Jocelyn: Here's the first chapter and it is called...
Paige: It's called 'Guess What'! And BTW we don't own anything but the plot and OCs!
Jocelyn: Onward with the story people!
*3 person pov*
"We're what!" Camille and Alexandria exclaimed in unison.
"I don't think I stuttered… Did I Daniel?" Their mother Avril questioned her husband sarcastically.
"No dear, you didn't." He replied, obviously bored with the discussion; the Emerson family had been through it several times before.
"BUT MOM! We can't move! Not again!" Alex cried out, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Jeez get some frikin' anger management or something, Al!" Penelope suggested, "It's not like it's going to kill you to not see Luke and Hyden everyday!" she said, sticking her green tongue out at Alex.
"Shut up before I rip that damn lollipop out of your mouth!" Alex lunged for the lollipop but missed; Penny snickered and looked at her mom. It was silent; everyone's eyes shifted from one person to the next except for Camille, she was staring out into space with her jaw dropped in shock. A phone broke the silence, the chorus of 'Red Wine, Mistakes, Mythology by Jack Johnson' rang, echoing throughout colossal dining room. Mr. Emerson sighed in relief and answered it.
"Hello? Oh, Mr. Suoh! Yes, we will be arriving tomorrow night. The girls will be starting the next day, correct? Ok. Yes, please send the schedules and uniforms to our new residence. Excuse me one second." He covered the mic of the phone and threw an apologetic smile at the girls, "Please excuse me, business call." He walked into the next room and continued to talk to the chairman of Ouran Academy.
"Anyways, girls, this could be a great new start! It will be you older girls first year in high school! And your third year of middle school, Penelope!" said their mother, obviously persuasion wasn't working for Mrs. Emerson.
Alex just glared at her mother and shouted, "I can't believe you, mom!". After she said that Camille snapped back into reality.
"This is our fourth move in the past two years! Alex and I just made friends! We're A-list now! We're popular! Hell, maybe even the most popular girls in the school!" Camille said fuming, so Alex butted in to help, "And you and dad are okay with ruining our lives! Again?" She yelled, tears streamed down both the girls faces.
"And just to make a quick buck?" Camille guessed, there was no doubt in her mind that she was right.
"That's not..." Mrs. Emerson didn't get to finish because she was cut off by both Camille and Alex.
"Save it, I hate you!" They both screamed in unison while storming off to their bedrooms. Mrs. Emerson winced, the words stinging her like a whip. All that could be heard was the stomping of feet and then simultaneous slamming of doors.
"I don't really care, but honestly mom? Do we have to move again? I don't even like Japan. You and dad should at least consider how we feel the next time you decide to do this to us." Penelope said with no emotion what so ever. She traded her lollipop for a fork and picked up her dinner, leaving for her room to continue eating.
Mr. Emerson stood in the doorway; he stuffed his phone into his back pocket.
"What'd I miss, Honey?" He asked in confusion, seeing no one but his wife in the dining room. Mrs. Emerson just shook her head and ran into Mr. Emerson's arms, sobbing wildly. After a while Mr. & Mrs. Emerson walked to each of their daughter's doors, listening to what they were doing.
Avril and Daniel were in front of Penelope's room, they could hear her packing her belongings while talking on the phone with her friends to tell them she was leaving. They walked across the hall to see their daughter Camille's door open. They walked into see everything was packed and ready to go, the only things out were the things she would need for tomorrow. They tucked her in, kissed her forehead, and gently closed the door.
They walked to the right of Camille's door where Alex's room was; they saw her things already boxed outside of her door. Once they got closer, they could hear their daughter's favorite band playing. It was Paramore, the song 'Playing God' was on, the song she listened to when she wanted to be left alone. Mr. Emerson had the movers send their belongings to Japan. When everything was sorted out, he slipped in bed next to his wife and drifted asleep.
*The next day, Alex's POV*
"Girls!" my dad's voice echoed throughout the house, "Hurry up! Its going to take a while to get to Japan! And your first day of school is tomorrow!" My dad had all of our posessions flown out to our new house last night, so I was double-checking everything. I yanked up the deep-red skirt on my bed and peered under. It was too dark to see so I ran my hand along the dusty ground, regretting it the moment I found a photo of me, Cam, and our best friend Hayden. It was taken at the fair, we were all grinning widely and holding up a deep fried snickers bar.
As I stared at the picture, unable to suppress my tears any longer, I started to break down and cry. We have lived here in Texas for just a under a year; in mine and Cam's lifetime we've lived in 27 places, 8 of those being in the United States. It's difficult but at least we make friends easily, and if it doesn't work out we still have each other to talk to. I laid on my bed and stared at the ceiling, trying to contain my thoughts.
