Unexpected//Fezco

35|on the run

Recap

"Owen, that's too much." said Reina, running her hand through her hair.
"It's my job, I'm here to support you when you need it." He said, "Now choose."

"Anywhere?" she asked.
"Yes, but you need to decide now. I can get you on a plane in an hour."

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Song: "Another Lifetime" by Nao.

Reina thought about it. She quickly thought of someone she was close with.

"Tennessee." she said.

"Well alright then," he said.

"Thank you Owen, I can't tell you how much. I appreciate everything you've done for us." she said, letting a breath out in relief.

"Get packed up, I'll have a car pick you guys up in 30 minutes."
"What about my car?" she asked, her eyebrows furrowing.

"It's not safe for you to drive it around." He said, "But I'll deal with it, now hurry and get packed, i'll text you when they're here."

"Okay, thank you Owen."

Reina hung up the phone and walked out of the bathroom, seeing Ashtray packing his stuff up.
"Where are we going?" he asked.

"We're gonna fly to Tennessee then drive to Florida."

"Why Tennessee?" he questioned.
"I know someone down there, I just hope they let us stay." she said, walking over to pack her bag again.

-an hour later-

Reina and Ashtray had gotten settled on the plane, waiting for takeoff. Reina turned to look at Ashtray who was fidgeting with the bracelets he had on.

"Hey, are you alright?" she asked quietly, causing Ashtray to turn his head to her.

"Yea, i've just- i've never been on an airplane." he said, holding onto the bracelets tighter.

"What Are these?" she said, looking at his wrist.

"Fez gave them to me, i never wore them but while i was packing my stuff, I found them." he explained, showing it to her.

Reina slightly smiled when she read the top of one of the bracelets.
"Why that bible verse?" she asked.

"It was the first one grandma taught him, and the first one he taught me." he said, gliding his finger over the embroidery, "Psalms 118:6."

"Faith over fear." they said together, smiling at one another.

"What about this one?" Asked Reina, looking at the silver, almost bangle looking, bracelet that had an engraved design on the top.

Ashtray took it off and showed her the underside.
"What's the date?"

"It's the day I was dropped off." he explained, "The day he accepted me as his brother."

Reina nodded, handing him the bracelet back. And as soon as she did, the pilot announced takeoff.

Ashtray's body slightly tensed, fear filling his body. He quickly found Reina's hand and held onto it as the plane began moving.

Reina noticed his breath picking up and gave his hand a slight squeeze, causing him to look at her.
"It's okay." she mouthed, "I got you." Ashtray nodded as they held hands.

And once they were in the air, Ashtray had fallen asleep rather quickly. But no matter how much he moved, he still held onto her hand.

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