A Shade Darker (on hold)

A Shade Darker

My legs wouldn't stop shaking. Each breath I took my heart rate rose higher and higher. Could I be having an anxiety attack? I hope not. Causing a scene right now wouldn't be the best thing in the world.

The intercom took my attention from my shaking thoughts, "Aubrey Adams please report to the information desk."

Oh no. Something hasn't gone right. He's hurt. I could slowly feel the pain begin to seep into my bloodstream, swimming around my body.  

I should have listened to my friends when they insisted on coming with me. Cara droned on about how moral support would be needed before a moment like this. She was so right. My heart ached for the gang to be here with me. I knew it'd be an easier moment.

Taylor would smile, giving me a confidence boost. Colton would squeeze my shoulders, letting me know everything would be good. Carter might crack a joke to ease my tension and the other girls would talk to me until I felt calm. 

Not wanting to make the workers wait, I slowly began to raise from my seat. A younger boy intently watched me as I stood. What if he knows something?

My foot took heavy steps around the crowded room. As the information desk came into view, I got stuck into a group of people. My bony elbows shoved and pushed my way out so fast. 

Luckily, when I had finally walked over to the desk, there was no line. I walked straight up to a slightly older lady. 

"Hello dear, how may I assist you?" she showed off a cheerful grin. 

I ran a nervous hand into my hair, "I'm Aubrey Adams?"

Her eyes sparked, "Oh, why yes! We have been informed in advance by a Mr. Reale that he wants you to be waiting by the gate where he gets off. He was very adamant  about this information getting to you on time for his arrival."

"Really?" I could feel happy tear push their way into my eyes. 

"Well of course! He said his lady must be there right when he arrives from his long trip. He gave me the knowledge that it's been a while since you've seen each other."

Why would Chad tell her that? He's not the 'sharing'  type of guy.

Looking at my puzzled expression, she added on, "Not that it's any of  my business."

"I don't mind telling you, but yeah. It's been three months. You see, it was only supposed to be a one month thing but-" I trailed off, shrugging my shoulders.

The woman tightly smiled before continuing, "Well I'm glad you will be together again. You must get hurrying though, the plane is scheduled to be here any minute now."

Without replying back, I began to sprint. Seeing Chad  again was seconds away. He would wrap me in his arms and kiss me and tell me how much he missed me. His cologne would smell new and fresh again. Chad's eyes would tell a new story now and that smile would light up.

All Chad's little things motivated me to move quicker. I could see the gate now just in front of me. This was really happening. 

A crowd of people hustled out of a set of double doors. He was in that crowd. My baby was back in America, back to me.

I stood on my tip-toes trying to see over the crowd. My eyes scanned for the familiar mop of brown curls. I had no luck in spotting him.

Chad must have already gotten off the plane. He may be looking for me. I'm sure he was otherwise I would have seen him first.

I moved to the side of the travelers and propped myself up against the wall. I would simply wait for Chad to find me.  

I observed a couple hugging and kissing and then a little girl running to her mom. It almost hurt to see people reunited with their families before me. I pictured this moment in my head so many times and it wasn't like this. I was suppose to be the one finding my  loved one first..

I had thought Chad would be the first to get off the plane and come running to me. His strong arms would encase me in a never ending hug and would kiss me like he never has. Chad would tell me he loved me again and we would just hug. The closeness we shared would be able to last forever. We wouldn't want to separate at all.

"Ayeeeeeee shawtyyyy," A sexy raspy voice that I knew all the well called out for me.

My eyes glanced upward at an unfamiliar figure. Who was this new boy who resembled Chad?

Collarbones bulged out of a thin gray t-shirt. Some new foreign design peeked out from the shirt. Was that a tattoo?! My eyes still haven't finished looking him up and down when he spoke again.

"Well aren't you gonna bring that fine ass over here?" Chad spread his arms out wide, waiting for me.

Without even letting me answer him, Chad came inches away from me in one stride. His arms confidently moved around my back and rested right above my bum.

"Come on baby girl, I've missed you." He pressed my head against his chest.

The nasty scent of cigarette filled my nose as I inhaled. This wasn't what I was thinking of when I pictured this hug.

Chad's hands wondered down and squeezed my bottom, "Hmm, nice. Just how I left it."

Squirming from him, I mumbled, "Are you drunk?"

"Not at all. I haven't had a drink since last week. I wanted to be sober enough to see you," Chad commented.

I pulled my head away from his chest to look up at his face. A new pair of black Ray Ban sunglasses perched upon his nose, shielding his eyes. A hat balanced upon his head, pushing back his curls. 

"You're different," I slipped the comment.

 Flashing me a crooked grin, Chad whispered, "How so?"

Unwrapping myself from Chad's embrace, I took a step back. I needed to look at the full picture. 

It felt unreal to be looking at Chad even it didn't look like Chad. I was still shocked he was right in front of me and not on a whole different continent.

My eyes finished my looks as I swept my gaze to his lower half. A pair of incredibly tight skinny jeans hugged his legs as a light shirt hung from his chest. I examined his new accessory: a cross necklace.

As my eyes lingered on his necklace, it gave me another glimpse of his apparent tattoos. It almost looked like wings were peeking up from above the neckline of his shirt. 

"You done checking me out?" Chad chuckled.

I closed my eyes slowly before reopening. "What-"

Chad caught me off, "You look real good in those shorts."

"That was random," I tried my confidence.

Chad pulled me closer into him. "A thank you would have gone over a little better don't you think?"

"My bad. Thanks Chad." I snorted.

Clucking his tongue, I could feel his head shake. "Aye, lose the attitude missy."

"Why are you being such an asshole? Where's my sweet boy?" I wrapped my arms around his neck, trying to bring him back. Maybe he was just joking around. 

"Hmm, sweet boy? What sweet boy?" Chad smirked at me.

~~~~~~~~Author's Note:D~~~~~~~~~~

Well here it is. Finally you see that Chad and Aubrey are reunited once again!!!! To my new readers, thanks for boarding the train to see what happens between this couple. May you have a great time getting to know these characters.

To my old readers, aren't you guys excited?!!!? Oh my they're back with each other. What do you think is going to happen?

XOXO Have a good day lovelys. 

Thanks babes. xx