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Option 5 (last one)

This one is only a prologue :)
Prologue
    November 14
I felt a warmth on my face and slowly opened my eyes. The clock by my bed read 10:37. Slowly, I rose from my sleeping position and stretched my arms towards the ceiling. Light streamed through my partially opened blinds. I rustled the blankets, looking for my phone that I probably slept on last night. Not seeing it, I shook my blankets until I heard my phone hit the carpet with a 'thump'. I groaned and reached for it. Once I felt the rectangular object, I pulled it up. I smiled at the sight of 31 text from my friends group chat. They were all wishing me a happy birthday. My Birthday was yesterday and let me just say, it was awesome. The lights, the stars, the cake...
    I layed in bed and scrolled through Pinterest.  Aww, I so ship them. I am totally in love with this cartoon called Miraculous. I know it's a children's show, but it's so good. My phone dinged and I redirected my eyes to the top of my screen. My face paled. Oh please don't ruin my morning, I was actually planning on enjoying today. I slowly clicked the text and read it.
Jayden: Hey babe, wanna come over?
Me: I don't think I can, my parents wanted to have some quality family time.
Jayden: Oh, ok. How about later?
    I bit my lip, I need another excuse. What can I say?
Me: I'm hanging out with Kailee tonight, Sorry babe
    I mentally high fived myself. That was a good one
Jayden: Oh, ok. Call me later Babe
Me: Ok, bye
    In case you're wondering, yes, that's my boyfriend. I know you're probably thinking why is she afraid of a text from her boyfriend? Well you see, Me and Jayden don't exactly have the best relationship. We have been dating for almost two years now. In the beginning he was the sweetest boy I had ever met, but about five months in, he started to act a little different...
    Ok, by a little, I mean a lot.  He started yelling at me, hitting me, stalking me... I.... can't do this right now. I wiped my eyes and threw my legs over the side of the bed. Today, I'm gonna have a good day.
            At Breakfast...
    I skipped down the stairs to be met with a scrumptious smell. Mhmm, pancakes... I ran into the kitchen and saw my mother in the apron I made her for her 15th anniversary. It's bright yellow with green plaid in the middle. Her name is sewed across the chest in red with a flower on each side.
    She turned to me and flashed me a smile, though something seemed off. I quickly shrugged it off and walked over to her. I gave her a hug and stole a piece of bacon.
" Morning mom" I turned to see dad sitting at the counter sipping his coffee typing away on his laptop. I walked over and pressed a kiss to his cheek.
" Morning dad"
"Morning" He smiled at me before going back to his laptop. That's weird, he usually doesn't smile. I sat on a stool and turned on my phone once again. No text, weird. Just as that thought crossed my mind, a text popped up, It was from Kailee.
Kailee: Hey H
Me: Hey KK
Kailee: Wanna hang out this afternoon?
Didn't I just lie about that to get out of hanging with Jayden?
Me: Sure, what time?
Kailee: 3?
Me: K
    I heard a clank and looked up. My mom had made me a plate of pancakes with bacon, eggs, and strawberries.
"Thanks mom"
" No problem" I watched her and my dad make eye contact. They spoke through their eyes. My dad nodded.
" Hey sweetie, we were thinking about having family time today, hope w does that sound?"
Well poop
            After breakfast and getting ready...
    We buckled our seat belts and mom started backing out of the driveway. Dad turned on the radio and former boy bander Niall Horan's new song starts blasting through the car. I jump in my seat along with my dad. His hand quickly turns the volume dial lower.
"Oh Harper, isn't this song from that guy from the band you like?"
" You're right sweetie, what's their name again? One Way?" I groan.
" One Direction" I correct " And the last time I listened to them, I was 12."
" But I heard you singing along to this song last week!" Mother exclaimed. My face turned a deep shade of red. Ok, maybe I still listen to One Direction, occasionally.  I didn't answer and pulled out my phone. On the lock screen was two missed text from Nicky.
NIcky<3: Hey, was wondering if you wanted to hang at Brian's tonight.
Nicky<3: Please, Serena and Kailee are going
    I scoffed. Kailee wanted to go to a party, not hang out. Unbelievable. You see, me and my friends are considered part of the 'Popular' group, but just because you're popular, doesn't mean you're Regina George. I mean sure my friends act a little bratty sometimes, but other than that, we're pretty cool people. Apparently their under the belief that if you're popular, you're expected to attend every party and game. Me on the other hand, begs to differ. You see, I'm not your average popular girl. I'm not girly, whiny, or stupid. I'm actually basically the opposite. I prefer playing basketball over painting nails, and I prefer hanging with the guys over shopping with the girls. I actually met the girls through the guys. I was friends with the guys first, and they decided to introduce me to their girlfriends. I mean don't get me wrong, I like hanging with the girls, but sometimes, they're just too much.
Me: Will the guys be there?
Nicky<3: Who? Sammy, Derek, Cam, and Jay?
Me: Yeah
Nicky<3: Ofc, have you ever seen them not show up for a party?
    I grinned and quickly texted her ok.
Nicky<3: K, be at mine at 3 so we can go shopping and get ready
Me: Ok
    I put my phone down and looked up to see my dad looking  down at his phone and mom's eyes on the road. Weird, dad usually is typing away on the computer. I cleared my throat and mom looked at me through the rearview mirror.
