spaces between us (grayson Dolan)

Ch.10 Coming home

(Tessa POV)
I woke up feeling a bit groggy and confused. But then, all yesterday's memories of the concert and the ever so amazing fans rushed into my head. I rubbed the rest of the sleep out of my eyes and grabbed my phone off the nightstand, unplugging it from the charger. I checked the time. 9:45. Hmm not too bad. Our flight back home wasn't 'till 12:50 so I had at least an hour and a half to get ready and pack the rest of my belongings. I grabbed a clean towel, warmed up the shower, and hopped in trying to be as quick as I could. Of course what had planned to be a 5 minute shower ended up being 20. I just started humming, then humming turned into slight singing, then slight singing turned into a full on pour your heart out music session. But hey, everyone sings in the shower and I guess I just kinda lost track of time in there. The shower is the one place I could just relax and not have to worry about blocking people out and refusing to let people in. I know I sound stupid because I mean who doesn't want to make friends? Who wants to be a lonely person? Especially in high school? Well I really wish I could make friends but that means giving away my biggest secret and I don't know if I was ready to tell anyone yet.

I dried myself off with the fluffy towel and put on some sweats and a tank top. I did just some natural makeup and put my still wet hair into a messy bun. I packed away my makeup bag, all the stuff in the bathroom, and everything else I had. After finishing up the packing mom and I went downstairs to the lobby to grab a muffin or something quick to eat. We raced back upstairs, grabbed our luggage and were out of there in record time.

We made it. It was 12:50 and our flight was so far running on time. Everything was going smooth. I put in my earbuds and fell asleep.

*close to landing*

I woke up to the pilot speaking on the overhead speakers, saying that we'd be landing in 5 minutes and if we would please shut off our electronics and fasten our seatbelts. We did as we were told and finally we touched ground. Mom and I scurried off the plane eager to meet dad and everyone at the terminal.

Finding our luggage wasn't too hard. We managed to pull it off the conveyor belt thingy. We hurried up the escalators failing at the attempt of trying to run up with several bags. I searched the crowd of people looking for my family. My eyes bulged out and I screamed in excitement earning weird looks from the strangers around me. I ran up and hugged my best friend.

(Meghan POV)
Grayson told me that Tessa was going to Florida for the weekend. I was kinda disappointed she didn't tell me. We were practically best friends now. I mean at least she was my best friend but I just feel like she's holding something back, ya know? I let it slide and decided to surprise her at the airport. I had called her house and asked her dad when she would be getting home. After hours of begging I finally convinced Kylie to drive me to the airport. Since I just turned 16, I was still waiting to take my drivers test and hopefully pass!
All I really had to do to convince her was say one word.... Nick!!!
As soon as I mentioned Nick would be there she grabbed her car keys and told me to get in the car. I laughed. Someone has a wittle crush!!! She yelled at me for saying that...

Once we got to the airport we headed inside after parking the car and Kylie taking at least 10 mirror checks. We found Hadley, Nick, and Mr. Peterson. Kylie as I suspected made her way over to Nick and they immediately engulfed in their own conversation. They have been talking a lot lately and they were definitely hitting it off right now.
I watched the screen to track down when her flight landed. Her flight popped up on the screen. they just landed. I got myself ready. My welcome home ballon in hand. I saw her pop up off the escalators and we made eye contact. She screamed and ran towards me tackling me in a big hug.
"Oh my gosh... I can't believe your here!!!! I missed you even though I was only gone for like 2 days!!!" She said as she finally released me from the bone crushing bear hug.
"I missed you too!!! How was Florida?" I asked.
Her face went pale and her huge smile slowly faded. Did I say something?

The car ride was more silent than I thought. I had expected her to blow up from excitement telling us ALL about her trip to Florida to see her family. But I was wrong. She just stared out the window deep in her own thought bubble.

We parked inside my garage. her parents had given the ok that she could spend a couple hours at my house. We stepped out and made our way to my room. I closed my door and decided to pop the question.
"Hey is something wrong? Did I do anything that upset you?!?" I asked with concern in my voice.
She barely looked at me. When she finally did she had a hint of guilt and nervousness in her eyes. She opened her mouth and said,
"I have to tell you something..... It's kinda important....."