us" Riley nods.

" Just say it" Summer huffs

" In a week Im moving to California for 2 years" I quickly say without taking a breath.

" What why"?! Summer freaks.

" Dad wants me to"I shrug taking a sip of my water.

" That's not fair. Just live with Summer here" Riley huffs

" Yeah and what about Joey"? Tayla says.

" Joey and I are over" I shrug.

" Since when"?! Riley's eyes widen.

" Since last night when we had a fight" I look down wanting to avoid their faces.

" Well if you're coming back in 2 years we will wait" Summer nods.

" Really"?! I smile.

" You're worth the wait Tahls" Dylan shakes his head.

" Yeah of coarse" Tayla nods as Riley grins.

" Thanks guys" I smile as we all pull in for a group hug.

4 days later

Its a friday and the whole week of school has been okay. Exept for the fact that I have had to see Joey every day but not once have I spoke to him. He occasionally tries to talk to me but no... he doesn't even know im moving

Anyway it's lunch and right now I'm sitting at a table with Summer, Tayla, Riley, Dylan, Jett, Troy and... Joey.

" So California hey"? Jett asks me as my eyes widen knowing Joey will now know.

" what about California"?! Joey looks over at Jett.

" What don't you know"? Jett asks.

I look over at Dylan in a shit way as he shrugs.

" Tahlia's moving to California tomorrow" Jett shrugs as Joey sits there with his mouth wide open.

" Anyway when you get back can you bring me a souvineer" Riley laughs.

" What kind"? I laugh.

" Lollies, food and definitely a drink"! Summer cheers as Tayla laughs.

" I'm going to miss you guys" I shake my head.

" it's fine you'll be back for senior year"! Dylan grins.

" I guess" I smile.

" Im going to the bathroom I'll be right back" Riley nods.

" Yeah I'll go too" Jett says as they stand up and walk off.

" Okiee I need some food, I'm going to the canteen" Tayla smiles.

" I'm coming" Troy and Summer say in unison.

As Dylan, Joey and I sit at the table Dylan playfully kicks my feet under the table as Joey coughs.

" Tahlia can I please talk to you.." Joey sighs.

" Sure..." I huff as Dylan remains sitting as Joey and I walk about 4 metres away.

" I am so so sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you, hit you and I definitely didn't mean to tell you that we are off" Joey shakes his head. 

" Joey I don't care anymore" I try and walk off as he grabs my hand.

"I still love you" He says as he looks down at our hands.

" Well you should've thought about that. I'm moving anyway what's the point Joey" I shake my head.

" I don't want you to get with anyone while you are in California" Joey shakes his head.

" You know what Joey, for once that's not your decision" I shake my head yanking my hand away from his.

" One more chance Tahlia, that's all I want" He sighs.

" Nah sorry Joey, Besides.. Isn't Izabella way more fun than me"? I sarcastically smile at him before walking back to Dylan, Jett and Riley.

" Okay guys, all meet at Tahlia's house before 10 am" Summer nods as her eyes fill with tears as Tayla sniffles.

" Guys please don't cry"! I frown as I hug both of them.

" It's just, nothing will be the same" Summer cries onto my shoulder.

" Guys I'm not dead"! I laugh as everyone does too.

Saturday 9:55am

The car was packed. Liam was asleep in the back seat and dad was in the driver's seat ready to leave.

" Summer, You have always been my best friend, when I get back I will bring you lollies and a huge hug" I sniffle as I hug Summer.

" Tayla, I hope you and Troy go well and that you get everything you ever wanted" I gently smile as Tayla wraps her arms around me.

" Riley you have always been there for me even when you are a goof and never take anything serious, I hope everything with Evey goes well" I smile as he nods hugging me.

" Dylan.. I will never stop missing my best friend while I'm in California. I'll call and text you, well I'll call and text all of you guys every day but Dylan thankyou"! I cry into his shoulder as he begins to cry.

" I uh.. I was hoping Joey would be here, but hey" I gently smile as I get into the front seat.

" I love you guys" I cry as they all wave goodbye as the car begins to drive.

This was the new beggining.

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