Scoring Hearts

6.

Gigi

It was time for Nanny, Pop, and me to leave town so I could return to university for veterinary school. Logan drove us to the train station, and tearful goodbyes were exchanged. Oliver and Andy had bid farewell the night before. Logan and I clung to each other, reluctant to part ways. Our promises to call and text were exchanged, accompanied by declarations of how much we would miss each other. A bittersweet kiss marked our farewell. "I promise to try and see you soon," I said as we hugged once again. "Goodbye, Gigi," Logan uttered. "Goodbye, Logan," I replied.

As I boarded the train, I waved at him until he became a distant figure. Curling up into Pop's arms, I shed both happy and sad tears. In Logan, I found someone who cared about me deeply, and the comfort of Nanny and Pop's embrace was the only solace for the mixed emotions.

Upon arriving at the Glasgow train station, I, who had fallen asleep in Pop's arms, was gently awakened. We drove home, where Shannon and Donnie eagerly awaited us. I couldn't wait to share the details of my adventure, and the family rejoiced in my newfound connection with Logan.

After a refreshing shower, I called Logan. He picked up quickly, already missing me. We talked for hours, sharing laughs and stories before bidding each other goodnight.

The girls:

Maeve: Girls I need to see y'all.

Me: Maeve are you back from your modeling trip???

Maeve: Yes, I touched down yesterday!

Allie: Gigi when are you back?

Chloe: You have been gone forever we need to catch up.

Nicole: Brunch tomorrow?

Natalie: Belle and I will be there!

Belle: No football for me tomorrow, we have an off day.

Me: Yay!

Ella: I have missed you, big sis.

Me: I have missed you all. Tomorrow at 12 at Mimi's! See you there!

The next day, refreshed from my shower, I got ready for brunch with my closest friends: Maeve, Allie, Chloe, Ella, Belle, Natalie, and Nicole. Excitement bubbled within me as I hadn't seen these girls in weeks. When we met, hugs were exchanged, reflecting our genuine bond.

Allie couldn't contain her curiosity, asking, "Okay, what happened in Liverpool? You were posting secret pictures of you and this guy." My face lit up with a radiant smile as I began recounting every detail of the past 2 weeks. The girls were captivated, and their faces reflected shock and joy when I revealed the identity of my new beau, especially considering he was a Liverpool player. My cousin, Maeve, and sister, Ella were the most pleased because they had heard me talking about dating a Liverpudlian since I could talk. Natalie and Belle have been my friends since before we could walk. They know all about my obsession with Liverpool, and they always supported the delusions I would get.

Allie expressed her excitement about sharing the news with Archie, and Maeve mentioned how John would be thrilled about Logan finding someone special, especially me.

New group chat:

Maeve: Boys it's confirmed.

John: what is?

Archie: Logan and Gigi

Allie: John seriously? We were talking about it yesterday.

Me: hold up. Y'all have known since yesterday??

Maeve: Logan texted us all immediately when you said you would be exclusive with him.

John: He's whipped G. Whipped.

Allie: Yeah, he asked if your favorites were what you told him.

Ella: Insecure one he is. But yeah, he didn't know if you lied.

Me: Seriously he didn't believe I would tell him the truth. He will never live this down.

We, soon dispersed to tackle our looming homework, mindful of the upcoming school year. I could not get behind because it was my last year of university.