Hooked On A Feeling (Peter Quill x Black!OC)-COMPLETED

Goodbye

August 21-St. Charles, Missouri

The air changed as it got closer to fall. You stood outside in the cool breeze as Peter closed Riley's trunk.

"And that's the last of it."

"I don't know about you, but I think I've done enough moving for a lifetime."

"Tell me about it."

"Now, where is that girl?"

"I don't know? Wasn't she the one who said she had to leave exactly at noon?"

"I'll go get her."

You kissed his cheek before heading inside the house. You knocked on her door and waited for permission to enter.

"Come in."

You stepped inside the room and sat next to her on the bed.

"You ready to go?"

"I just need a minute."

"Okay. Take your time."

"Do I have to go?"

"What happened?"

"Nothing. I just changed my mind I think."

"You don't have to go. But we already payed so..."

"Oh."

"I'm kidding." You smiled and wrapped your arm around her. "You can live here and go to school, or, you can do something else entirely."

"Really?"

"If that's what you want. But why did you change your mind?"

"I don't wanna leave you. What if something happens while I'm gone? What if you or Peter gets sick or something?"

"Is this because of Grandpa?"

"Kinda, yeah."

"Nothing's gonna happen to us."

"You don't know that."

"I don't. But, I am pretty certain that we'll be okay."

"But-"

"You can't not live your life just because you're scared."

"I know."

"You are such a smart girl. You can do this."

"What if I can't?"

"You are the best person I know. You inspire me everyday. I know you can do it."

"Thanks, Mom."

"So, do you want to go?"

"I do. I really do."

"Then go."

"I'll visit you on weekends and holidays."

"Sounds good."

"I'll call you every night."

"I don't know about every night."

"Every night."

"Okay, fine."

You heard tiny footsteps as Lucy approached the room. She stood by Riley's feet and waited to be picked up.

"I'm gonna miss you." She said as she held the dog.

"Don't worry. We'll take good care of her."

You went outside to the car and said your goodbyes. Riley hugged you tightly and you kissed her forehead.

"I love you, Riley. I'm so proud of you."

"I love you too, Mom."

She went to Peter and hugged him as well.

"I'm gonna miss you, kid. I love you."

"I love you too, Dad."

"Dad?"

"Is that okay?"

"It's more than okay."

You all smiled and joined in one big hug for a few minutes.

"I should go. Long drive."

"Call us when you get there."

"I will."

"We love you."

"I love you guys too."

She smiled and waved as she got into the car. You stayed outside until you could no longer see her red car.

Peter grabbed your hand and led you back into the house. It was still brand new. The walls were bare, no family photos, and no memories. Not yet at least.