Clueless

Chapter Twenty Eight - Good Life

Abby's POV

San Fransisco Day 7

Today's the last day John and I will be in San Fransisco and I'm going to miss it a lot. Being here with John and Derek was unbelievable, and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Even if it meant having to deal with Jason again. Seeing him here made me realize a couple things. One, how lucky I am to have John, even though I mostly knew that before. Two, how amazing it is to have Derek back again. He's so supportive and as long as he stays mostly sober, he'll always be someone I can count on, and someone who will always be there for me to talk to. Three, how stupid I was to think that I was in love with Jason. Four, how even though I don't like Jason, he is still a part of my past, and I just have to accept that he happened and get past it. Five, how when I do finally do that, it will seem like a huge weight is lifted off of my shoulders. Six, how lucky I am to have John and Derek, and now Casey, in my life. And Seventh, I could never go some where without my other five best friends.

"Babe, are you ready to go? We have to leave in about 10 minutes," John asks as he walks into my room.

"You know," I say as I walk over to him and hug him. "We'll finally be able to sleep in the same bed again."

"Good, because I don't think I could go another night without you in my arms." As soon as he leans down to kiss me, Casey walks in yelling at us.

"We have to go. No time for making out!"

"Oh shut up Casey, you know we weren't doing anything."

"I know, but it is still fun to make fun of you guys. Especially since I won't be able to do it anymore," Casey said.

"Awe, Caseys gonna miss us. How sweet," I joke. But, if I'm honest with myself, I'm going to miss him a lot too.

"Whatever, just hurry up! You guys have to leave like now." John and I quickly gather all of our things and head out. Being here this week has been amazing, and I can't believe that I have to go back to reality now. Well, not really, we have another week on LongBeach. But, Derek is going to be in College away from me right after I got him back.

Saying Goodbye sucks. I was never good at it, and I never will be. So, when it comes time to say good bye to Derek and Casey, I am a crying mess. If John was not here, I do not think I would have made it. Derek had promised to talk to me everyday, and we made plans of when we were going to see each other next. It took us a while, but soon John and I were on the plane, flying away from Derek and Casey and flying towards Brinley, Creo, Jade, Josh, Cole, Ali, and The Meyers.

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After a three hour plane ride, we finally touched down and are waiting for our bags.

"You know, I am so excited about the fact that I get to spend another week with you," John said as he wraps his arms around my waist.

"We will be with all of our loud, crazy friends thought."

"And what is wrong with that?" I turn around as soon as I hear that voice. Once I recognize who it is, I'm out of John's arms and into Josh's. Josh and I have always been lose, so being away from him has not been easy.

"Where is everyone else?" John asks.

"They're in the car, I was sent in to get you, so hurry it up," Josh said, laughing and pulling us to the car. It was still only 8 in the morning, so not many people where at the airport. Because of this, I spotted the cars immediately. Mama Meyers and Kevin where in one with our bags and the others where in Jade's moms van. It was big and purple, but it was the only vehicle that will fit all eight of us. This vehicle has gotten is through a lot of road trips. Mama Meyers runs out of the car as soon as she sees us.

"I'm so glad that you guys made it back safe and sound," she says as she squeased me into one of her big motherly hugs. "I really hope you were real surprised when John showed up Abby. You will have to thank Derek for that, it was all his idea." She moves from me to John, squeasing him even more, if possible. "Once Derek brought up the idea, John couldn't stop talking about, so I just had to let him go," she finished with a pinch to Johns cheek. I laugh because even though he backs away from her when she does it, I know he loves it.

"Thank you so much for letting him come out. It made this past week unimaginably amazing," I say as I sneak back into Johns arms. Ever since we left the presence of Derek, I cannot stop myself from constantly being in contact with John, making up for this past week.

"But don't worry, this week is going to knock your socks off even more!" I yell in response to Brinley, tackling her and Jade in a tight hug. Next, I jump on the twins, getting a "twin sandwich" according to them.

After about ten minutes of everyone just catching up Josh yells out, "if we wanna get to LongBeach by lunch time, we best head out now!" So, John and I transfer out bags, give Kevin and Mama Meyers once last big hug and thank you and then jump in the car. Creo, Cole and Ali are in the way back, Brinley, Jade and Josh in the middle, John driving and I'm in the passenger seat. It has been this way everything we drive out to LongBeach. Being with my friends again makes me realize just how lucky I am. Being able to hold Johns hand for the first time on this drive we take every year makes me realize how lucky I am now, and how Clueless I was before.

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And that's the end!!
I cannot believe it is over...
Thanks so much for the support along the way!

-Ash:)