Disclaimer: The only things I own are the plot line and Reileigh Stanton.
Putnam's Daughter
Chapter One
Saying Good-Bye
(Sarah's POV)
Kate was leaving, impossible as it seemed. Her father's new job moved their entire family to California. Now we have to say good-bye.
Flash Back
One night when all of us were hanging out at Nicky's, Kate broke the news. Reid and Tyler had just sat down from playing a game of pool against Aaron and one of his friends; Caleb and Pogue were sitting next to us with their arms around our shoulders.
"Um, I have some pretty big news you guys," Kate nervously spoke as everyone turned their eyes to her.
"My dad called me three nights ago," she continued, "He's got a new job in California. We move in two weeks."
"You've known for three days, and you're just now telling us?" Pogue yelled angrily.
"I didn't know how to break the news, Pogue! This is a big deal. Do you know how hard telling you guys I'm moving across the country is?"
"Life's not easy. You should have at least told me before now!" he replied standing up, grabbing his black leather jacket off the back of his chair.
"Pogue-"
"I don't want to hear it Kate!"
He stomped out of Nicky's and left on his bike.
End Flash Back
Ever since Kate told everyone the big news we've all been less happy, but it didn't hit any of us as bad as it did Pogue. Kate meant the world to him, and despite them breaking up two days after her announcement of the move, he couldn't imagine life with out her
Even though Kate's move impacted Pogue more than me, her move changed my life more than it did his. She was my first friend when I moved to Spencer, my roommate, best friend, and Kate brought Caleb and me together. I don't know what to expect from now on. I could tell Kate everything, but now I don't know where I'll turn. Sure there's e-mail, but it's not the same as girls' night where we can both vent about everything. There's no guarantee that I'll even like my new roommate. I wish there was a way for her to stay, but I know there isn't.
Just as Kate's about to board her plane we hug, and she whispers in my ear, "If you ever need me, just call, I'll take a red eye to get back if I need too."
Tears began to form in my eyes as I replied, "I will, the same goes for you."
She then hugged Caleb and Pogue. As Kate was walking to board the plane the tears that had been forming in my eyes began fall. I could tell Pogue was near tears as well.
Caleb put his arm around my shoulder to comfort me.
The car ride home from the airport was silent except for the engine. None of us wanted to speak, nor felt the need to. What was done was done.
When we reached the dorms Caleb walked me to my door. Before I searched for my key to my door we hugged each other tightly, and shared a sweet good-night kiss.
"When does your new roommate get here?" Caleb asked as I began to search for my key.
"Sometime tomorrow," I mumbled with a pen in my mouth while rummaging through my messy purse.
"What do you say tomorrow I come over around ten thirty and wait for her with you?"
"That sounds good to me," I smiled as I put my key into the door.
"Night," he said before kissing me on the cheek.
"Night."