Is It Love?

Chapter Fifty Six

Lily's POV

Two weeks later

The last of my stuff is packed. We decided to pay a truck to drive all my stuff there. It was expensive but since I'm taking a plane there's not much I can do. I packed basic necessities in my suitcases and the truck left with the other stuff this morning.

The part of the house that had adapted to my presence is now empty, and it makes me sad. But I'm also excited for what is coming.

Ann comes up from behind me, putting her hand on my shoulder.

"How long do we have?"

"Not long."

She sighs, but walks to sit on the couch. She looks at me, "Are you excited?"

I smile at her, "I am. I really am. But I'm going to miss you."

"I'm going to miss you too, but I'll visit. This is a great opportunity for you."

I sat next to her, "only because of you."

She raised her eyebrows at me in an amused way. "No, you did this. I don't get credit."

"You are the reason I survived this year."

She shakes her head, looking sad. "No, I just helped. You were the strong one."

My eyes glass over, and I hug her before she can see me cry.

I am really going to miss this.

When she lets go of me I sniffle, but look away.

"Do you have everything packed?"

I nod my head, "Yeah, I'm pretty sure."

"That's good." she says, "you won't be back here for a while."

"Maybe not, but I'll still see you."

She rolls her eyes in a kind of well duh way. "Obviously, this gives me more of a reason to fly to Washington."

"I'm praying for your bank account."

She laughs, "girl, me too."

We end up making Aaron carry my suitcases to the car, and by we I mean Ann. We decided she's going to drive me so the car can get back, and I didn't want to go alone.

Flying isn't the best thing I've ever experienced, I guess. But flying alone is kind of nerve-racking, which I'm trying to ignore while we leave the driveway.

Ann tries to help me calm down by listening to music, which happens to be her solution for everything.

I mean, her Spotify has so many playlists.

Anyway, I feel almost sad that I'm leaving such a familiar place, but I am also glad as hell that I never have to live here again.

I will never have to experience any of this again, and that is my motivation. That is what is driving me to make such a change. My dream was to get out, and here I am. And I'm doing it with my favorite person.

I'm proud of myself, truly. I would have never guessed this is how I would get out. I honestly never thought any of my fantasies could ever be possible.

I never thought my fantasy would be an apartment in Seattle with a beautiful girl and potentially two cats.

I smile to myself as Ann drives, looking at the window at my town for the last time.

We get to the airport, and we decide we're going to say goodbye outside since she has an important event later.

I can admit I cried. Just a bit, but there were tears. She did too, so you can't judge me. I just hate leaving, she has become something too important to me. She made me feel like family when I thought I didn't have any. And I can't help but feel sad.

"I guess this is goodbye," she announces, "you can leave or whatever."

"Shut up."

I hug her and she squeezes me, "Okay, really goodbye before I cry. Have fun and be safe."

"I will."

I walk into the airport alone, but I feel so much excitement I almost forget.

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Rea's POV

I am so freaking excited.

Like.

Oh my god.

Also, I think my mom is too because she's been preparing the house for Lily's arrival since yesterday.

Speaking of Lily, she texted me that she was getting on the plane. Which leaves about five hours until I have to leave to pick her up. I wish time would go by faster, I'm getting very impatient.

My room is very clean, and I even cleaned out a dresser for her. Just something until we get more room.

On that note, Tom was very serious about the apartment. I think the day after I told him we would both like that he was looking at apartments.

He's also sent me so many screenshots of apartments. I find it heartwarming.

I like that my mom found a nice guy, she deserves it.

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When I turn into the airport my heart is beating out of my chest. Lily said to sit in the parking lot until she lands, but it's so boring.

When she does land though, I want to jump out of my car, but I listen to her and stay.

I hear a knock on my window and I jump. I see Lily smiling at me, and I quickly unlock the car. She opens the backseat and throws in her suitcases, closing the door and getting in the front seat.

She turns to me and I hug her tight. Laughing and squeezing her and almost feeling like she's not actually here.

She looks at me so deeply I feel so happy.

I kiss her and she laughs, hugging again before she tells me to drive home.

Drive home.

I stop at a fast food place on the way because she hasn't eaten, and she eats that on the way.

"My mom is so excited."

"I'm so excited. I can't believe this is happening."

"Me too." I grab her hand and leave one hand on the wheel.

When I pull into my driveway and shut the car off she immediately gets out of the car. "I'll get my bags in a minute. Come on."

She reaches for my hand and we go inside, my mom instantly going in to hug her. "It's so good to see you, Lily!"

"It's good to see you. Thank you so much for letting me stay."

She waves her hand. "Oh hush, anything for you."

I put my hand on her lower back, "welcome home."

Saying that has never felt better. 

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I feel like a proud mom and if I cry you can't judge me, okay?

Remember to drink water and eat something :)

*head pat*