My Big Break

Chapter 7

"ARIANA! THIS IS AMAZING! I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!" my friend Alexa screams through the phone.

"Thanks. But I have to move to LA. I won't see you as much."

"Oh. Well, that's ok! We'll have to make the best of it while you're still here. How about we do something? You can come over around six."

"Ok, umm," I glance at the clock amd see that it's 3:45. "Sure, sounds good. I'll see you."

"Ok, bye!"

As I hang up, I hear Alexa giggling in the background. What have I gotten myself into?

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I drive up to Alexa's house at 5:55. It doesn't look suspicious, but you never know with Alexa, she's the queen of surprises.

And not just any surprises, but the kind when you least expect it and you almost pee your pants. Gotta love her.

I slowly get out of my car, cautious of my surroundings and walk to the door. As I ring the bell, I hear a crash and hushed whispers.

"Come in!" Alexa yells from inside.

I slowly open the door and peak inside.

It's pitch black.

"Um, Alexa?" I say, hesitantly.

"Just come in, there's nothing to worry about. I won't bite."

I laugh a little and make my way in. As soon as I open the door, i am blinded by flashing lights and loud screams.

"Surprise!" everyone says together.

I am shocked. I expected Alexa to do something, but I could never have imagined something this big. I probably have the best friend ever.

"Wow, thanks everyone! You really surprised me. Thanks for being here"

"Surprise, Ariana! You deserve it! I'm so proud of you!" Alexa yells across the room. "Now let's eat! We have all your favorites,"

After we all finished eating, we sat around and talked about everything. I told everyone how I have to live in LA and can't visit that often. They seemed to understand.

"Hey Ariana," Alexa whispers after most of the people have left. "Want to go up to my room so we can talk in private? I want to tell you something."

I nod and follow Alexa upstairs. Her room is huge, it's painted a cream color with a blue and green color scheme. It reminds me of the ocean.

"What is it that you want to tell me?"

"Well, I can't very well let my best friend go to the other side of the country without saying goodbye. I don't know what I'll do without you. It'll be so boring here."

"Aw, Alexa! I'll miss you too. I wish there was some way we could keep in touch. Other than calling each other."

"Well..." Alexa starts, pausing for dramatic effect, " what if I move to LA with you?"

"What? You would do that for me?"

"Of course, you're my best friend."

"Well, I don't know. I'd be really busy. We still wouldn't be able to talk much since I'd be busy filming the show."

"About that..." Alexa says with a grin creeping across her face.

"What did you do now?" I groan.

"What, nothing!"

I give her an unconvinced glare.

"I didn't do anything, I swear...except I may or may not have called Dan Schneider and asked if I could be an extra on the show. And he may have said yes!" she concludes with a huge smile.

"You did not! Oh, of course you did," I say, acting like I'm annoyed while I'm screaming with joy inside. "So you're really moving to LA. Really?"

"Yep! I leave in three weeks. What about you?"

"Two weeks. I'm so excited! So that means I'll see you almost everyday. This is great!"

"I know! Well, I guess I should start shutting down the party," Alexa says with a glance at the clock by her bed. It's almost midnight.

"I guess so. So I'll see you soon?"

"Yep! I'll see you at the airport to say good bye. At least it's only for a week."

"Okay, see you then. Bye," I say while giving her a quick hug and leaving her house.

I drive home and get ready for bed. As I lay under the covers, I stare out the window. A glimmer catches my eye. I search the window for more movement when the tree outside my room rustles.

It's probably just the wind I tell myself.

I sigh, in too good of a mood to ponder on what it could be. I roll over and fall into a dreamless sleep.

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Hi. I (tried) to add a little drama, let me know if you like it. Sorry the conversation was so awkward and long, I'm not that great of a writer.

And by the way, I am aware that this doesn't actually happen, (I don't think) Alexa moves to LA, but it fits in with the plot I have in mind.

I think I'm going to try to add a new chapter every Friday, so be looking forward to that.

Don't forget to vote and follow :)

~Em