Chapter 1: Day of the move
'Rose, are you even awake? We're 15 minutes behind schedule and we need to leave in an hour! Wake up, even your brother is awake and ready! You're 17 years old, and should not be telling you to wake up!'
That's my mum. Yelling at me, only because she knows that I would do anything not to move away from the only place I've ever known as home. You see, Ocean Fields is the place I've grown up in my whole life and I know it, like I know the back of my hand. It's a small suburban area and it has the best coffee shops and it's peaceful. The most tranquil place you'll ever live in and it's only an hour away from Chicago if you need to go to the Mall. It's the best place anyone can ever grow up in, the people are so nice and I've know my friends ever since I was born and I've finally had the chance to go out with the guy I've loved for ages, but no, we have to move. We're moving like a billion miles away from my friends only because my Dad has got a new job there and the pay seems to be better. My dad is a history teacher, so he's going to be teaching at Mystic Falls High School and I guess I'll be going there too. This is such a problem because I can't go to the same bloody school my dad will be working at, that's one thing I can't be dealing with, nor can I deal with the fact that my brother Dean is going to be there too! He's 16,and annoying and is the complete opposite to me.
'Rose, are you awake?! We need to leave in 55 minutes, get your arse out of bed and do your last minute packing!' my mum screams from downstairs. Gosh, I don't think she understands me. I better not make her angry today; I have a long 3 hour drive with her. Eurgh. I drag myself out of bed and pick up the clothes I chose to wear today (I'm entering a new town, I need to at least look mysterious and make a cool first impression on people) and head towards the bathroom. It takes me 15 minutes in the shower and 5 minutes to throw on my black skinny jeans and a plain white top with my stylish spotty scarf. I take a look in my full length mirror and take in my appearance. My naturally curly hair, you know not tight curls but soft curls that pass my shoulders, my pale skin and slender body. I look at my light blue eyes and put on some black eyeliner. I take a view of my empty bedroom and feel a pang of sadness in my heart, I really don't want to leave this place. I grab my leather jacket and sunglasses of my bedside table and then grab my brown side bag with all things I need for the journey ahead. I leave my room and don't look back, I can't- I'll mess up my makeup and won't look as mysterious as I want to.
Downstairs and I grab a piece of cold toast and make myself a cup of tea. Mum walks into the kitchen and looks at me 'Once you've finished bring the box next to you to the car and then we'll leave in 10 minutes.' I nod my head to show her I've acknowledged her and she walks away. I know my mum has always wanted to move, but I never thought she would move to a small town to the middle of nowhere. I mean really?! I finish my tea, put my sunglasses on and my black leather jacket. Grab my bag and the box and head out the kitchen past the empty living room and head outside. My dad smiles at me and I try to smile back, he knows I've been against this the whole time; he's the only one who has tried to talk to me. I glance around my house and take in the view and spot my best friend Chantelle on her way to my house. I can tell she's noticed me because she's running towards me, gosh I'm going to miss her so much! She surrounds me in a hug and tightens her hold, I know she doesn't want to let go and neither do I. We finally pull apart and I look at her. I can tell she's been crying, 'Chan, don't cry please, remember we have phones and emails and social networking sites and you can drive so you can always come and see me. It's only 3 hours and I'll pay for petrol, promise!' She starts to laugh and so do I,
'Rose, before you go, here's something for you to take with you, just so you don't forget me'.
I stare at her, 'How can I ever forget you?', this girl does shock me at times. I unwrap the gift and inside the box is this silver chain with a beautiful rose pendent with an amethyst stone in the middle- purple, Chantelle's favourite colour. 'Chantelle, I can't take this, please, I can't'.
'Don't be stupid Rose, please take it, it'll give me some happiness.'
'It's beautiful and thank you so much Chantelle, and luckily because I know you so well here's the bracelet you've been wanting for ages!' She looks at me in awe and a tear rolls down her cheek. I grab hold of her one last time and say 'I love you Chantelle, promise me you won't give up on everything and you'll keep going okay?' She nods her head and lets go. 'Rose, are you ready to go?' Dean asks and I give Chantelle a small smile and get into the car. Dad starts the car and I wave to Chantelle and my brother's best friend. It's the last time I'm ever going to see her and once she's out of sight, I don't look back.
A/N this storyline came into my head way before the finale. I just wanted something different. I hope you enjoyed the first chapter! If you do please review? thank you!