𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐃

she's such an idiot

dina's pov:

it's our last day here in florida, i swear time flew by faster than i could even blink.

ellie's asleep of course, we just got back from riding some rides and stuffing our face with food. talia sat at the end of the bed.

"i don't wanna leave," i complain, taking a bite from my popsicle. "of course you don't, you say that every time we come here." talia chuckles.

we opened the balcony door to let in some fresh air, ellie seemed to be enjoying it and fell asleep almost immediately.

all i can think about is having to go back to school after this, the day after a vacation.

graduation is in a couple weeks, i'm more nervous than anything. i'm just surprised i even graduated.

i was held back last year because i never showed up, im honestly glad i didn't. if i did i would've never met ellie.

well, i would've never had the courage to meet her, i should say.

i tossed the stick to my popsicle into the trash, leaning over to wrap my arms around ellie.

i guess the feeling of me scooting closer to her woke her up, she immediately flipped over. "it's just me, go back to sleep." i whisper playing in her hair.

she hasn't taken that butterfly clip out of her head since i put it in, not even to shower.

i guess she likes it.

talia scribbled in her sketchbook as we waited for the text to leave, i already packed everything of ellie's so she didn't have to worry about it.

she always tells me she hates when i do that, that it makes her feel weak and immature. i don't care though, i enjoy doing it.

talia's phone rang, she reached over to pick it up from the bedside table. "hello?" she answered, putting the call on speaker.

"your mom and i are waiting outside, make sure you have everything." he said, and i sighed.

"i don't wanna go," i cried, dragging out the 'go'.

ellie woke up, flipping over and hugging me half asleep. "wake up, angel." i whisper, kissing her once again while talia grabbed our bags.

"are we leaving?" she asks groggily. i hummed pulling the blanket off of her legs.

we immediately got up, following close behind talia. "fuck, i don't want to leave."

"graduation's close though, aren't you excited?" she asks smiling, squeezing my cheek. "i guess so,"

"i'm just surprised i even passed."

she chuckled as we reached the exit doors, waving to the staff on our way out.

my sister was loading everything into the trunk as we waited on the hot sidewalk, hand in hand again.

she's been being more clingy than usual lately, i'm sure it's just because she's getting comfortable but another part of me is saying otherwise.

i don't want to overthink it too much though.

—

i laid on ellie, she hasn't taken her eyes off the window since we got on the plane.

every once in awhile i'd catch her dozing off, immediately looking away so i didn't see.

she's such an idiot.

talia was sound asleep, her head somehow resting in her lap. that's gonna hurt like a bitch later.

"you sure are determined, huh?" i call. she hums, looking in my direction for a split second before gazing back down at the clouds.

i chuckled to myself before grabbing my phone from my back pocket, opening one of the no-wifi games i had installed a couple days ago.

with my sister snoring loudly in my ear it was practically impossible to focus on my game but i can deal.

ellie was still staring out the window, picking at her fingers as she did.

she looked nervous to say the least, i didn't want to say anything so i simply rested my hand on her thigh like i always do when i notice her getting fidgety.

ellie's pov:

the feeling of dina's hand resting on my thigh seemed to calm me down, i'm scared to go home.

i got a text from my stepdad a couple days ago asking where i was, that he sent the police to look for me not knowing i'm halfway across the country.

my anxiety hasn't gone down since i got here if i'm honest, i was expecting a text from him anyway.

"you alright, angel?" dina asks, and i blush at the nickname once again. "fine," was all i said.

staring down at the clouds as we flew by them seemed to take my mind off of it for awhile, time seemed to fly by as we finally landed at the airport.

"i got your stuff, don't worry." she smiles holding my suitcase in one hand and hers in the other.

i anxiously followed behind her as we entered the airport once again, dina's dad checking to make sure i was still there.

"how you holding up, kiddo?" he asks patting me on the back. "i'm alright." i replied shyly.

i love when he calls me that, it's healing something in me and i can feel it. my 'inner child' is you care to go that deep.

this is bad.

i finally grabbed my suitcase from dina, dragging it behind me as we made our way to the car.

of course dina had to help me get in, she acts like i can't use my own two feet or something. i knew she liked it though so i didn't say anything.

sitting in the middle seat i leaned against dina, i'm so scared. "what's wrong?" she asks, and i shrug.

"we'll talk about it when we get home, alright?" she smiles kissing my forehead. "i have to go home."

"that's fine, i'll just go with you."

i sigh, "you can't."

"why not? i always do."

"dina," i sigh once again, she knows i hate being asked too many questions. "shit, sorry."

—

we finally made it home, i'm currently at dina's house hesitating wether or not i should go home.

my mom was on the porch, if she sees me walking past she'll fucking murder me. i know that for a fact.

"hey didi?" i call out to dina who sat in the corner unpacking her stuff. "yes, love?"

"one don't call me that, and two, can i maybe stay here tonight?" i anxiously pick at my cuticles. "don't you have to go home?"

i shrug bringing my attention back to the lava lamp which has been on for god knows how long, staring at the little globs of purple.

grabbing the last few items from her suitcase she stood up, sitting beside me on the bed. "if anything happens call me, alright?" she says leaning in for a kiss.

of course i kiss her back, licking her chapstick off my lips as i did.

"i love you," she calls as i leave, i didn't respond.

"or not."