Behind The Scenes? - A Friday Barnes storey

Airport scene

Friday perspective 

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"I wish I could stay," said Ian.

I so badly wanted him to stay. I'd just had my first, second kiss and I think it was safe to say he was my boyfriend. Boys seem not so keen on committing. But He did call me his girlfriend. But most importantly I was losing a best friend. And the only two family members who truly loved me for ... Me. But I knew that I could never convince Bernie. He'd got a great job offer. And he seemed so excited. I didn't know exactly what to say at first. But then it just came.

"Italy and a proper family" I said. "That's an adventure you can't miss".

I was caught by surprise when he took my hands. 

"Italy won't have girls like you," he said.

I could tell in his eyes it hurt.

"Of course not," I said. Looking down at our hands. We both had a firm grip and neither of us wanted to let go.

"It's not genetically possible the genome has such numerous permutations of nucleic acid sequences that ensures no two humans are a like" I said quickly.

"You know that's not what I meant," said Ian.

I knew exactly what he meant. I was afraid of the last goodbye. I'm not going to deny it. But I was most definitely stalling. I looked up into his eyes and bit my lip. I was searching my brain for something to say. But I knew if I said anything It would set off the tears and that anything from my mouth would set them off as well. But I knew if I didn't say anything I might regret it later on.

"Let's make a pledge" I finally blurted out with slightly tearful eyes.

"Four years from now, when we both finish school, we'll meet right here"

"In the airport terminal?" said Ian. I let out a slight smile. I looked around. It most certainly wasn't the most glamorous location.

"To do what?" asked Ian. I thought about it.

"I don't know...have an adventure"

"What kind of adventure?" Said Ian, smiling.

"A mystery of course" I said, shooting a smile back.

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My mind had totally wandered off the topic of Ian leaving for good. Maybe his blue eyes were finally drowning me. 

"Last warning for flight 606" said an oddly calm voiced lady over the speaker. 

I felt my heart race, as uncle Bernie gave me a rushed hug. Helena walked up to me and smiled.

"We will miss you dear" said Helena. Or aunt Helena as I should probably call her now. She pulled me into a friendly hug. I guess now I could count three loving family members. I watched uncle Bernie and aunt Helena make a start down the long hall. Ian turned to me.

"Well... I guess this is- until Ian pulled me into a big hug. I never wanted this moment to stop. But as soon as it began it stopped.

"Goodbye" said Ian finishing the sentence. Grabbing his stuffed backpack and heaved it over his shoulder. And then he made his descent down the long corridor to the plane. When Ian rounded the corner, I felt a wave of sadness come over me and I burst into tears. I was alone and Ian wasn't there to comfort me anymore. Until a head poked around the corner. Ian saw my tears. He flashed a smile of comfort and mouthed.

"It'll be okay, goodbye" and once again he turned the corner and was gone. For good this time.