Chapter 6

Class went by in a blur and now it was lunch. We all grabbed our lunch and ate quickly. Then we went to the parking lot, got in the car and zoomed off. Jake was driving and he turned on the radio. "...and now 7rings by Ariana Grande", the presenter said. I looked at Jordan, "you thinking what I'm thinking?" We said at the same time. "Hell yeah. I'll start", I said. At that point the song started playing.

"Yeah, breakfast at Tiffany's and bottles of bubbles

Girls with tattoos who like getting in trouble

Lashes and diamonds, ATM machines

Buy myself all of my favorite things..."

I looked to Jordan and he continued

"Been through some bad shit I should be a sad bitch

Who woulda thought it turn me to a savage

Rather be tied up with cuffs and not strings

Write my own checks like I write what I sing..."

We sang the pre chorus, alternating line by line and sung the chorus together. We sang verse two line by line and the bridge together. All in all, we sounded great, almost as good as Ariana. We gave each other a high five. "That was amazing, you guys", Justin said. We sang to a few more songs on the radio and we reached my place soon after.

We rushed out and I opened the door. "Okay guys, my suitcases are out. I came up with this plan this morning and I haven't packed". They all groaned in unison and I cringed. "Come on let's get to it then", Jordan said. We entered my room and started throwing things into bags. We decided to play a song to make the time pass. A song came on that made us all share a look. The boys are back from high school musical 3.

The high school musical series was one of our favorites. Jordan and I knew all the lyrics to all the songs. We sang along and packed and it made it a whole lot faster. We were done in under about an hour. I looked at the room that had been mine for a while. It was very empty now with only the furniture remaining. I wrote a note for my 'guardians' telling them not to look for me or there'd be consequences. I took the secret video camera that I had hid in the house so I'd have proof that I was living in hell.

"Come on Josie, we gotta go",Jake said. "Coming", I replied taking one last look at the house I had lived in since my parents died. I wasn't gonna miss it at all. "Yeah!!!" I screamed in excitement. "What?" the guys asked in unison. I giggled, "I'm just so happy to be free. Come on, last one in the car's a rotten egg". I took off. Jordan was the last one in the car and he sat arms crossed and pouting.

Jake drove us to their home, well our home now I guess. It was a nice house. "How many rooms are there?" "Four", Jake replied me, "come on, welcome home". I gasped. Inside of the house was very beautifully decorated. I loved it instantly. There was a framed photo of the four of us on the wall. It was a picture taken before the guys left. I laughed at how young we looked.

"Wanna see your room?" Justin asked me. I looked at him and nodded excitedly. They led me to a door that had my name on it. I was anticipating how it'll look because they already told me that they had decorated it. Jake held the door open and I walked in and gasped in surprise. It was beautiful. It had a pink and violet theme complete with pink and violet painted walls, purple bedsheets on the bed and a gigantic pink teddy bear on it.

On the table in the room, there was a framed photo of me. I wondered how they got it. I held it and quirked a brow at them. "We got it off your Instagram", Jordan replied. I nodded. I screamed as I noticed the walk in closet in the room. I ran to them and enveloped them in a hug. "Thanks guys. This means a lot to me". "You're welcome Jo", Jordan answered. "How were you even able to decorate a room this pretty?" "Mum helped". I nodded in understanding.

"Now come on. Drop your bags and we'll help you pack in after school. Would you like a tour now or later?" Justin asked. I looked at my phone. We still had about twenty minutes before the start of last period. "Let's do the tour now", I said excitedly.

There wasn't much to tour really. Each room had it's own bathroom which is great because I wouldn't wanna share. I got to see their rooms which were equally nicely decorated, then there was the kitchen, the indoor mini gym and lastly the garage.

"So we saved the best for last", Jordan said. I scrunched up my face. What could be so spectacular about a garage? I shrugged. "You're probably wondering what could be so spectacular about a garage", he said with a smirk. "How'd you know?" "It was written all over your face". "Anyway", Justin started in a dramatic voice, "presenting the garage", he said at the same time Jake opened the doors. Jake turned on the light and I saw them. Instruments.

