We got an e-mail later that day. The sun scorched in the windows, bright. Wanting to shine upon us all. I opened my laptop and opened the e-mail. It was from Easton Academy. Anxiety buzzed through me, I double clicked on it. The new screen appeared quickly. I read the letter carefully.

Dear Student/Parent of Easton Academy,

I am disappointed to say that I'm not going to be returning for your/your child's next semester of school at Easton Academy. Instead, a new Headmaster, Mr. Monroe, will be taking over. He's an intelligent man. Only 39 years of age. I feel like I am leaving Easton in good hands.

You are all probably very confused. The reason I'm leaving is personal. And won't be released to any press.

Due to the new replacement, your vacation will end sooner. You are expected to be back at Easton on Monday, January 5th. If you fail to meet this date, you will be counted absent. If you can't make it back on time, you are demanded to have your parent or guardian call the school.

Thank you for your cooperation. Have a great rest of the year.

Sincerely,

Headmaster Cromwell

I read the letter over two more times. He was really leaving. Noelle was right. And we were getting a new headmaster. I wonder if she got the memo too. I got up and found my phone. When I walked back into the kitchen, I saw that Josh had come downstairs and started making coffee. He rubbed his eyes with his hands before he noticed I was there.

"'Morning," I breathed.

"'Morning," He replied, I walked up to him. He was wearing pants and a think white t-shirt.

"Read the e-mail on my computer."

"Why?"

"It's from Cromwell."

Josh gave me a confused look. "As in, the headmaster Cromwell?"

"Yes him." I told him.

"Why is headmaster Cromwell e-mailing you?" He asked confused as he poured himself a cup of coffee.

"No, it was to all of the students." I told him.

"So like everyone got one?"

"Yeah, he's leaving, Josh." I decided to tell him.

"What?" He hissed adding some sugar to his coffee.

"He's leaving. As in, not coming back next semester."

"Why not? Can't handle us?"

"I guess so; in the e-mail he just stated that it was personal. And he isn't releasing anything to the press."

"Jackass. Marcus at least had to decency to stay a whole year." Josh scoffed. Walked over to the fridge, and opened the door.

"I know, it's crazy. But we have to be back at school on Monday." I said leaning against the corner the strip of counter top made.

"This Monday?" Josh asked looking at me.

"Yeah," I shrugged.

"Well my parent's are going to ruin the rest of the weekend then."

"How?"

"Their gonna want to spend every minute with us. From waking up to going asleep. It's only because it's the last I'll see them until summer." Josh clarified.

"First off, it'll be fine. We'll just have to find some way to make the last night together really special. Second, summer? Aren't you going to spend spring break with them?" I asked.

"No, I was talking to Trey and the guys last night, and they all wanted to go somewhere. Like a beach. So I think that's what we're going to do." He said pulling out some milk for his sugar filled cereal.

"Who else is going with you guys?" Feeling totally left out. I could always just spend spring break back at my house in Pennsylvania. It would probably happen anyways, I haven't seen my parents since summer.

"Like everyone, besides Whit. He had no interest in that. The guy could just sit at home and read a book about French literature all day." Josh teased.

I sighed. "So like everyone from school?"

"Yeah. Pretty much." He shrugged.

"So can I come?"

Josh looked at me dumbstruck. "Of course." He chuckled. "You didn't think I would leave you out on a vacation, right?"

I shook my head. "No, I don't know what I was thinking." Really not knowing anymore. It made no sense.

"Reed, it's fine." He said grabbing a bowl from the cupboard. His muscles flexing and looking as untouched as ever.

"So, today?"

"Parent's. Their going to want to know about Cromwell, and spend times with us because of it." He sighed.

"Ok, that's fine."

"Oh and Reed,"

"Yeah?" I asked looking up.

"Could you like… I don't know… talk to Tori?"

"About what?" I asked taking a bowl of grapes from the fridge, and plopped one in my mouth.

"Gage. Sex. Anything to just—"

"Josh—"

He interrupted me as I did to him.

"Reed, seriously. Can you just please? She wouldn't talk to my mom about it. She wont tell my mom anything!"

"Josh! You have to let her... grow up!" I told him.

"Reed, please." Josh begged.

"Josh, I seriously don't think they need a... talk." I shook my head.

Josh grabbed a doughnut from the tray and took a bite out if it. "If one of them ends up pregnant, I'm blaming you." he teased, waving the doughnut. I gave him a sarcastic shocked look.

"So you wouldn't blame the father. The one who, you know, would get her pregnant?" I asked joking with him.

"Oh there's were your wrong." he said waving the doughnut again and dropped it on the tray. "Lynn and I would kick his ass."

"See, this is why she hates you. You're too protective." I pointed out. "And that's also why they love me."

Josh walked over to me, still against the corner. "Oh so they love you more now?"

He trapped me against the counter. He slipped his hands around my waist. His hands seemed to have a mind of their own though. Because when they slipped into the back pockets of my jeans, i stood up straighter.

"Whoa there..." I teased.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry." He blushed and brought his hands out of my pockets, and into his own.

"No, it's fine." I put my hands under my arms so I didn't feel so empty.

"So, do you want to start getting ready? Because i think my parents want to hang out..." Josh shrugged one shoulder.

"Let's just, hang out for an hour. Unless your parents want us over." I suggested.

"No, let's hang out." He smiled. Then I walked over to him and slid my hands on his pockets.

"Whoa there." He teased as I did before. I just giggled and bit my lip before moving my hands onto his back.

"So what do you want to do?"

"I think, we should just…" He trailed off because he was so close to my lips that he just kissed them. I enjoyed and savored the moment for as long as I could.

Because I did only have, three whole days left on vacation with him. I had to love every moment.

Ok, i'm kinda happy and kinda sad to say, but this is the SECOND to last chapter. Yeah, the next one will be the last.

Ha, it's kinda funny. Because the day a new book comes out from Kate Brian, I am like the first to get it. But this time, i didn't get it until like a week after. And I'm drifting from it because well... I HATE IT! It's horrible so far! I hate that Upton guy so much. I'm more than half way through the book and he hasn't grown on me yet. And I try to keep myself from gaging. And I hate how Reed thinks she might be in love with him. Doesn't she remember what happened with thomas?! Another player she dated!? Ya, that didn't turn out too well! And like every other word that comes out of Upton's mouth, is something that Josh has said! It's like Kate Brian is recycling lines. And she even did that with Reed! Like when idk what chapter, oh it was the one when Poppy and the others stole Reed's clothes, and upton was calling after her. Well, she said and the next time he called me i didn't look back. Which is very similar to the line in Inner Circle like the last one too. And it was in the chapter when Josh was explaining that he was drugged and wasn't thinking right the previous night. And Reed said he kept calling me but I didn't look back. I would never look back. How. Ironic.

I just don't like it so far!!

Srry if I gave anything away or completely made you forget about my chapter. lol but try to remember and review please!!!

~Lauren

p.s. srry i'm in a like snappy mood. I'm just really sad b/c my favortie aunt passed away earlier today. :'[

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