Chapter 4

Stars POV:

Panic reverberates in Lola's voice, fueling the mounting tension. Time seems to warp, seconds stretching into eternity, as Travis reacts instinctively, his arms wrapping around me, providing a lifeline amidst the chaos threatening to consume me. In that moment, as the world spins and darkness encroaches, I cling to Travis, my last anchor in a sea of uncertainty. The weight of grief bears down upon me, threatening to crush my spirit. With open arms, I surrender to the overwhelming darkness, not yet ready to face the devastating truth that has shattered my world.

The night comes way too soon, and my friend's leave to head to their houses. I jump into the shower and start to cry what feels like the millionth time today. I can't believe they are gone they were my rocks the people I went to them for everything big or small, and now I feel like I have no one.

Getting out of the shower I change into my daddy's shirt throw on a pair of pajama pants and crawl into bed. I can't sleep that night because all I do is cry my heart out. Finally, falling into a deep slumber I get woke up by Lola knocking on my bedroom door checking on me and letting me know that breakfast is ready.

Climbing our of bed walking to the bathroom so, I can do my business after I'm done in the bathroom finding my way down the steps to the kitchen sitting down at our little island to eat but I don't have a very big appetite. Lola and Travis sit down with me and tries to start some small talk. We start planning everything out for my parents funeral when that is all done and settled.

I can tell that Lola has something on her mind so, I ask what's up and with a long sigh says Star we have something else to talk you about. It was your parents wishes that if anything was to ever happen to them we are to take you home with us to Casper Wyoming and take care of you.

The news definitely shocks me to say the least I just thought with me being 17 years old I'd be able to stay here but I guess not. "What about my life here, like school my friends how could I leave them." Lola says, we know it will be hard, but you will still get to see your friends, and they can come visit whenever you or they want to, and for school there are many great schools in Wyoming so, you will be able to finish your studies.

I sit there quietly thinking about everything that has happened since yesterday morning. A few minutes go by, and I let them know that I understand what they are saying, and I'll go with them because I want to respect there finally wishes for me. Travis tells me to start packing and that they will help because the day after tomorrow we are leaving. That way we won't miss the funeral, and you'll be able to say goodbye to my friends.

When everyone is done eating I help Lola with the dishes and head upstairs writing a group message to Cody, Jasmine, Sam and Jesse telling them they need to come over because I have to move to Casper Wyoming to live with Travis and Lola in a couple of days. Then all, there messages come flying in all at once...

Cody ~ Why are you leaving.

Jasmine and Sam ~ oh my God why we are on are way be there in a few minutes!

Jesse ~ What the hell why!!!

Replying to everyone ~ I'll explain more when all of you get here.

One hour later, and we are all in my room Cody is sitting on my desk holding Jasmine around the shoulders while she sits in the chair in front of him. Jesse is sitting on the floor, and Sam, and I are laying on my bed. I filled them in on everything we all hug and start to cry I even see Cody and Jesse with tears in their eyes, and they to never cry.

They all decided to stay with me for the night an help me pack my stuff up that way I don't have to worry about it after the funeral tomorrow, and we can all hang out one last time before I leave. Waking up I know today is going to be hard, but I know I can get through it with my friends, Lola and Travis by my side.

Heading to my closet I pick out my long back dress and matching flat dress shoes, after putting my clothes on I decided to keep my hair down, and wear the minimum amount of make up. Making my way down to the living room, I see Travis and Lola sitting on the couch waiting for me. We all head out of the house to my car because there pickup truck won't fit all of us in it.