THE MINUTE I got home, I decided to head straight upstairs to start thinking about places to take Emily to. I've never gone on a date, so I have no idea how these things work, and honestly – I don't even know what Emily would like. If you asked me this question a few weeks ago, I would've told you a dark alleyway or something. But now – I'm not sure. Why is planning a date so hard? I decided to make my way downstairs and find something to eat. "Hey there, Mason. What's the matter?" I heard Ellanor ask. I turned around to face her, before answering. "Nothing. Where are my parents?" Ellanor looked as if she was deep in thought for a split second, before speaking up again. "They've left for Australia. They left a letter for you, though." Ellanor told me, pushing a small piece of paper

