I was super-duper-uber-mega bored in Geography while our teacher was practically "lecturing" us on Europe and its many countries and rivers and blah blah blah... got bored and wrote this. :) Enjoy!
Go to Forks, Washington, they said.
You'll have fun, they said.
You know what I say?
Yeah right.
My (secretly abusive) parents, Aaron and Jess DuPree, are convinced that I, their sixteen year old daughter (I'm Grace, by the way), need time away from home. I call that crap. I know my parents are getting divorced and are having social service battles and have wanted to get rid of me since I was twelve.
I'm flying to Washington, and whats bad is that I have no family there. All I have is my money and clothes.
I pull out my phone and dial the sheriff's office in Forks. Jess -I dont remember the last time I called either of the Mom or Dad- loaded it in before I left. I place the phone by my ear and wait for the ringing to end.
"Sheriff Charlie Swan. How can I help you?" a male voice said.
"Hi. Yes. My name is Grace DuPree and-"
"DuPree?" Charlie interupted.
"Yes."
"Are you related to Aaron DuPree, by any chance?" I was slightly taken aback.
"Uh.. Yes. Why?"
"He has a daughter, I dont know if its you or not, but they are all in trouble with social services."
"Sir, I'm Aaron's daughter. I'm on a plane flying to Forks as we speak," not lying. The plane is now in the air. "And I was calling to ask and see if you could pick me up at the airport. I kinda need a ride and a place to stay."
"I can find you a place to stay. I'll pick you up. I'll be in the uniform."
"Thank you, sir."
"No problem."
"Sir! Before you go, I have one more question. On our way to... wherever, can you explain why my family is in trouble with S.S., please?"
"Of course."
"Thanks. Bye."
"Good bye." and with that, he hung up. I slip my phone into my gray hoodie front pocket. I lean back and close my eyes.
When will this plane ride end!
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