"In ten minutes everyone should be in the limo! If not, we're leaving you behind!" My dad yelled from two stories down, barely audible.
'Maybe if I stay here I won't have to go.' I thought to myself.
"You still have to go Alex!" My dad shouted.
'Damn.' I thought as I pulled on a pair of black sweats with blue writing down the side, a light blue Paramore top, and matching blue converse.
"Three minutes!" Dad yelled. I threw my hair back in a ponytail, grabbed my cell phone and iPod, and looked around my room; this was my favorite place out of all the moves. Wiping my eyes, I walked down the hall to the elevator and stepped inside, pressing 'floor one'. I only thought one thing as the doors closed, 'Japan, here I come!'.
*Camille's POV*
"Seriously! Why can't Alex and mom hurry up for a change?" I asked my half sister Penelope. We were both laying down on the lawn, staring at the clouds.
"Don't ask me, we're 50 times more girly than them but somehow we get ready faster." She replied, poking my shoulder then waving her finger at a sailboat-shaped cloud. I sighed and took a deep, relaxing breath.
"I'm going to miss the bright sun and warm Texas air; I wish I could trap it in a jar and take it with us." I said, Penny nodded her head in agreement.
"But, Cami, do you think this'll be the last time we'll live here? I mean, there might not be to much business in Japan for mom or dad. Do you think they'll move us back here if there isn't?" She looked over at me, her eyes swelled from crying so much; not many people get to see it but Penny is way more emotional than she lets on.
"Well, since we've moved here, Dad has signed some of the biggest names in country music and Mom has worked with major fashion icons, so it's a possibility." I told her, she smiled and returned her gaze towards the sky.
"Are all of you ready? Get in the car! Oh, and your mother picked out the new furniture for your new rooms, by the way." Dad said while slipping into the limo. Penny an I grabbed three laptops from the grass and waited.
Soon mom and Alex came rushing out the door. I handed Alex her purple laptop as we all hopped into the limo. Once we were all in, it took off. As we drove away, I watched the last Texas sunrise that I'll see for a while.
*Penelope's POV*
I rested my chin on the palm of my right hand and stared out the translucent window. Everything was passing by in a blur, but I could still make out the trees. Their emerald leaves are now joined by an occasional crimson or golden leaf. We've never seen an entire autumn here in Texas, we moved here a little under a year ago at the brink of winter and fall; most of the trees had been bare at the time. It's gorgeous here, the air is so crisp and the colors so vibrant. Why not a little longer? Just so I can say I've lived in one place for at least year, but knowing my parents, that'll never happen. They get bored so easily, they crave change.
Not me. I just wish I could stay. I FINALLY found friends who don't use me for my money, and I FINALLY have a boyfriend. But no, do mom and dad take me, Alex, or Camille's feelings into consideration? Do they really not care? Especially Al, its so much harder for her than it is for me and Camille. I'm scared that she'll get so tired of leaving her somewhat settled-in life behind that she'll decide to stay. And the worst part is, if she sets her mind to it, mom, dad or anyone else couldn't do a thing about it.
Who knows? Maybe I'll like Japan. I seriously doubt it though. I mean, I don't know the slightest thing about Japanese culture. Oh, and this school we're going to, Ouran Academy? Sounds like a bunch of stuck up rich kids. I shook my head at the thought. Soon the limo came to a standstill and everyone grabbed their belongings; me and my sisters grabbed our laptops, phones, and iPods, slipping out of the limo.
As we were boarding our private jet, I snapped a photo of the beautiful autumn day. As I took my seat I looked at the picture; the wind blowing through the trees and flowers saying their last goodbyes before winter. I deleted it, knowing it would only bring back painful memories later. I glanced at Camille, her eyes closed and her arms wrapped tightly around her knees. I turned to Alex, she had her headphones in her ears and was sleeping. A teardrop rolled down my cheek and onto my camera screen; I rested my chin on window, watching the trees fade into the neverending horizon.
Paige: There you go, people persons!
Jocelyn: Hope you all liked it and I'd like to thank my bff Paige for writing almost all of it! But I typed it all so props to me to! ^_^
Paige: Why thanks Joce, and review our story or get attacked by Phil my evil dog!
Jocelyn: More like little rat dog from hell. But anyways, I agree with Paige. Review or get eaten by the little rat dog!
Paige & Jocelyn: Until next time readers!
