Long Way Home

Chapter 18

"Avery, you lazy ass, get up." Someone gently shakes me awake.

Letting out a groan, I naturally flip the person off, knowing its Michael without even opening my eyes.

"Feisty." He chuckles. "I like that." He pokes my side, and my eyes pop open as I raise an eyebrow.

"Don't touch me, rainbow boy." I say, standing up and stretching my arms/legs/back.

"Hey!" He says, pouting. "That's not very nice."

"You waking me up isn't very nice." I growl.

Michael rolls his eyes. "You want fall asleep and have some flight attendant drag you off this plane, and then your late to seeing your precious Niall, than be my guest."

I let out a huff of annoyance and don't reply. Boys are so immature.

"Don't listen to him," Luke says, leaning forward. "Good job Mikey, you've gotten her upset."

I give Luke a warm smile. "It's hard to believe your the youngest at this moment."

He gives me a proud grin and a wink. "Gentleman in the streets a freak-"

"I'm going to stop you there, and I Never want you to ever finish that sentence." I interrupt, holing up my hand and looking away.

"Luke you haven't even-"

"Shut up Calum!"

Rolling my eyes and ignoring the bickering boys, I pick up my bag and fling it over my shoulder.

"C'mon boys, it's almost dinner and I want some real food, not a bag of shitty peanuts."

"Avery! Watch your damn mouth." Calum says, laughing slightly.

"Sorry Daddy." I coo in a baby voice.

His cheeks flush and he rolls his eyes in a mocking manner before turning away.

"Let's just get off this plane, I wanna see the guys." Michael whines.

I nod in agreement and follow the three boys off the plane.

I feel a tap on my shoulder, and I turn around, seeing a small girl behind me.

I wave at her as she looks up at me with wide eyes.

"Are they your boyfriends?" She asks, one of her front teeth missing, she looks about seven and has a strong Australian accent.

I laugh, shaking my head. "No sweetie, just friends."

"Oh. They are missing out. You're pretty." She compliments, giving me a shy grin, and I notice her dimples that indent her cheeks.

I smile. "Thank you! You're also beautiful, like a princess!"

She giggles. "Well I think the blonde one really likes you. And so does the weird one with weird hair. And I'm not sure about the other guy."

I blush. "They're all weird honey. But thank you again, I'll keep you updated if I do date any of them."

The girl flicks her curly light brown hair out of the way of her hazel eyes. "I already know you'll date one of them. Tell me once you're about to get married!"

My mouth drops at how well this young girl speaks. "Okay," I forcedly say, a smile still pressed onto my face. "I will, but I got to go. Thanks!"

She waves goodbye, staring after me as I walk over to the boys.

A few seconds later after I walk away, I finally wonder where her family was. I look back,

But the little girl is gone.