A/N: Okay another mistake. All of them shouldn't be 13 but 14 or 15 year olds. Sorry once again. Although in my defence I go to an all year round type of school. The school I went to started at age 12/13 so again my apologies.

On another Chapter 7 is up sooner that I had expected (I was sick, so I had computer time), the next chapter would be just before they start sophomore year. So this is the last chapter for freshman year. It is a little short but enjoy...

Through The Year

Freshman Year

Chapter 7: Splitting For Summer

The month after the win at Battle of the Bands was relaxing. Something that the group had not had a good dose of for a long while. Since exams were over, they had a lot of that. All of them walked in their respective schools with pride and happiness. Summer had watched both girls and guys surround Katie, Freddie and Zac at school. She nor Michelle minded it one bit. Their job was administrative and behind the scenes and less glamorous.

Soon exam results were released and Summer was pleased to see that she did well for it. Her art grade was lower than the rest. Summer did not mind but was pretty sure that her mom will. Celebrations were in order and there were plenty of that (the band girl's sleepover, the band party, even the school newspaper had a sort of get together).

There were a lot of laughs at the band get togethers where they would reminisce about the school year they had. Throughout those type of gatherings Summer would feel light headed and happy. She had a place where she belonged and that was with them; the School of Rock. But after those types of gathering she often pondered how much they all had struggled that year. There were so many mistakes and tears and shouting that it surprised her how much the band had moved on from it. They were all becoming stronger together.

School term soon came to an end and Summer found herself at the last band get together. They were all sprawled at the various couches and sofas and chairs discussing their summer vacation plans.

"My parents are taking me to Bali," Michelle informed everyone.

"Cool, mine are taking me to Hawaii," Marco said.

"You guys are lucky, I'm staying here for summer," Billy said

"Me too," Gordon said while Tomika and Alicia said, "Ditto."

"I'm going to visit my Aunt's place," Katie said, "And Frankie is going camping again,"

"I don't know how you enjoy it so much," Martha shuddered as the gang laughed, "I'm not going anywhere."

"Ditto," Zac said, "Summer? Freddie?"

"The Hamptons," Freddie replied.

"Europe. Not sure which part yet but Paris is a confirmed stop. There might be a stop at London so I might get to see Eleni," Summer responded.

"Well give her all our love," Martha said.

"Sure," Summer replied.

There was a moment of silence after that. Next year the band had an album to write and record. No doubt there was excitement. Dewey had 'assigned' all of them homework for the break they'll be taking. They each had to write a song. Band crew included. Dewey basically said that summer was a time where they can rest and recharge and get those creative vibes flowing. Speaking of Dewey...

"Where is Dewey anyway?" Summer asked.

"With Ned, they are thinking of getting a bigger place," Zac answered.

"No kidding?" Tomika said.

The 'Rock classes' were getting better and more people were signing up. Summer had even seen some of Brittany's posse and found them to be not so bad. Brittany was now not making her life a living hell. It may be due to the fact that Freddie broke up with her or the fact that Summer had managed to beat her at every class.

At that moment Gordon's mobile phone rang. Gordon read the text before saying, "My brother's downstairs. I gotta split. Anyone want a ride?"

"Me," Billy, Marco and Katie said.

"I have to go to, I need to pack for my camping trip," Frankie said.

"We should probably go to," Zac said as he looked over to Summer and Freddie, "We have to prepare for that dinner thing at Freddie's house."

The group exchanged handshakes and hugs

"See you when you come back from Bali," Summer said as she hugged Michelle.

"Tell me how Paris went, Kay?" Michelle said as she released Summer from the hug.

...

Two days later Summer scoured her room for any other thing she wanted. Her suitcase was packed and was downstairs alongside her parent's and Emily's. Summer found herself excited for the trip. It was the time in months where she would see her big sister and she would be at Paris, the city of love. She was young and carefree what better place to fall in love for the first time than in Paris, right? And even if she didn't there were shops, delicacies and museums calling her name.

Summer spotted the heart shaped charm that her sister had gotten for her on her 12th birthday on the floor next to her dressing table. She had been searching for it for months. Summer picked it up and attached it to her charm bracelet.

From downstairs she heard her mother calling her, "Summer, the Mooneyhams are here. Come on we need to get to the airport."

Summer gave her room one last scan and went downstairs with her carry on bag. As she walked down the stairs she spotted Mr and Mrs Mooneyham chatting with her mother. Zac was with Emily.

"Finally," her mother said when she spotted Summer.

Summer resisted the urge to roll her eyes and looked at Zac who seemed to be holding back a laugh. Before she even said a word to him, Summer's mother began shooing everyone into the Mooneyham car. When the final suitcase was in the car, they were off.

...

Emily was surprised when she saw Summer. For the past months Summer sounded so down when she was in the phone. Her baby sister sounded so down and had confided her about the problems she had in school. Emily had no idea what to expect when she went home for summer vacation. However Summer seemed to be more than fine.

They had spent the night she got back from college like the old times. They were both camped out Emily's room in their pyjamas. There was a lot of hot chocolate, marshmallows and various other snacks. Emily had even plaited Summer's hair the way she did back when she was twelve and Summer was six.

Summer had told her everything and she could not be more proud. Emily was currently talking to her parents and Mr and Mrs Mooneyham at the departure area of the airport. Emily talked about the college classes that she was taking and the job she had found at the campus area. It was a while later when Emily's mother looked at her watch.

"Where is Summer and Zac? We have to go now" Emily heard her mother say. They all began looking around.

Two teenagers were running through the crowds towards them. When both of them arrived they were both panting and very red in the face.

"Sorry," there was a line at the vending machine," Zac panted.

The grownups smiled amused.

"Well I'll see you when we get back Charlotte," Summer's mother said to Zac's mom.

"Yes, see you then," Mrs Mooneyham replied as they hugged. Mr Mooney had was shaking hands with Mr Hathaway.

"So see you around," Zac said to Summer.

"Yeah, see you," She smiled before walking off with her family to the counter.

They were off to Paris!

Okay done. Pretty short chapter but I'm sick I have an excuse. Chapter 8 should be up soon. So till then :)