Chapter 1: The Big Move

Kaitlyn Belpois was a typical teenager that had it all: Great friends, Great family, Cheer Captain, and Pro dancer. However, that all changed when a horrid F5 tornado ripped through her hometown of Joplin, Missouri.

Kaitlyn's POV

My family and I rushed out of the basement underneath the wreckage of what used to be our home. As soon as I seen the sight, I bursted into tears. My hometown was gone; Demolished, Disintegrated.

"Kaitlyn, honey, don't cry." My mom said as she hugged me close.

"How can I not? Everything's gone. Done." I said, wiping my eyes and glasses.

"We can always rebuild… Although it will take some time." My mom said, kicking around wreckage with her foot.

"Some time? More like 3 years." I said, as I felt the tears coming on me again.

Just then, my dad came from underneath, as he hung up his phone.

"Well, I got great news." He said, as he shoved his phone in his pocket. Boy, this better be good.

"What is it?" I asked, wiping my face with my sleeve.

"Well, my brother said that we can stay with him for the time being in France, and that you can attend school with your cousin as a boarder, while Joplin is being rebuilt." My dad said, smiling. I know he was trying to cheer me up, but it wasn't working.

"That sounds… Nice I guess." I said. I love Jeremie, but I like my home better. I'm going to miss everyone.

"He's already made arrangements for us to be there next Monday. It'll be a fresh start, Kaitlyn." My dad said. My mom joined his side with a smile on his face.

I noticed I had a stain on my glasses, and I quickly wiped my glasses. I'd only been to France once, But that was when I was like 4 or 5. I kind of remember it, but not totally. I had to admit, it would be nice to see Jeremie again. I haven't seen or talked to him since 2008.

"Trust me, Kaitlyn. You'll love boarding school. It's so much better than regular school. Trust me." My mom said, reassuring me.

I'm not so sure about this… But my dad was right. It would be a fresh start, and I can also bond with my Aunt and Uncle that I rarely see.

"So when are we leaving again?" I asked.

"Next week. Trust me, you'll love it Kaitlyn." My dad said, and then kissed my forehead.

I hope he was right, but hey. I needed somewhere to stay, and I heard the schooling is a lot better overseas then in America. Drag, huh? I'm a little nervous though… You know what if the kids there only speak French and I don't understand a thing? Which shouldn't be a problem, because I'm already fluent in French...? Or what if I don't fit in? All things a teenager was dreading. Ugh. But, I am kind of excited.