Words of Promise

CHINO HILLS, CALIFORNIA

(CAMERON'S POV)

I couldn't wait to get home to my family. After the long tour, I was definitely ready to see some familiar faces. I was on the plane home. I'm finally going to get to see my family again. But why was I so upset? I felt like...I was missing something from this trip... like I haven't accomplished everything. 

Then it hit me: I'm still single. Do I wish I had a girlfriend? No. Do I feel like dating? I guess not. So why should I be thinking about the cons of being single? I was fine. Besides, millions of girls would be dying to go out with me, and I think that's a pretty good place to be. 

The flight took long weary hours and I slept most of it, but soon I heard the deep voice of the pilot over the speakers. "Please stay seated and buckled in while the plane prepares for landing. You'll be in the Golden state shortly." I cracked my stiff neck and rubbed my eyes. Plane rides never make me feel good afterward. I can't wait to get in my own bed for the first time in awhile. 

"Welcome to California, home of the famous Disney Land and Hollywood! Gather your items in the storage shelf above your seats and don't forget to take your other carry-on items. Have a nice rest of the day!" 

I gathered my earbuds, magazine, phone, and backpack and waited for the rest of the plane to exit. 

After I reclaimed my stuff, I headed to the parking lot and found my car that would be steaming now. Almost on cue, I got a call from my mom. 

"Hey Mom," I answered. "Yeah I got here safe. I'll be home in a few." 

"Drive safe!" she said, then kissed through the phone. 

On the drive home, I took in all the familiar sights that brought back so many memories. When I pulled up to our driveway, I saw Jaxx and my mom both excited to see me. I got out of the car and hugged my mom. "How was the trip, honey?" Mom asked. "It was amazing, as usual," I grinned at her. Jaxx responded by jumping all over me and licking my hands. 

"Sierra's inside," Mom smiled, walking the crazy Jaxx in.

"Cam!" Sierra beamed when she saw me. She jumped and hugged me, knocking me to the ground. "You're worse than Jaxx," I groaned. "Careful, I might start licking your face," she laughed, getting up off of me. "We made pasta for dinner!" Mom said. "Your sister helped a lot!" 

"Should I be worried?" I asked. Sierra punched me. "Kidding," I stuck my tongue out at her. 

The pasta was delicious, my family was great, I got to hang out in my old room, I got to see Jaxx, but I still felt that empty feeling deep inside. 

That night, I laid in bed processing the experience. I met fans all over the country, I tried foods from all different regions, I went to a few hundred hotels, I'm sure, and I still feel like I am not living the life. I was almost angry at myself. Why am I not happy? I have a perfect life. I know I have a perfect life, though I may not be perfect. What's wrong with me?