The next day, at noon exactly, I struggle with my suitcase and backpack as I hold my phone to my ear, all while managing to walk down the stairs. "Yes mom, and I promise to be good."

"Hailey Fonte you tell me this honestly, are there any adults going with you on this trip?"

One of my eyebrows raises, then I drop my suitcase to the floor. "An adult? Yeah, there is."

Jana gives me a look.

Jordan and Daniel are eighteen as they have early birthdays. Technically, I am not lying. My mother sighs. "Alright. Just, please be careful. You'll be back Wednesday?"

"Yeah, Wednesday night, if everything goes...