The Call That Changes Everything

Chapter 8

*HARRY'S P.O.V.*

I woke up feeling the warmth of the sun on my skin. I turn over to look at El, but she's not there. She probably just went into the house go to the bathroom or something. I stretch my arms before rolling over and hopping off of the trampoline to make my way inside.

While I was walking to the fridge to pour some milk, a piece of paper caught my eye. I pick it up and read it to myself.

Dear friends,

I have to fly back home today. My mom called and told me I didn't have a choice.. I'm sorry. I'm not good with goodbyes and knew it would just make things harder for all of us. I love you guys, and am so thankful I got the chance to meet all of you. Laura will explain any questions you may have. I didn't want to wake you, so this is my goodbye.

Much Love, El.

Her voice rings in my head. My eyes sting, my mind racing. I look up with tears welling up in my eyes as I throw down the paper, frantically running to each room of the house. I didn't want to believe she was gone.. maybe she was just playing a trick and hiding. I'm starting to get frustrated, I can't find her anywhere.

" WAKE UP!! " I yell once I get back to the living room. Murmers errupt through the room, people turning over and telling me to shut up. There's no way I was letting El go, I couldn't. Just the thought of life going on without her was enough to cause my heart physical pain. They were taking too long, I needed to go now. I grab my keys and my wallet, and make my way towards the front door.

" Where are you going? " someone asks in a sleepy voice.

" To the airport, I'm going to get El. " I say before slamming the door.

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I've been trying to call her phone for the past 10 minutes, and I was sent straight to voicemail every time.

Oh no, she's probably already on the plane. I'm too late..

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*EL'S P.O.V.*

I had just checked my bags in and was making my way over to my gate. I took out my phone to send my mom a text, but my phone was dead.

That's right, I forgot to charge it last night.. Smooth, El. Smooth.

I decided I'd just use the phone on the plane. I had about 15 minutes before my plane would start boarding. My mind started to wander back to Harry and the rest of the gang, my chest throbbing from the heart ache. I feel like I could even hear Harry calling my name.

There it is again, but a little louder. Then once more. I turn around and see him sprinting down the walkway, his eyes red & puffy and his curly hair a mess on top of his head. Once he reaches me, he embraces me in a tight hug, gasping for air. His arms are securely placed around my hips, holding me tight so there's no gap between us. I feel his warm breath on the back my neck, sending chills down my entire body.

" Never do that to me again, understood? " his voice is muffled since face is burried in my hair.

" Understood. " I blink back tears.

I'm still standing in his arms when I hear a chorus of my name being called. I look over to see the rest of the gang running towards me, shouting my name.

" What're you guys doing here? " I question.

" There's no way we're letting you go, babe! " Eleanor claims.

" Yeah! We'd miss you too much.. " Liam trails off, looking at his shoes.

" Definitely. " the rest agree. Did I mention how much I loved these people?