Life at College

The airport

Here we were. The day I had dreaded for weeks had now arrived. We were sitting in Jacob's car on our way to the airport. In three hours, he was leaving the country. Jacob turned off the highway towards the airport.

«Thank you for watching my car this summer» Jacob smiled but didn't take his eyes off the road.

«Are you kidding me. I never get to use Matt's car and now I get to have a car for the summer. You are doing me a favor» I smiled bright as I petted the cars dashboard. Jacob chuckled. Then the airport was right in front of us.

«I going to miss you» I hugged Jacob tight at the security check-in. They wouldn't allow me further inside when I didn't have a ticket.

«Me too» Jacob responded, still holding our hug. «But hey, it's only a month until I will pick you up in Melbourne» We smiled at each other as the hug ended.

«You are right» I gave Jacob a reassuring nod. I had laid up late last night thinking about this moment. At the end I had realized that I got Jacob for most of the year and that I should be grateful for that. Of course, he had to go home to his family and friends. I can't imagine living across the world from my crazy family. I had therefore promised myself to not be sad towards Jacob. He should not feel bad for going home to Melbourne. «I'll see you in a month. And I expect a big sign with my name on it. You know, like in the movies» I joked.

«Of course, » Jacob laughed. «Nothing less for my best friend» I could feel my eyes tearing up as he said the words «best friend». I therefore gave him a last hug to distract myself and to not show him. As the hug broke, Jacob checked his watch. He didn't say anything, but I knew he had to go.

«Text me the moment you land. Okey? »

«Sure» Jacob nodded and smiled. He picked up his carryon bag. We smiled at each other and then Jacob turned and walked into the security check.

I stood there and watched to see that he made it through. When he was done and about to walk through the doors, he turned around. One month, he mouthed. I nodded and smiled. We then waived at each other as he disappeared through the doors. As we waived goodbye a small fear sat in the back of my mind. Afraid that he wouldn't come back for our next school year. Even though I knew he would, and that we would see each other in a month. Jacob turned one last time and flashed me a big smile. That made me chuckle. It was just what I needed. And he knew it. Right then I knew in my heart that we would be friends forever.

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Author's note:
Thank you so much for reading this story. This is my first published story. I am grateful for your reading, voting and comments. I hope you like it and would love to hear your opinions!
Love A.A.I