" Yes?"
" Where are we going?"
" It's a surprise."
" But I hate surprises."
" Too bad." I huffed.
" Well at least tell me how much longer."
" About fifteen minutes."
"Ugh" I plopped my head against the seat.  I feel like I'm forgetting something. Then my eyes widened in worry.
" Where are Caroline and Callie?"
" Rose has them."  I let out a breath of relief. Caroline and Callie are my four year old twin sisters. Caroline is the sweet and innocent one. She is very sympathetic and kind. Callie on the other hand, is sassy and a prankster. We always have to keep an eye on that one. They both strongly resemble me. With wavy dark brown hair that reaches a couple inches past their shoulders(Callie's waiver that Caroline's), green eyes(Caroline's are darker), and skin a little lighter than mine, it's no doubt we're sisters.
'" We're here"
" Finally" I step out of the car and my mouth drops open, for they have brought me to a freaking BTS concert.
"No freaking way" I blinked and rubbed my eyes in disbelief.
" Surprise" A familiar voice whispered in my ear. My eyes doubled in size. He's not really here.
" You there babydoll?" I squealed and in one motion turned around and squeezed him to death.
Meet Tanner Charming, my best friend since birth. Him and his twin brother Zach moved to New York to attend a two year basketball scholarship. I haven't seen them since. I felt arms surround me from behind.
" Hey babyface" I heard a quite similar voice say. I turned and wrapped my arms around Zach.
I laughed through my tears.
" Hey crapface"
" Aww" He cooed " It's funny how you think your face looks any better than mine." I punched him in the stomach. I quickly retracted my arm.
" Dang boy, what's under your shirt, rocks?" I hissed in pain. He smirked.
" Nope, just rock hard abs"
" Sure"
" I'm serious, I'll show you if you'd like"
" I'm good" I rolled my eyes.
" Well maybe you'd like to feel mine, their better than his" Tanner boasted.
" Oh, yeah?"
" Yeah"
" Prove it" Before Tanner could tackle Zach I grabbed them both my the ear. They whined in pain.
" Let's go, we'll be late"
After the concert
" I can't believe I held jungkook's hand!"
" We know, we saw it"
" How come I didn't get invited on stage and hugged by all the members?" Zach pouted.
" Or get sung to" Tanner teased. Zach glared at his brother before turning back to you with a bigger pout. I was still grinning.
They walked me to my car and gave me a kiss on the forehead. By now, It was 3:15 and I was starving. I looked at my phone to see four unread text and two missed calls, all from Nicky. I clicked call back. She picked up immediately and started yelling at me.
" Where are you?" Her voice was raised.
" With my parents"
"Why"
" A Surprise"
" You're not telling me enough. What was the surprise? It must have been good. I mean, you ditched us for it." I took a deep breath and prepared myself.
" Tanner and Zach are back, and we went to a BTS concert together" I said quietly. The line was quiet, too quiet. Then I heard an ear piercing scream.
" You WHAT?"
" Went to a BTS concert" I mumbled. She scoffed.
" Anything else awesome you're hiding?" I stayed quiet " Well?"
" I was invited on stage and got to meet them"
" OH MY GOD!"  She screeched and I heard her telling the story to the rest. They immediately bombarded me with questions. After answering them, I ended the call.
My mother cleared her throat. It was then I realized we had came to a stop.
" Where are we?" I asked. She smiled before they lead me out the car. I noticed the sign in front of us. No Way. She had brought me to Peaches and Greens, my favorite buffet. They only take me maybe once every year or two, so it must be a special occasion. I turned to them.
"Why?"
" We'll tell you inside." They shared a glance before we walked in.
    We had already got our food and were sitting at the table enjoying our meal. My mind floated back to the question of why we were here.
" Wait, so why are we here again?" I questioned while chewing on some mashed potatoes. My mom took a deep breath and my dad took a hold of her hand. I glanced at them curiously. 
"Honey, you see..." My dad gave her an encouraging look. She turned and looked me in the eyes.
" We're moving"
    "ARE YOU SERIOUS!" Kailee scratched through the phone. I exhaled loudly.
" Yup, right in the middle of my meal, I walked out and didn't talk to them the whole ride home."
" Did you tell Jayden?" I winced.
" I don't know how."
" He's a nice guy, I'm sure he won't take it too hard." That is where she is wrong. For the past while, as I mentioned before, he hasn't been so 'nice'. I told her ok and hung up. Time to call Jayden, at least this will give me a way to break up with him. No, I shouldn't tell him until I'm gone, I don't want to deal with him.
    There's a knock on my bedroom door. I slowly get up and trudge to the door. I open it to see Tanner and Zach. It all hits me.
" YOU DIDN'T COME TO SEE ME DID YOU?" I screamed in their face.
" What are you talking ab--"
" YOU CAME TO PUT ME IN A GOOD MOOD SO MAYBE I WOULDN'T BE AS MAD ABOUT MOVING" They looked at each other.
" Now, you know--" Zach started.
" I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU GUYS" I slam the door in their face. Ok, I could have handled that a little better.

                A week later
    I guess this is it. I take a final look at the place that was once my home
. I slowly get into the car. My parents worriedly glance at me before starting the engine. Goodbye Arizona...