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We arrived back at Tess' home, I chuckled to myself as I saw Liz and Tori get out of the other car. Lost in their own world, I swear the two haven't stopped talking to each other. I was glad to see Tori having a close friend again, out of the four of us; she'd always sort of been on the outside. I had Derek, Derek and Simon had each other, Tori didn't have anyone close.

I walked up to my bedroom deep in thought, I knew how much Derek cared about me but that might have been the first time he'd put it into words. They ran through my head making me feel warm and loved.

I looked around the room, Tess had gotten me so much stuff over my stay here. What was I going to take? I probably couldn't take more than a suitcase or backpack.

Someone cleared their throat from the doorway. I turned around and saw Tess.

"This is your home," she said. "And this is your room. Whatever you leave behind is not going anywhere."

"Someone might need the space," I started.

She shook her head, "No arguing with me on this. This room is yours." She smiled, "Chloe, biological or not. You're like a daughter to me. And mothers always keep a room for when their daughters come home to visit."

I came up to her and hugged her tightly. Unable to put into words how grateful I was that I had met her. Tess helped me pick out what clothes and stuff I should bring and she showed me how to pack my backpack to make it all fit.

We came back downstairs and I set my backpack with the others in the living room. Matt and Elijah were already hard at work in the kitchen when we came down. They insisted we had a big feast for dinner. One by one we all joined in to help. I cut vegetables, Kyle cut up fruit, Liz and Tori mixed jug after jug of lemonades and teas. Derek helped cook the meat. Simon and Liz tried to keep up with the dishes. We had music playing off Tess' old radio but we could barely hear it over everyone talking and dishes clanking. Tess and Kit "set the table" by putting out blankets in the living room with plates and silverware on the corners like a picnic. There was one shreds left of her actual dining table.

When all the food was ready and every had their plates overflowing, Tess stood from her spot.

"Before we eat, I have little presents for you guys," She passed us similar small boxes.

We all exchanged looks of confusion before opening them. Phones. Tess got all seven of us phones. We erupted with excitement and immediately started exchanging numbers with each other. Tori and Liz of course started taking pictures together.

"How on earth did you afford to do that?" Elijah asked astonished.

Tess just smiled ear to ear, "Don't worry about it."

She flew a little paper airplane my way with her number written on the wing. I added her to my contacts immediately. I didn't know what to think or do or say, I was at a complete loss of words. Tess was going above and beyond.

Everyone dug into their food, even if we were amateur cooks, I was going to miss home cooked meals. It was better than the best five star restaurant.

By the end of dinner, everyone was stuffed and didn't want to move. We decided the rest of the dishes were tomorrow's problem and Kit hooked the television back up to watch a movie. When the movie was over with, nearly everyone was asleep for the night.

Matt smiled at me, "Excited for some adventure?"

I nodded then remembered a question I had for him at the motel.

"Matt, how old are you?" I asked.

He chuckled, "I'm demonic, I'd say I still have a few centuries left in me."

My eyes widened, I couldn't tell if he was messing with me or telling the truth.

"How many centuries have you been alive?"

Matt just winked and stood up to go use the bathroom and get ready to go to sleep.