DISCLAIMER: I don't own Hannah Montana, or any other proper/brand names I use in this story. I just own the idea.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Thanks to nazgurl92 and cherrybomb54 for the reviews and all who added for story/author alert. I'm glad you like what I've done so far. This chapter is kinda short ( because it's mainly just one big conversation between Jackson and Mr. Stewart), but it's very important. I hope yout like and R&R.
Letting Go
CHAPTER 2:
"Dad, dad, dad!?" Jackson was still screaming and running around trying to find his father. "I got it, dad!"
"Woah, woah, slow down, son!" Robbie Ray said as Jackson nearly ran him over. "Got what?"
"Look what I got in the mail!" Jackson said, handing over the letter. "Look who finally sent me a notice!"
"Well why don't you open it?" His dad replied. "How do you know it's good news?"
"It has to be good news, dad!" Jackson said, taking the letter back. "Why would they waste the time and the paper if it wasn't?"
"I'm just saying that you shouldn't jump to conclusion too quickly." Robbie Ray said. "Now open the darn thing! You got me all fired up and excited now!"
Jackson carefully opened the letter. He pulled out the paper inside and slowly began to read it out loud:
"Dear Jackson Stewart,
After taking your application and personnel essay into careful consideration, the board members and I would like to inform and congratulate you on your acceptance to the University of Pittsburgh! "
"Well how 'bout that." Robbie Ray said, patting his son on the back. "What else does it say?"
"To assure us that you will in fact be in attendance at our state credited university," Jackson continued. "simply log on to the website, and fill out a small acceptance form. I thank you for choosing the University of Pittsburgh. I'm looking forward to seeing and greeting you on move in day on the 25th of August. Congratulations once again!" Jackson paused for a moment before finishing. "And it's signed by Dean Williams!"
"Well I guess congratulations is in order." Robbie Ray said. "But really, son. You're not thinking about accepting this, are you?"
"Why wouldn't I?" Jackson asked in disbelief. "Pitt is one of the best, if not, the best engineering school there is! How could I turn down such an offer!?"
"What about USC?" His dad asked. "You were so hell-bent on going there."
"I'd love to go to USC." Jackson replied. "But Pitt's an engineering school! It's something they specialize in! I wouldn't be getting that kind of training at USC."
"I don't know if you were with your sister and I when we went up there for a Hannah show, but is gets pretty darn cold up there in Pittsburgh. Not the kind of weather a kid who grew up in the south and lived here in Malibu is use to."
"Then I'll get used to it!" Jackson wasn't letting Robbie Ray get the upper hand on this debate. "I'll trade my surfboard in for a snowboard."
"That place is dead." Mr. Stewart told his son. "Nothing goes on there anymore. The city once thrived in its hay day, but now, it's full of older people and young ones like you struggling to find jobs."
"I'll get another part time job, dad." Jackson explained. "Once I graduated, I'll come back here to California for a real job." Jackson saw his dad start to open his mouth. Knowing exactly what he was about to say, Jackson cleared up his thoughts for him. "And I'll be back here for winter and spring break, and all of the summer when you guys are touring."
"I just..I wish you'd think long and hard about this matter first, before you go off agreeing." Robbie Ray said. "Promise me you won't email them a definite just yet, until we have another talk and you'd though it over?"
"I promise." Jackson said, but he wasn't happy about his dad's condition. "But I'm just letting you know that I really, really want to go there."
"I know, son, and I'm not be pushy." Mr. Stewart reminded. "I just don't want you to make a mistake that could ruin your life."
"I won't." Jackson said. "And speaking of ruining my life, could you promise not to tell Miley about this?"
"Tell Miley about what?"
Jackson jumped and turned to the left to see Miley standing behind him and their father with a concerned look on her face.
Cue in Miley! What's Jackson's going to tell her, IF he even says a word? He seems pretty confindent about leaving Malibu, but did anything Robbie Ray had to say sink in? Once again, I'm sorry this chapter is kind of short. I'm managing two other fics (one I haven't posted yet and I'm Shy Can't You See). Plus I'm going to be gone most of the day tomorrow, but I assure you I will keep everything updated. Keep reading!