So now I have about eight chapters mapped out and I'm really proud of myself! This is the most I've ever done for a story. Just look out for some serious drama in later chapters ;D. (SHHHH!) I'm working hard on this one guys. I'd truly like to thank anyone who left reviews they were really great.

(This was edited as of 12/4/14)

Without any more delays… here is Chapter One of A Way To Make Emma Stay:

"Do you really have to go Emma?" Jess was sprawled out on Emma's bed, nearly knocking the poor girls suitcase onto the floor. Jess didn't seem to care though, she just sighed and turned her head to look at Emma. Emma frowned.

"I do have to go. I want to go. I mean imagine it Jess! England! For a whole year!" Emma stared off into space wistfully.

"I know, I know." Jess sat up, I really don't want you to go though. I'll be in school without you for a whole year! It'll be awful! I'll miss you sooo much." Emma nodded and turned back to her bag and shoved more clothes into it. A few minutes passed to the noise of Emma shuffling around her room, collecting her things. Then she turned to Jess, a wicked grin spreading onto her face. Jess sat bolt upright.

"What?" A grin was spreading onto Jess's own face. It looked like Emma had a plan. Emma just shook her head slightly and shot out the door, dropping everything. Jess ran out the door behind her, growing even more curious. Emma turned into the kitchen right as Jess reached the bottom of the stairs. Jess figured she'd probably be better off waiting there. She sat down on the step below her and rested her chin on her hand, she knew this was probably going to take a while. Emma's plans were often like that: genius, but time consuming.

Somewhere around thirty minutes later Emma emerged from the kitchen, grinning wildly.

"What do you say to a year in England?" Jess jumped to her feet.

"Are you kidding?" Emma shook her head. "You're serious?" Emma nodded. "OMIGOSH!" Jess launched herself at her best friend, smothering her in a hug and simultaneously jumping up and down. "This is going to be totally awesome. Wait…"

"What?" Emma's smile vanished and she looked concerned.

"I don't know if my mom will let me go." Emma smirked.

"We already called her."

"And?"

"Yes."

"Yes?!"

"You can go!" Jess yelped and started jumping again. "We leave tomorrow, so…"

"I have to pack! I have to pack!" Jess turned in circles as it her bike was going to suddenly appear beside her in the hallway. Emma laughed and shooed her out the door.

Jess was on her bike and pedaling off in five seconds flat. She barely had time to throw a quick goodbye over her shoulder.

Emma smiled and ran up the stairs back to her own room.

If only they knew what would happen in England.

A/N: I know this is a short chapter, but it's late here and I wanted to post this tonight. Maybe I'll go back and edit it tomorrow.