HER SISTER (18+) (GXG)

Flights & Christmas Plans

"Thank god finals are over," Mya concluded as she rolled her suitcase into the living room.

I nodded a few times as I sipped on my coffee, "I can't wait to get the fuck out of LA," I said, knowing I was actually excited to head back home for the next few weeks.

Mya walked over to the Keurig, "Amen to that," she said, pouring herself a cup of coffee, "Are you sure you don't want to join us all at Big Bear?"

And while it sounded fun to head to a colder part of California for a weekend with all our friends, Mya did say her sister would be there—along with her family.

Apparently, her family spends holidays there at their other house.

Which immediately helped me conclude that her family wasn't just comfortable—they definitely had to be rich.

My family was more in the comfortable tax bracket, we had a nice house on the beach—we took yearly vacations, and we never really had to worry about money.

It sucks that I'll be missing out on our friend group traditions, but I also don't think I'm ready to see a certain someone.

Even after the deep talk I had with Arielle a couple of weeks ago, I'm still not fully there.

But I definitely feel better, and I'm not avoiding my emotions anymore so that's good.

"No-no, it's okay. My flights today anyways," I said as I sipped more of my coffee.

Mya tilted her head, "Today?" she said, looking over to the glass balcony doors.

And I didn't hesitate to follow her line of sight, taking in the rainy city.

"I'm not so sure that any planes are flying out today—we even got a fog advisory today," Mya explained as she sat her mug of coffee down, "But we're all driving up to Big Bear, so we'll be fine—did you check on your flight?"

I nodded as I pulled out my phone, "Yeah just last night..." I quickly trailed off when I noticed that the flight now read canceled, "Well, never mind," I sighed out.

Mya hummed happily, "It's a sign—come to Big Bear with us, please," she practically begged.

I pursed my lips as I clicked through the Delta app, "No, I'm going to try and reschedule—ugh, why isn't it letting me?" I questioned, clearly irritated as I clicked around.

"Probably because the fog warning is until further notice—we're also having a few more storms in the next coming days," Mya explained as she rinsed her coffee cup out.

"So... I may not make it home for Christmas?" I said, suddenly feeling really upset as I started texting my mom.

Mya pursed her lips slightly, "I'm not sure, Ana—but you're more than welcome to spend Christmas with my family. You can just stay when our friends leave on Sunday," she offered, and while that sounded fun, there was still one issue with that.

And it involved her sister.

No way am I about to spend Christmas with their family.

That sounds so weird.

Well, not for Mya since she's like a sister to me.

Again, this all has to do with her sister.

"I think I'll just stay here until it reschedules," I determined as I texted my mom who insisted for me to stay put until it was safe to fly.

I can't believe I'm about to miss Christmas this year.

Mya shook her head, "Absolutely not—it's the holidays, you don't deserve to be on campus alone," she said, clearly not giving me any room to say no.