transformation CHAPTER TWO After parking my car in the driveway

After parking my car in the driveway and walking up the steps, I opened the front door and heard noises coming from the living room. Laughing. Who was home? It was 3 in the afternoon, why would anyone be here?
"Hello?" I called, setting my bags down next to the door and walking inside.
"Hi, honey, how was school?" my mothers voice replied, for the second time today. It was unnusual enough to speak to her once, but twice? This had to be some kind of record.
"Fine, I guess," The school day had been rough, but not as much as usual. Aside from my encounter with Johanna before the bell, no one had bothered me.
I walked into the living room to see my mom, dad, aunt, uncle, and cousin, Tessa, all seated on the couches, engaged in conversation. This was a sight. Not only was my whole family in the same room at once, but my extended family, too.
"Hey, Kayli, how are you?" my aunt smiled, patting a spot on the sofa next to her. I took a seat, clasping my hands and setting them on my lap.
"I'm great, Aunt Jean. Sorry if I'm being rude, but why are you guys here?" I asked, turning my head towards my uncle and Tessa, who were sitting on the sofa opposite of me.
"We were just having a talk with your parents about a family matter," my uncle nodded shortly, throwing a panicked look at my aunt. The rest of my family seemed flushed, as if they didn't know what to make of the situation.
"Um.. May I ask what the family matter is?" I asked, furrowing my eyebrows.
"Kayli, your aunt and uncle stopped by to explain to us their opinions on our being gone so often due to work. They think it is in your best interest to you move down to Texas with them, at least until we can spend more time at home, and are able to act more like the parents we should be," my dad explained, rubbing his palms on his jeans.
"We just think it isn't healthy for you to be home alone so often, practically raising yourself," my aunt interjected, giving my mother a stern look as she paused, letting that sink in, "so we thought it might be good for you to stay at our house in Texas for a while, maybe just for the summer."
"You mean, move to Texas? Like, pack up all my things and transfer across the country?" I asked, my confusion slowly turning into panic.
"Well yes, but only for as long as you would like. You can come back any time, sweetie," my mom smiles, obviously on board with this whole thing. Am I the only one who thinks this might be a bad idea? Tessa looked up at me, standing up and addressing my parents and hers.
"Can Kayli and I go to her room for a while to talk about it?" she asked, practically dragging me out of the room without an answer.
"Well? What do you think?" she asked excitedly, closing my bedroom door behind her.
"I don't know, Tess," I murmur.
"Oh come on, it was my idea, Kay! Just think about it. Warm weather, cute boys, a fresh start, and the best part? You're living with me! Your best friend! No more of that Joney girl you've told me about to mess around with you," she shruged, like this is a foolproof plan. I have to admit, once Tess had explained all the pros to the situation, it did seem a lot better than I had first thought.
"It's Johanna, for one. And also, what makes you think that Texas will be any different for me than here? I'll still be the ugly, fat girl. And there it will be even worse because I'll be living in your shadow," I rolled my eyes at Tess. It was true, Tessa was practically the definition of beauty. She had the same features as Johanna: tall, skinny, tan, with long hair. Tess's brown locks were wavy, and they curled into little ringlets at the bottom. I had always envied her hair, it looked perfect all the time. Tess was also the Picasso of makeup, and she looked better and better every time I saw her. 
"Please, Kay? If you don't like it you can just leave. I mean, what do you have to lose?" Tessa pouted, already knowing she had won this argument.
"Fine, whatever, but you totally owe me for this," I crossed my arms over my chest, ashamed to admit my defeat.
"Great! Let's go share the good news!" She beamed, racing out of the room, knowing I would follow her. It had always been that way; Tessa was the popular one, the smart one, the pretty one. I was just Kayli, her loyal follwer. Nonetheless, she was still by best friend. My only friend, actually.
Walking back into the living room, I sat back down on the couch next to my aunt. "Okay, I'll go to Texas. Under one condition. I can leave whenever I want, if I don't like it," I told them as if I was making a business deal.
"Of course, honey, it's your decision," my aunt assured me, placing a manicured hand on my shoulder.
And my journey begins.