Then I woke up...
I jumped out of bed, ran downstairs to my parents. "Mom! Are we moving?" She looked at me like I had 2 heads.
"Moving! Where did you get that from? That's crazy!" She said, shocked.
I sighed. "It was just a dream." I breathed to myself. "Never mind Mom!" I ran back upstairs.
I grabbed my phone and texted Joe. "What time today? I want you to meet my best friend, Ella Valentine! You'll love her! She's the nicest slut you'll ever meet!" Yes. Ella is a slut. But she doesn't care if I call her one because she calls me one too. It's sort of like that friend nickname thing. It's only okay if we say it though. I'm thinking about having Joe join our little crew. It'll be fun.
I felt my phone vibrate in my hand. I opened it to see a text from Joe. "Oh she sounds fun! How about 12:00?" I texted back on my hot pink Royal Phone. (A/N: ya know how in like nick shows they have like the pear phones and stuff? Well I present to you, the Royal Phone!)
"Sure be at my house at 12:00 then! :)"
I then texted Ella. "Hey Slut! Can you come over around 12:00 ish? I want you to meet someone! ;)"
I waited for her to text back. "Sure! Can I come over sooner? I want to get out of my house!" I read. "Yes! Of course you know your welcome here anytime! We've only been best friends since 1st grade!" I responded.
I put my phone down and checked the time. It was 10:34. That gives me enough time to shower and get ready.
I hopped in the shower. Once I got out I changed into a pink heart sweater, dark blue jeggings, black combat boots and a black beanie.
I checked the time again and the clock said 12:15. I curled my hair and went downstairs.
Just as I reached the bottom of my staircase I saw Ella playing with Morgan and Macey.
I coughed and they looked up. "I told you I would be here early." She smiled. I laughed and we waited for Joe to come.
Finally we heard the doorbell ring. I opened the door, careful not to let mischief out, and let Joe in.
"Hey Joe! This is Ella Valentine! Ella, this is Joseph, or Joe, Krenn!" They shook hands. Ella couldn't keep her eyes off him. I could already tell she liked him. I know my best friend.
We all went into my room as we tried to keep Morgan and Macey out. Finally we gave up and let them in. They sat on the floor of my room watching Liv and Maddie of Disney Channel.
We talked and laughed for a good hour until my laptop starting ringing. I was getting a video chat and I knew exactly who it was from.
I leaped off my bed and over to my laptop and I opened it and saw a handsome, familiar face smiling back at me.
"Marco!" I smiled. At that name Morgan and Macey jumped on my bed. I sat down with my laptop facing everyone.
He waved. "How are my beautiful sisters? And Ella? And friend?" I laughed, "we're all very good! But we miss you so much! You have to come home!" I heard Morgan and Macey chime in a few we miss yous. He looked down. "You know I can't. I do ask and try but it's very busy here." I nodded and looked down feeling the tears form in my eyes.
Marco is our older brother. 2 years ago he was stationed in Iraq. He hasn't been home since and the only way we get to see him is through video call. We used to be best friends.
"Hey, don't be sad! We'll see each other soon enough! Now are you going to introduce me to your new friend?" He is never sad. Always cheering people up. He is always such a positive person.
I forced a faint smile. "This is Joseph Krenn. His Mother is Mom's new boss." Joe waved and Marco nodded, waving back.
We talked for what felt like hours. I had so much to tell him! I had to introduce him to mischief since we only got him last week, tell him about Matthew since he is always supportive and excited I hear me talk so much about something I love. He told us about all the adventures he gets to go on and all the soldiers he was friendly with who got killed. All his friends and new techniques they discover.
In the background I heard some yelling and horns being sounded. My brave brother, calm as always, said," I have to go there was a sneak attack down my the fort next to us." We all jumped panicking. "Is everyone okay?" I panicked. He nodded. "A few shot and a few hurt but no fatal." I nodded.
"I don't want to hang up. I don't want to say goodbye yet." I pleaded as tears were forming in my eyes. He shook his head. "I have to make sure everyone is alright. And you are my sister. Do you know what that means? That means you are a Cliffords. And the Cliffords family is brave. I will call you as soon as I can! Tell mom and dad I love them. I love you guys." He said so strongly. "I love you." I said, my voice cracking.
After Morgan and Macey said goodbye I hung up and immediately started crying into Joe's shoulder. As he comforted me, Ella took Morgan and Macey into their room.
Just before they walked out of the door I heard Macey, "Why is she crying?" Morgan and Macey were only 3 when we was stationed in Iraq so they didn't really understand. Little did they know him.
My little sisters are correct, though. Why am I crying? I should be proud of my brother. He is fighting for our country. He is brave. I must be brave also. I got up and wiped the make up under my eyes. I held out my hand for Joe to take it and I led him downstairs.
We went into the screening room and played a movie as Ella joined us.
I don't know why but we couldn't focus on the movie. We were too hyper. It was around 5:00 so we decided to invite a few people over. A few people turned out to be a full blown party.
Once it got crazy I stood on my living room table with a bull horn and shouted, "We are getting to rough. We have fine china. So! Let's move the party downstairs for a little SPIN THE BOTTLE! WOO!" I hyped up the crowd as Ella and I led them down stairs. Joe grabbed an empty glass snapple bottle and we all made a circle.
I went first and the bottle landed on...
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