Chapter 2
I woke up the next morning to my alarm. Groaning, I reached over and turned it off and rolled out of bed. I heated up my straightener and combed out my hair and brushed my teeth. Ruth walked into the bathroom. "What are you doing...?"
"Getting ready for school, moron. Whaddya think." I glared at her, grumpy from the early-ness of the morning. She stood there and stared at me, then burst out laughing.
"WHAT?!"
"Oh my god, Stoney. NOt only is today Saturday, its the first day of summer Vacation and YOU GRADUATED YESTERDAY!"
i facepalemd myself, unplugged the straightener, and finished brushing my teethh. I jumped back into bed, laughing at myself, and tried to fall back asleep. A few hours later, my mother woke me up.
" Wakey wakey, baby girl!" She tore my sheets off me and started tickling me.
"MOOOMMMMMM!"
She laughed as I sat up. " I cant believe how grown up youre getting. Graduating high school, moving to London... youre all packed, right? Just for a few weeks, till we ship the rest of your things."
We decided it would be easiest to take a few weeks of clothes and have the rest shipped over later.
"Yes, mom. Everything is ready. I love you, you know that?"
We hugged, and I got dressed and ready for the rest of the day. I looked at my clock, it was about one in the afternoon. Our flight left at 7. I went onto the computer, printed out our boarding passes, and set them in my carryon with our passports and other documents. I went downstairs, made myself some brunch, and called up the guys. 15 minutes later, John, Dawn, and Mark showed up at my door step.
"Kris and Em are at dance practice, but theyll be here before you leave." Dawn informed us. "Mark said he'll drop by for a few, but his flight to Massachusets leaves soon, so yeah.."
Right on cue, the doorbell rang. On my welcome mat stood a teary eyed Mark, smiling and hugging me as he walked inside.
"Is widdle Markyboo crying over me?"
"Oh hush. I have to leave soon, but I couldnt go without saying goodbye." He said, sniffing and laughing.
"Stop crying! Your dad already booked you and John a flight to come visit me next month. This isnt goodbye, its see you later."
"I know, but still. I love you so much, Stoney." Mark and I are like brother and sister, hes as close to me as John is.
"I love you too, Mr. T"
"I remember the day I met you," He got a mischevious grin on his face. "How did it go, again? You-"
"SHUT UP!" I cut him off.
"YOU TACKLED ME IN THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT FOR WEARING YOUR LUNCHBOX ON MY HEAD!"
I got up to pounce on him. "I tackled you once, I can tackle you again!"
He laughed at me and I hugged him. He smirked. "You were a strong little 6th grade girl. Still are."
"Aw, God, Mark. Shut up, or Im gonna cry. Dont you have a flight?"
"Yeah. Guess I better go, huh? Promise to skype and call and text and-"
"GOODBYE, Mark. Love you." He kissed my nose and I kissed his forehead, then leaned over to bite his shoulder. He put me in a headlock and we walked out to his car. "Same old Stoney..."
"You bet I am!" I winked. He laughed, got in his car, and pulled out. We waved our last goodbye, and I watched him drive to the end of the street and out of sight before walking inside.
Hours later, i said my goodbyes to everyone else, put my bags with Ruth's in the back of Mom's car, and we cried our way to the airport. we checked our bags, went through security and customs, and said our last emotional goodbyes to our parents before walking to our gate.
Ruth stopped at a bathroom and looked at me. "I cant believe this is finally happening. Were all grown up. YOURE all grown up. And we're on our way to London to start our lives as independent young women in a brand new country...wow."
"Roo, shut it. Right now. too much emotion in one day. Now if youll excuse me, I need to wipe all the emotions off of my face and then we can get some food."
I went into the bathroom and started wiping the tears off my face. A familiar looking girl with beautiful brown hair walked up to me. She spoke to me with a british accent.
"Heres some make up remover, hon. Youve got racoon eyes." she smiled and we laughed together.
"Thanks. Im Stone."
"Call me...El. Stone? Thats quite the name!"
"Yep... Im thinking my parents wanted a boy."
"Nevertheless, its a beautiful name. So Stone, why were you crying?"
I laughed." Well, yesterday I graduated High School, and today Im leaving Texas behind and moving to London with my sister and cousin, so I just said goodbye to all my friends and family. Shouldve warn waterproof mascara, I guess." I chuckled. I dont normally wear make up, unlike most 17 year old girls. I keep it simple, with just mascara and lip gloss.
"Thats amazing. Im from London, maybe Ill see you around there sometime!"
"That would be great. Ive got to get going, my flight leaves soon. thanks for everything, El."
I walked out of the restroom and to the gate, where Ruth was waiting with food from Popeye's (only the best chicken restaurant ever!) and froyo. Best sister ever. We got on the plane, ate our food, and I stuck in my headphones. My One Direction playlist popped on, and i smiled as I sank back in my seat and fell asleep. London, here I come.
AUTHOR'S NOTE:
Howdy Yall! Haha, Southern Me coming out a little there. Im still building up, I PROMISE next chapter will be more interesting, since we'll actually be in London. I gave you a little bit of One Direction,though. Guess who made a special appearance in this chapter?? (Yes, I know its kind of unrealistic that she would be alone in an airport in the middle of Texas, but whatever. Dont judge me.) Hopefully you like-y, Ill update again soon! Sorry for any typos, keyboards hate me. Thank you for stumbling upon my humble little story, I hope you like it so far. Keep reading and share this with your friends! THANKS YALL! Much Love :)
