You're My Person - Colby Brock

Chapter 5

Catch Flights not Feelings
LOTTIE POV

Today is the day that I endure an 11 hour flight, become reunited with Kat and start my LA life..

"Morning Miss America. You all packed up?" My dad says coming into my room and handing me a cuppa

"Yesss, but I'm so going to miss a proper cup of tea" I say looking at my mug

"I thought you would miss me?!" Dad laughs

"Of course I'm going to miss you guys so much" I smile and he smiles back

"Right answer! I'm cooking breakfast, it'll be ready in 10." he says leaving my room

"Please take more days off it suits you" I call after him knowing his english fry up is to die for

"You sound like your mother" He shouts which makes me laugh before i hear him go downstairs

I look around my room...my childhood has been spent in these walls and all that is left is my floral wallpaper and empty furniture. It's sad but more surreal than anything. After years of Kat begging me to come to LA, I don't just visit...I fricken move there. I don't do things by halves do I.

I hear my phone buzz from my bedside where its been on charge all night.

*Text from Jess - I miss you already sis have a safe flight today and call me as soon as you land! xx*

Before I reply back to her I look at the selfie she has sent me which is her with a sad face. I managed to steal her off of Adam for a 'day of British lasts' in London yesterday which included my last Primark Trip for some basics and my last Nando's meal. It was a fun sister day.

"Lottie Loo!" Dad shouts up signifying the breakfast of dreams is ready

"Coming" I say before replying back to Jess and putting my slippers on to make my way downstairs

Of course Claire is already sad. "Mum why are you're crying" I ask whilst kind of laughing taking my seat at the table

"You're going" She sighs

"I know! But don't cry I'll cry. You have a few hours with me til my flight" I shug and she smiles

"I can't help it" She says

"Claire be happy for her shes going to become a pop star" My dad says placing all 3 plates of divine food onto our table

"Funny dad funny" I say. Dad thinks as soon as I step off of the plane I'll have a record deal.

"So I know I've brushed up on it with you. You're moving into a house full of boys and I know you're 21...." Dad starts and I go wide eyed

"Dad, no! stop! we don't need this talk...I get your reasoning I just don't need that talk"

"She can handle herself Brian she's like her mother plus they must be nice boys if they're friends with Sam" Mum smiles at me saving my embarrassment,

"Just be careful honey!" Dad sighs

"I will, I promise!"  I say knowing he means well

Following the call I had with Kat last week when I told her the date for my arrival I had a few girls follow me on Instagram so of course i have stalked them. Stass, Tara and Devyn. They all look extremely stylish and cool just like Kat so it must just be an LA thing. Some of them and their friends in their pics have tatt's like me so that's something we have in common.

I also had a look at Sam's Youtube channel last night. In my ignorance, I didn't realise he was THAT popular, both him and Kat. They have actual people commenting on their youtube and instagram accounts which seems so crazy to me but I guess I'm going to have to get used to that kind of crazy.

I tried to peek at some of my new roommates but with how busy the house seems to be all the time in the videos, I couldn't work out who was who. I didn't watch too many though as it was all a bit much...I just wanna get there and meet everyone as new it'll be easier that way.

"Hey If you wanna be early so that myself and your mum also get full use of the business class departure suite I suggest you go get yourself ready." Dad says collecting my empty plate

"Hahah you're rushing me off to LA just to get free fancy food...ya you're definitely my parents." I say which makes them both laugh

Due to Dad knowing the airline through work he's managed to upgrade my seat to business class and that means my parents can stay with me til I board the plane
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IN THE CAR ON THE WAY TO THE AIRPORT
I look around taking in the last views of the UK before deciding to get my phone out and texting kat.

**Text to Kat - I know you're probably dead asleep but I'm on the way to the airport! It's happening!**

It's like 3am there right now....I'm definitely not going to get a text back but I feel like should she be awake she would be as excited as I am.

I know Sam and Kat are getting me from the Airport and then I literally do not know the plan after that.

Apparently there's going to be a housewarming party so I'm going to try and sleep my way through this flight to beat the jetlag before it arrives. Being tired at my first LA party is not a great first impression.

We get to the airport and do all of the boring stuff before making ourselves comfortable in the lounge area which has free food and drinks.

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2 hours of chatting have passed so quickly

A nice lady in uniform from the lounges comes up to us "Your Flight to LA boarding now miss. You will need to make your way to Gate 5"

My mum and dad follow me to the gate in silence not wanting to say goodbye just yet.

As soon as I get to the gate I get my boarding pass and passport ready to be scanned and mum pulls me into the biggest hug with tears in her eyes.

"Text me as soon as you land ok or call me, or actually facetime me I will want to see your face!"

"Mum, calm down, I will !!" I say finally letting go of the hug and having a big bear hug off my dad

"See you soon, trouble! Make sure you enjoy yourself sweet." He says and he finally lets go putting an arm around my blubbering mum for support.

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Once emotional goodbyes have been had I make my way down the winding tunnel and onto the large brightly lit  plane

I attempt to find my seat...business class is boujee. I have a fricken BED and my own TV...and SNACKS. Easiest flight ever!

Once settled down in my small abode for the next 11 hours I text my goodbyes to Jordan, my sister and a few family members before we finally take off. I'm officially moving from London to LA!