I slung by backpack over my shoulder. Today was the day Krys and I were leaving for Florida. It was hard to believe that by the end of the day we�d be in weather that was like our summers. Christmas was cool, mom bought us stuff that we could use. Things like our own towels. Krys and I anyway. The others got a few things they wanted. Krys and I got a photo album each. I filled it up with pictures of my family and friends that night. Josh wasn�t coming to the airport that day but Jeremy was. I talked to Josh the night before.
�Hey,� I greeted him. We met in the playground again.
�Hey Kennie,� he said. He lead me to the merry go round.
�I think we should break up,� I said �But still be friends,�
�Yeah,� Josh said �It�s kinda hard when you�re living in Florida and I�m here in Canada,� We laughed. I somehow managed not to cry that night.
�How about friends with advantages when ever we see each other?� I chuckled then turned serious �I mean, If we�re not with anyone,� Josh laughed and wrapped his arms around me.
�Sounds like a plan,�
�Let�s walk,� I said getting up �I�m getting cold sitting there,� Josh got up and leaned down to kiss me. I smiled.
�C�mon,� he said �Let�s go find everyone else since it�s your last night here,�
And that�s what we did for the rest of the night. We hung out with friends and acted like the dumb 14 year olds we were.
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�KENNIE!! HURRY UP!!� My mom yelled to me. I picked up my two suitcases and headed down the stairs.
�I�m coming!!� I yelled. Amazingly Krys was ready to go before I was. I guess she didn�t have an exact schedule for a day like today. I got downstairs and Jason loaded my bags in the car.
When we got to the airport we still had about 20 minutes before boarding. I spent the 20 minutes playing with my little brothers in the small arcade. I was occupying them so they wouldn�t get bored. Krys hung out with Jeremy and the twins.
�I love you,� I said to my mom when our flight was called. She pulled me into a hug and I started to cry. I really didn�t want to leave, but if it had to be done. Krys and I weren�t even able to sit together on the plane. I slept most of the way.
When we got off the plane my Aunt Jane held a sign that read �KRYSTAL AND KENNA� It�s cool though because I wouldn�t have recognized her. I followed Krys around like a lost puppy. I didn�t say anything either. When we were at the house it go to point where my aunt asked Krys if I talked.
�Can I use the phone?� I finally asked. I know it wasn�t the best thing to first say but I was seriously getting homesick.
�Sure Honey,� She answered �There�s a cordless in the living room if you want some privacy,� She seemed nice. I was beginning to like her just from the way she treated Krys and I in the airport and when we got to the house. We didn�t have to share a room here. It was strange to have a room of my own. I�d always shared with Krys.
�Thanks,� I gave a small smile before going to get the cordless phone she spoke of. I didn�t have a clue who I was going to call. I figured Josh would be out, and I didn�t want to bug him or anything. I sat on my new bed for an hour before finally dialing the familiar numbers of my cousin Samantha. I�ve never mentioned her before. We went to different high schools. We were still close though. I�d told her I�d call when I got there. It rang a couple of times before my aunt answered.
�Hey aunt Michelle,� I said �Is Sam there?�
�Sorry Kennie. Sam just left with some friends,� She replied �How are you?�
�I�m alright,� I answered �It�s a little strange. I miss home already,�
�Hang in there,� my aunt said �It�ll get better. You�ll meet new people at school,�
�I hope so,� I whispered. Hearing somone�s voice from home made the tears well up in my eyes, and it was beginning to get apparent in my voice.
�Are you crying?� She asked
�Yeah,� I chuckled. She laughed.
�It�ll get better,� She repeated �Now will you let me talk to your sister?�
�Yeah,� I answered getting off the bed. I continued to talk to her while walking to Krys� room. I knocked on the door.
�Krys!� I said �Aunt Michelle wants to talk to you!� Krys� door opened and she grabbed the phone.
�Thanks Kennie,� She said before once again retreating to the room.