Stole My Heart

I awoke to the sound of Jordan and Sean yelling at each otherand sat up to stretch. I looked at my clock and saw that it was almost 9:00! That’s the latest I’ve ever slept in in my life! I was very mad at myself. I don’t like sleeping in at all because I feel like I’ve wasted part of my day.

I quickly got up, stretched, combed my hair, and took a shower. My stomach was growling like crazy so I went downstairs to get something to eat. I heard my mom’s voice as I made my way down the stairs. I knew that I had to ask her permission if I wanted to go on tour with the boys. However, when I reached the kitchen she did not sound like she was in a good mood at all. Jordan and Sean were throwing their breakfast at one another and my mom was running around trying to get them to stop.

“Laurel!” Mom yelled loudly.

Part of me wanted to walk right back up the stairs and pretend that I hadn’t heard her, but I figured that if I had any hope of going on tour I would have to help out. I sighed and walked into the kitchen and immediately got hit in the face with what appeared to be eggs.

“Hey!” I screamed. “That is enough boys!”

Jordan and Sean however, completely ignored me and continued to run and throw food. Reluctantly I picked up Sean, pried open his hand, and sat him down in his chair.

“Sit and don’t you dare get up!” I told him sternly.

I attempted to do the same with Jordan, but he was a different story. He ran from me when I came near him and would not cooperate whatsoever. Eventually, I managed to get a firm grip on him and half carried half dragged him to him seat.As soon as I put him down he jumped right back up and tried to run away again, but I grabbed him and plunked him back in his chair.

“Jordan eat.” I said firmly.

He sat there for a minute debating whether or not to get up again, but thankfully decided against it.

“Finally!” I sighed, relieved.

“Here, let me get you some breakfast.” Mom said hurrying over to the counter.

I got myself a glass of water before sitting down. My mom put a plate of eggs down in front of me and only then did I realize that I had eggs all through my hair. I started pulling egg out of my hair. Once I had gotten all that I could, I began eating.

As soon as I had finished and put my dishes in the sink, the doorbell rang.

Jordan jumped up immediately and yelled, “I’ll get it!”

He ran for the door and I followed slowly behind. By the time I had reached the door, Jordan was jumping up and down, trying to reach the bolt at the top of the door. I gently moved him aside and opened the door. Heather , Sarah, and Nina were all standing there smiling.

“We got your message and figured you’d need help packing.” said Nina. “But first, what’s in your hair?” she asked eyeing it suspiciously.

“It’s a long story.” I said running my fingers once more through my hair. “Come in.”

I led my friends up to my room and pulled out my suitcases and duffle bags.

“I’m so happy that you got your parent’s permission! It just wouldn’t be the same without you.” Sarah said happily.

I looked up quickly and didn’t respond.

“Wait a minute.” Heather said raising an eyebrow. “Your mom and dad did say you could come right?”

I pretended to be busy pulling my clothes out of my dresser and didn’t answer.

“Laurel!” Sarah said loudly.

“Um… well… not yet… I was planning to...”

“And when exactly were you planning to tell them?” Nina asked.

“Is never an option?” I asked hopefully.

Heather narrowed her eyes and gave me a look while Sarah crossed her arms.

“I don’t know.” I replied throwing my hands up and sighing. “I’m just afraid that they’re going to say no!”

“Well we’re leaving the day after tomorrow. You can’t just put this off.” Nina said in a matter-of-fact sort of way.

“You’re right.” I said after a while.

“Tell you what.” Heather said. “We’ll try to get our parents to talk to yours and convince them okay? But you have to be the one to tell them about it. Agreed?”

“Fine.” I mumbled getting up. “I’ll tell them.”

Notes

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