FALLING INTO HISTORY
Chapter Nine: Since She Left Me
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Rushing around like chicken's with their heads cut off, quickly gathered all her belongings. She was so nervous about today, that she couldn't think straight with a foggy mind. McFly was doing the best they could to help her out, but still felt like she was missing something.
"You have everything," shrugged his shoulders as he looked over her belongings.
"No... I don't think so," she replied slowly, rubbing the front of her neck.
"If you are missing somethin', at least you know it's here," said reassuringly as he wrapped his arm around her tightly.
"Yeah..." 's voice trailed off, "I think I'm just trying to make my time with you guys last longer," she confessed with a small laugh.
pulled her into a hug, wrapping both arms around her, and kissed on the head. He was also trying to make the moment last longer. Even , and were sad to see her leave. They had all enjoyed having her around, living in the house, being the only girl too.
picked up her suitcases and led them out to the car, tossing them in the trunk neatly. He returned to see hugging and saying good-bye to .
"You have to come see us again soon," he said with a smile.
"Of course. I think next time, though, you guys should visit me," replied, grinning.
Moving on to , threw her arms around him and embraced into a hug. seemed a bit shy and hesitant, but hugged her tightly nonetheless.
"Bye," he said slowly.
"Say something nice, you wanker," proclaimed, smacking on the back of the head.
Everyone chuckled.
"No, it's okay. He doesn't have to say anything," smiled at .
"I'm coming with to the airport," said, holding up his car keys. "Are you?" He raised an eyebrow at and . They shook their heads 'no.'
"Alright. Let's get a move on, then," seemed a bit anxious.
turned her head up at him with a half smile, walking towards the front door. She followed to the car with close behind her. They got into the car one by one and soon drove off down the street.
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Getting up from the chair, gathered her things when her flight was announced. It was a long agonizing hour waiting in the airport. It felt like it lasted forever and there was nothing to speed up the time, not that any of them wanted the time to pass.
got up on her tip-toes and hugged tightly. He gave her a kiss on the head and rubbed her back. He smiled when they pulled away.
"Bye," she whispered, getting all teary-eyed.
"Take care," pressed his lips together.
Now it was time to say good-bye to . Just how was going to do that? She knew this moment would come, but didn't know it would be here so soon. She didn't know if she should kiss him, hug him or walk away with a simple good-bye. She had to decide quick.
"I had a great time," said awkwardly.
"Yeah," replied, scratching his ear.
bit her lip nervously searching for the next thing to say. She tucked her hair behind her ears and then adjusted the backpack strap on her shoulder.
"Well... I'd better go," hesitated, hoping he'd say something before it was too late.
"Right," wandered his eyes.
glanced over at before wrapping her arms around , embracing him into a hug. It was the longest hug she had ever given or received. She didn't want to let go, and didn't want to either. He took in the scent of 's hair, to remember it when she's gone.
"Okay," sighed, pulling away from .
She started walking backwards toward the gate as she waved to and . turned around and approached the lady, handing her the plane ticket. Before heading down the tunnel to board the plane, glanced at the boys with a smile. They watched her until they could no longer see her.
"You idiot!" exclaimed as he slapped in the arm.
"What?" He questioned, grabbing his arm gently.
"You're just letting her go like that?" wrinkled his brows.
"Well... yeah," looked at him funny.
"That's real stupid of you," he said bluntly. "She was practically begging you to kiss her or something and you ignored her," added with annoyance.
didn't know what to say. He looked down at his feet as began to walk away. rubbed his chin and thought about the mistake he just made. How could I be so stupid? He didn't know what he could do now. It was too late, was already on the plane.
Wiping the tears from her eyes, seat-belted herself in. She kept her head down so no one could see that she was crying, but one of the flight attendants noticed.
"Are you all right, Miss?" She asked in concern.
"Oh yes, I'm fine," said, sniffing and wiping the tears away.
She flashed a small smile and proceeded down the aisle. turned her head toward the window and looked out for a minute before looking down at her hands in her lap. Why didn't I just tell him? How stupid!
A few moments later a person stood beside . She looked up slowly and her eyes widened when she saw who it was. moved her legs a bit so they could sit down in the chair next to hers. She gripped her purse tighter and pulled it close.
"What are you doing here?" She asked.
"What does it look like?" They replied, raising an eyebrow.
nodded as she pressed her lips together. She rested her head back on the seat and sighed heavily. She blinked her eyes a few times because they were stinging from crying a few seconds ago.
"Are you okay?" They asked with concern.
"Yeah," lied. "Excuse me," she then turned and called for the flight attendant.
"Wait, let me explain," they begged her, resting a hand on her arm. "Never mind," they looked up at the flight attendant with a smile.
turned around properly in her chair and looked at the annoying person beside her. Running in on the plane was . He tried looking over top of everyone's head, hoping to see 's. He smiled happily when he spotted her a few rows ahead of him. rushed toward her.
"Go on then," said impatiently.
"I'm sorry," he blurted.
"Wish that were enough," she shook her head. "You don't seem to understand anymore, . You've changed a lot. I hardly even know you," explained, looking him straight in the eyes.
"What are you talking about? I'm still the same guy," said in disbelief. "You know me... you know me more than anyone," he added.
As got closer to , he noticed sitting beside her. was far too close to her in 's opinion, but wasn't going to jump to any conclusions. seemed to feel strongly for him. And after what did, would she really want him back? stood unnoticed for a moment to watch them interact with each other; maybe he was supposed to see this, to see if was the one.
"Maybe I knew you when we were together, but after broke up... you changed. You let them change you," said gently.
"Them?" questioned, confused.
"Them, as in everyone around you after that. I didn't matter to you anymore. You were too busy. Too busy with that slutty girl group ," explained, finally telling him how she felt and feels.
"What?" exclaimed. ", come on," he said, laughing a bit.
glared at him. It wasn't funny.
"Are you still hung up on that? Still jealous?" seemed to be making fun of her.
"You're sitting there laughing at my feelings and claiming to love me all at the same time," said questioningly. "That's nice, . You're right too. I knew there was something between you and that bitch in . But to this day, I still don't know what I saw in you." Anger was boiling up inside her.
"You're just mad at me for what I did at the restaurant with you and that guy. I never got with . I never cheated on you. It was all publicity for the song," said, still sounding like he was making fun of . "I love you and always will."
touched 's face and kissed her cheek. 's eyes widened and his heart sank. From where he was standing, it looked as though they were kissing on the lips. didn't know whether he should run off the plane or approach them and beat the heck out of .
lightly pushed away. "I can't," she whispered with tears in her eyes. "I can't forgive you. You hurt me too many times... and you hurt when you ruined our dinner. I can't forgive you for that," said as she stood up from her seat.
She reached up and opened the overhead compartment, taking out her backpack and walking away. freaked out and turned around so he wouldn't get noticed, but knew who it was from the back.
"You better be careful. You might just end up leaving the Country," she smirked as he slowly turned around to face her.
"That's a risk I'm willing to take," said softly.
smiled. "I love you," she said quickly, relieved that she finally said it.
didn't say anything. Instead, he leaned in and pressed his lips softly against 's. He kissed her like he had never kissed her before. 's hands were romantically placed on her neck as he stood in the aisle with .
"I love you," said when they pulled away from one another.
He gave her another kiss before the flight attendant tried to get them to take their seats.