A drum set, a key board, guitars and microphone stands. I turned to look at them. I didn't need to say anything because they already got me. "Remember how we always wanted to start a band?" Jordan began. "Well we couldn't because we had to leave and all..." Jake added. "So now that we're all here, we figured we'd reignite that dream" Justin completed.

I smirked, "you guys totally rehearsed that didn't you?" "No", they chorused looking everywhere but at me. I shook my head at them and went to embrace them. "Group hug", I yelled, "Josie and the guys are finally becoming a reality". Jordan pulled out of the hug at that. "We're not calling ourselves that". "Why not?" I asked, "it's a great name". Jake and Justin pulled out as well. "No it's not Josie", Justin said. "It makes it sound like you're the leader and we're all backup", his brother added.

"Fine then. Do you have a better option?" "Actually yeah", Justin said with a small smile. "We were thinking 4J", Jordan said triumphantly. "You know, 4J because all our names start J", Jake said. "I'm pretty sure she gets it Jake" .

I mulled it over in my head. 4J. It actually sounds great. "I like it. When do we get to test out these equipment?" "After school. We gotta go. We're running late", Justin said leading us outta the garage. We got to the car and drove off.

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We made it just in time for our last class. We all had history with Mrs Trent. We sat at the middle row with me and Jake in front of Jordan and Justin. Class droned on and an hour later, the bell rang signifying the end of class.

We were heading out when I saw her walking towards me, Maddy, the head cheerleader. I groaned quietly but Justin heard me. "What is it?" He asked. "Maddy", I whispered just as she got here. " Maddy", I said in greeting. "Josie", she said back. She seemed to have noticed the guys around me. "Er, hi", she said shyly giving a small wave. Looks like she's also not immune to the boys charm. "Hey" "hi" "sup" they greeted back.

"Anyway Josie there will be cheer tryouts on Friday and I want you to sit in on it" , she said. "You want me to be on the panel during tryouts?" I asked incredulously. She rolled her eyes. "You're actually one of the best in the team and I can't ignore that. I'll see you Friday. Be in uniform". She turned and left.

"Best on the team eh", Jake teased elbowing me in the ribs. "oh stop", I blushed trying to be modest. Then I remembered. "Hey guys, tryouts for the football team and basketball team are also this Friday. You should totally try out". "Well of course we're gonna try out", Jake said. "We should head home guys", Jordan said. "Uh guys, I was thinking we head over to the fast food joint", Justin said shyly. I already knew what he meant. He wanted to see Michelle, the waitress. I looked at Jordan and Jake. They shared an evil look. "What fast food joint are you talking about bro?" Jake asked looking innocent. "I don't think I'm hungry. Are you Jordan?"

"Nah I think we should just head home".

"Yeah me too".

I face palmed. Trust Jake and Jordan to tease Justin like this. I was tempted to join in but the good girl in me would feel bad later. With a sigh, I decided to come to Justin's rescue. "Actually guys, I am feeling a little hungry. Maybe we should go eat". Justin gifted me with a grateful smile.

"See even Josie agrees with me".

Jordan and Jake wouldn't give up yet. "I don't get it Jake. What restaurant could they be talking about?"

"Maybe it's the one with the cute waitress", Jake replied. "But all restaurants have cute waitresses", Jordan countered. Justin pinched the bridge of his nose. "I hate you guys", he muttered.

"Good point Jordan we can just head to McDonalds".

"Actually Jake, that's not a bad idea. What do you guys think?" They turned to us.

"Actually, we wanted to go to the one we went yesterday", Justin said. "You mean, Michelle's restaurant?" Jake said with a fake shocked look. I rolled my eyes. "Cut it out you guys. We support each other not tease each other".

"Yes Mom", they both chorused. "But you all tease me all the time", Jake said with a pout. "Well yeah. That's because you're my little Jakey", I replied pinching his cheek. He swatted my hand away and I giggled.

We walked to the car. I walked in line with Justin. "How do you know she'll be there?" I whispered. "We were texting in class. She says she's at work till 5", he whispered back. "Hey are you guys gonna hurry it up or you're gonna stay and gossip like an old married couple", Jordan yelled. I stuck out my tongue, Justin stuck out his middle finger. We hurried either way.

A/N: That was chapter 6. Josie has finally moved out of her hellhole. Looks like she and the guys are starting a band. I think they'd make a great band. What do you think?