I convinced Mother to let me finish out junior year homeschooled. I worked with Tatum some of the weeks, but the rest of the time I spent losing myself in the woods. My last interaction with Paul had left me shaken. I kept replaying the tense moment. There was so much unsaid in that stare. It would take years to unpack it all. I hadn't seen him since. I was too scared to face him. I decided it would be better if we weren't friends. I had already pushed Jared away. What was one more person?
I liked to be alone with the woods. Tatum had come, at first. Then I pushed her away too. We only saw each other for schoolwork days. Outside of that, I didn't reach out to hang. I was fine with being solitary. At first I explored the green expanse of La Push. When I got bored of that, I switched to bringing blunts, alcohol, or a mix of both with me. I didn't drink till I was black anymore. Just enough to take away the consistent ache in my heart.
Tatum graduated her online courses in late May. Her parents proposed the congratulatory road trip. I was all for the idea. Who wouldn't want to drive in the Lorch's old VW van all the way down to Arizona? The idea of getting away from Forks for the summer was enticing. No worries about running into ghosts of the past. Maybe I would be able to save the one friendship I wanted to keep.
The first day of June, Mother drove me to the Lorch's. I had one suitcase stuffed with necessities and other goodies. The rest I would do without. We were traveling with Tatum's older sister, Tori, the same that was Jared's ex. A few of my vague friends from school who were closer with Tatum were coming as well. Obviously all that party chaperoning had turned her into a social butterfly. I was surprised that they were coming along, but not upset. There were enough of us that the van was still comfortable. Luggage was tossed into the trunk-turned-bed space.
As we drove out of La Push, I felt excitement unfurl like a wild banner within me. The anticipation of a new adventure sent a thrill across my senses. It was time for new beginnings and new friends, a time to forget my past woes and focus on my future.
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A/N
This is short, just a lead into the second part of this book. Kat has no idea what's coming. Will this trip be the escape she was looking for? Or will it bring other things to light?
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luckless
Fanfictionin which tragic stories of bad luck, broken relationships, and supernatural destinies transpire. Kat Cameron is reckless. Paul Lahote is a hothead. Two fiery personalities don't mix. But can they, to sate the whims of the universe?
