Chapter 2

When I woke up Wednesday morning, I immediately checked my computer for a new message from Justin.

This time I wasn't surprised when I saw that Justin had messaged me, because I was actually used to it, believe it or not.

Hey. Bringing a friend won't be a problem, cause we have plenty of room. I'm gonna be in California for most of the summer, so it'll be great. Just give me your friend's name and stuff and I can contact her too. Then we can set dates and stuff. Can't wait to see you guys! – Justin

I just smiled to myself while I texted Sheridan to give me her info. We continued talking about this whole thing even after Sheridan went home last night. Her mom talked to my mom, and now it feels like they've lived here for years.

I got ready for my third to last day of school, throwing on random clothes and throwing my hair up in a messy bun.

I was too excited to eat any heavy food, so I grabbed a bagel n my way out the door and got on my bus.

Later that Day

When I got off the school bus, I walked straight passed my house and knocked on Sheridan's door. She answered after I rang the bell for the third time.

"Hey girl!" She said as I walked inside her house. It was still mostly empty space, considering she moved in two days ago.

"How was school?" She asked, handing me a can of soda.

I shrugged. "It was okay. I'm just glad it's gonna be over soon."

There was a silence, and then I said, "So did Justin call your mom yet?"

Sheridan took a sip of her Mountain Dew and smiled. "Yup. Everything's all set. How about you?"

I gave her a "duh" look, and smiled. "Of course!"

We both laughed, and then I said, "I just can't wait. Can you believe we'll be on our way to the best summer ever in just a few days?"

She shook her head and looked into the distance. "No, I can't. This is going to be so much fun. Don't you think? And I get to visit home, only right after I've left. It's so perfect."

She looked like she was reminiscing, so I gave her some space.

Justin, Sheridan and I all exchanged numbers yesterday. Justin sent me a text, bringing Sheridan back to reality.

"Is that Justin?" She asked, looking eager.

"Yeah, it is." I read the message out loud.

Hey Shelby. I'm just so excited for this weekend, aren't you?

"Tell him yeah you are!" She half-screamed.

So I did, and then he replied in a matter of seconds.

How's Sheridan? Is she hype?

Sheridan took my phone and replied for herself. I just couldn't get over how amazing this was going to be.

I was also super surprised when my mom agreed to let me go too. I could have sworn all of my hopes and dreams would have been crushed, but she totally surprised me with this one.

And the fact that I actually had someone to have a great time with only added to the fun of it all.

"You okay?"

I looked back at Sheridan and smiled.

"Yeah, I'm perfectly fine." Because I was, for once.