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Chapter 16 - Clickbait

It's been about a month and a half since I've gotten citizenship. I was looking for places in Texas, with Grizzy, Droid and Puffer helping me on the sidelines. I still haven't talked to Pezzy, I watch his streams and videos and get upset remembering what it felt like to be wrapped in his arms. I've have endless nights where I've cried myself to sleep missing him. Thanks to the help from the guys, I was able to rent a house just outside of Grizzy's neighbourhood. And because he was the closest, he offered for me to send him my stuff so it'd be easier. About every other day or so I was mailing another box filled with my belongings to him. The guys have been a huge support, they mention Pezzy sometimes. When they talk about their plans and ideas. But they know I don't want to know anything personal. Droid has been on my case about talking to Pezzy again. He says he just isn't the same. He told me that Pezzy did kick Lillian out that night, and had nothing to do with her since. He wishes that Pezzy and I could be at least friends again, but I don't think I can do that.

It's the day I fly out, I've mailed all of my stuff to Texas. I just have to get there. My parents drive me to the airport, upset and happy that I'm leaving. "Okay and this 'Grizzy', he will have your spare key. Correct? Have you guys set up anything for if you're in trouble? Like if someone breaks in or anything?" My mom asks. "Yes, he will have my spare key. And no we haven't mom. I'll be fine. The house has several different locks on the front and back door. Plus Grizzy says it's a nice neighbourhood, I trust him." "Sweetheart, we just want you to be safe. Does it have window locks? Cause I can buy them and mail them to you." My dad says from the drivers seat. "Maybe? I don't know. Maybe I'll get some my first day there." I say trying to get off the topic. We get to the airport, we all get out of the car to say goodbye. "Sweetie, you know to call us as soon as you land and as soon as you're with your friends. Right?" My mom says hugging me. "I will call you when I land. I will text you when I'm with the guys." I say compromising. "Ah you know your mom, A. She worries." My dad says taking his turn to hug me. "I know I know. She can worry when I come back for thanksgiving." I say rolling my eyes. I say goodbye and head into the airport with my bags. I get through check in and security pretty fast, I find my gate and look around. Even though you can be to an airport so many times, there's always a new thing to look at. I decide to get some coffee while I wait. I get a coffee and a doughnut from time to Tim Horton's, sitting at my gate near a window. I take a picture of my coffee and the airplanes outside, captioning it "Treats for Flying 😋" and then posting it on my Instagram stories. I sit and wait to board the plane, I open Instagram back up and looked at my notifications. Only to be a hit by the biggest gut punch, Pezzy liked my photo. They call my plane to board, so I toss my empty cup and get in line to board, finding my seat and bunkering down for the next 4 hours.

We finally land after what felt like forever. I get off the plane and head to security, I got pulled aside because of my paperwork. "So what's the nature of your trip?" The agent asked. "I'm moving here, I got citizenship and a work visa." "Where will you be staying?" They ask. "I'm staying with a friend for a week, and then I'm moving into a rental house." "Do you have the number of the friend you'll be staying with? So we can confirm they are expecting you?" They asked not so convinced of my story. "Yes, here it is" I say writing down Grizzy's cell phone number on a sticky note. "Stay here, I'll be back." The agent said, they walked off to call Grizzy. I pull my phone out and text him 'TSA is going to call you to confirm our plans. Have fun having that conversation HAHA' I get one back immediately. 'Gotcha. Also, I'm outside arrivals whenever you're done' A couple minutes later the agent comes back. "Here's your passport, welcome to the United States of America. Exit is behind you and to the left is baggage claim." They say while putting my passport on the counter. "Thank you" I say while grabbing my passport and heading to grab my bag. I see it sitting on the floor as one of the last four to get picked up.

I head outside, looking for Grizzy's car. I see him get out of his car and wave at me. I wave back and practically run to the man. "Have you gotten taller and stronger since I last saw you?!" I say while hugging him. "Taller? Nah. Stronger? Why thank you." He laughs. "Ha ha very funny. Let's go, I want to be somewhere that isn't the airport" I say putting my luggage in the car. I pull out my phone, sending a text to both of my parents.