follow through

chapter 7

betty

i leave tomorrow. i haven't seen james since we fought almost a week ago. i've been busy getting ready for this trip.

inez and i leave early tomorrow morning. it's 11 pm and im getting everything ready to leave.

we're staying at my aunts house because it's so close to where we'll be working and i'd rather not spend money on a hotel room for 2 months. plus i love my aunt.

i have my suit case packed and ready to go. my outfit is laid out and my carry on with my book is set to the side. although i probably won't have a enough time to finish the book. especially with inez being my companion.

i throw in some headphones and a hoodie in case i get cold.

"all ready." i whisper to myself

i look out the window and see james' car down the street. i throw on my jacket not realizing what i'm doing.

i walk outside and stop. what am i doing. this is stupid.

but i'm leaving for two months. i wont see him until a week before school.

i keep walking towards his house. i stop outside his house and pull out my phone not wanting to knock so late at night.

can you come outside real quick.

i hit send and wait. minutes later the front door opens and i see james walking toward me.

"hey." he says quietly

"hi." i respond just as quiet

"are you ok?" he asks

"i'm fine. but i'm leaving tomorrow. for two months." i explain

"yeah i know." he sighs

i step closer to him and hug him. he hugs me back and we stay like that for a moment until he says something.

"i'm gonna miss you."

"me too." i respond

"i'm still mad though." i say pulling away to look at him.

he chuckles. "i know."

"i just didn't want to not say goodbye. so i'm gonna go now."

"okay." he responds quietly

i turn around and walk away until he grabs my hand and pulls me back. i turn around and he holds my face and then he kisses me.

i kiss him back and after a moment he pulls away.

"i'm sorry i just couldn't let you leave without a kiss. goodbye." he smiles softly

i stare into his blue eyes. i could stare forever. but i can't. i look down and remember i need to get back.

"goodbye james." i smile back

i quickly turn around and start walking away. i don't know what else to say. or do.

"goodbye betty." he says softly

i get back home and lay in bed. struggling to sleep. i pull out my phone and open my messages with Inez.

see you tmr bright and early!

i send to her before i open my messages with james.

i type many messages not knowing what to say. i delete what i've typed and turn my phone off.

i toss and turn trying to find a comfortable position. it's going to be a long night.

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