Leni
I woke up at 5:30 a.m. to the sound of my annoying alarm on my phone. Everybody was still asleep since they normally all tried to get up anywhere from 6 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. I gotta admit, I was extremely excited! I couldn't wait to get to Rhode Island. The sound of the autumn leaves being dragged by the cool October breeze across the pavement outside and that gave the house a chilled environment was so calming to me. I loved it! I got up from my bed, and jumped in the shower. After that, I put on some warm clothes, and started to strip my bed as to take the sheets with me. I put them in a suite case and made my way to the kitchen to eat something before I was to leave. A few days ago, Lola made muffins with Lucy and there was still some left, so I ate one of those. To be honest, they were great! As I finished the muffin, I heard some people getting up and ready for school. I would say "Lucky I don't have to go to school anymore" but I'm literally getting ready to go to a school in a few.
As I stand by the front door, waiting for dad to get ready, the clock strikes 6:45 a.m. I watch as all of my siblings scatter through out the house getting ready for school. At 6:56 am, everything was set, and in the car. This was it. My last moments in my childhood house. I first went to mom's room, hugged her and said good bye to her. She apologized for not being able to go with me since she had work, but I told her not to worry about it. There wouldn't be enough room in the car for her anyway! After sad words were said, and hugs were given, I left her room. I then made my way to the living room where Lynn, Luan, and Lucy sat on the couch.
"This is it guys… I'm really going to miss you!" I said looking at them.
"The first to leave. Let us know what it feels like when you're off doing big things at RISD!" Luan said, standing up and hugging me. Lucy joined in. After the hug, there was Lynn. She looked at me, and then hugged me tightly. I hugged her back.
"I'll miss you Leni!" She said letting go.
"I'll miss you too! I promise I'll come visit! Especially when Lacy is born!" I said with joy.
"Ha! You don't have to if you don't want to or can't… I know it's a far trip…" she said, a hand behind her neck, and her face towards the floor.
"Of course I'll be here! Nothing is more important then the birth of my first niece!" I said. She just chuckled. I then made my way upstairs and saw Lola and Lana, who I hugged and said bye to, Luna, Lisa, Lily and Lori whom I did the same, then finally, Lincoln. My little brother who had always been there for me. No offense to the others but I think I'll miss him the most. We hugged, exchanged words, then, I left. It was very sad, yet exciting in a way. This was the ending of a chapter in my life, yet, this was also the start to a new one and I couldn't wait. The car ride then began. Only 11 hours and 20 minutes till RISD! This is going to be a LOOOOOOOONNNNNGGGGG trip…
Lynn
As soon as Leni left, the house felt empty. Yea, yea. I know. How can a house with 12 people in it feel empty? It was just her aura that was missing. I left about 10 minutes after her to get the bus with Lincoln and Luan. The day was no different then any other, with the exception of the thought of Leni that had consumed me.
I wonder what she's doing right at this moment. Where is she right Now? Is dad being totally obnoxious? How long until she gets to RISD? All this was floating in my head during 5th period. Most importantly, what is it like to leave the house and to not come back? That's what I wondered the most. I longed for that. To leave the pit of hate and chaos and to not return. God, she was lucky. I have no idea why Lori would want to stay. On top of that, she is just being a nag to everyone here. Everyone would just be better off if she left.
Leni
5 hours in and it's 12:24 p.m. We had stopped for gas about once now, and stopped for food once. Dad and I had made an agreement with music to switch who gets to choose every so often and right now it was dad's turn. My head leaned on my arm that was perched up on the car door as he blasted his nauseating country music and sang it, full volume. WWWWHHHHHYY?! Anyway, other than the country music, all has been… not bad I guess? Sitting for this long has been tiring, but oh well. We only have about 6 hours till RISD. Yay. Fun. As I drowned out the sound of the music, I began to drift into thought about what my life in college would be like. I do hope that I get along with my roommate. I get along with everybody really, so let's just say I hope my roommate gets along with me. I really am excited to get there. Oh! And I forgot to say the best part! Gabriel- my friend that was helping me through out this whole process- has also gotten accepted into RISD and is currently on the road as well to the university! YAY! I'm so glad I'm not going completely alone, although I do wish for independence. Its different going with friends than family, Ya know.
A/N: Here ya go guys! A quick, short and sweet chapter. Sorry about that but since it was so short, now I have time to look over chapter 15 and upload it possibly today! Yay! Ok so I'll just leave you guys at that. Till next chapter! Bye!