Across the Country

Chapter 4

Gemma's Pov:

      My suitcase was rolling on the pavement. Jack was still in this room packing the last things he needs. I put my suitcase in the trunk. "Thanks for letting me go Aunt Lola," I said. She smiled. " Your welcome honey," she exclaimed. I hugged her. I feel excited and sad. My Aunt Lola has always been there for me ever since my parents kicked me out of my old house. "I'll be back Aunt Lola," I said. I went up the stairs to check on Jack. I knocked on the door when I got there. "Jack. It's me Gemma," I said.  I heard the rolling of a suitcase. The door open and Jack was standing there with his suitcase in hand. He was wearing an blue tee shirt and some simple jeans. Although this was very simple, he looked very handsome.

     "Heyy," I said. He smiled. "We have to go," I reminded him. "Oh yeah we should go,"He said. We both walked down the stairs. When we got outside Jack put his suitcase in the trunk. "Well Aunt Lola we have to go now," I said. " I know darling" she said. She hugged me. "I promise I will not let anything happen to her," Jack said. "Thank you for everything Jack," My Aunt Lola Said.

     Jack went into the car and started it up. I went in it next. I opened the window and waved goodbye to my Aunt Lola. "Be careful," she said. "We will," Jack and I both said. We drove off. "We need to get gas ok," Jack said. "Ok," I responded. We stopped at the gas station and Jack when in. I turned on the radio and my favorite song was on. I started to sing along.

Jack's Pov:

     I went into the gas station and paid for the gas. I'm doing this. I'm going to New York with Gemma, I thought. I went back to the car and filled up the car with gas. I heard music playing so Gemma must have the radio on. I finished putting in gas and got in the car. I looked at Gemma she had her eyes closed. Her voice was so beautiful. I just listened to her. When the song was done, she looked at me and gasped.

     "How long have you been sitting there," Gemma said.

     "Long enough to hear you beautiful voice," I said grinning. There was a faint blush on her cheeks. I smiled at her. I closed the door and started the car.

      We went on the highway. "So Gemma can you read a map," I asked. "y-yeah," she stuttered in response. She's so adorable, I thought. I kept driving while Gemma read the map.

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Gemma's Pov:

     It was 11:30 at night. Jack was still driving. I could see his eyes drooping. "Jack lets sleep," I said.

     "No let's keep going," He said. "Jack let's go and stop at a motel," I said once again. He sighed and nodded his head. He was to tired to talk. We got to the next stop and luckily there was a Motel 6. Jack pulled up to the parking lot. I opened the door and took Jack with me. We walked into the lobby. "Hello how can I help you," the receptionists said. "Hi, can we get a room" Jack said to the lady named Grace. I could tell by her name tag. "Yes of course here is your key for room 104. And can I have your name please" Grace said. "Jack,"Jack said.

      "Ok thanks! Have a nice stay," Grace said. We both walked to our room. It had two beds in it. So Jack and I both got one. "I have to call Aunt Lola," I said to Jack. He nodded in my direction and I went into the hallway. I talked to Aunt Lola. You know the usual. "I miss you so much,honey" Aunt Lola said. That made me emotional. To clarify, she has always been there for me. Now I'm so many miles away from her. "I miss you too," I said. "Goodbye Aunt Lola, I l-love you so much" I said. She said goodbye. I went inside to find Jack asleep.

     My tears fell down my face. I miss her. I sat on the floor crying with my head in my knees. I heard a bed creak. I felt someone sitting next to me. I lifted my head to look at the person. It was Jack. "What's wrong Gemma" Jack said. "I just miss my Aunt Lola," I sniffled. "Why do you miss her?" Jack said. "I umm..." I said. "You can tell me Gemma. You can trust me," Jack said.

     "Ok I'll tell you," I said. "That day I picked you up from the side of the road and I said I have been in a similar situation. Well, this was the situation. I was born into a family of.." I stopped. He pulled me into a hug. I hugged him back. We broke apart and I continued to talk. "I was born into a family of people who hated me. I would go everyday with... a-abuse. This happened for 15 years of my life. My parents finally kicked me out. I was a hitchhiker like you but I was going to my Aunt Lola's house. She was always there for me."

     "I didn't know. I'm so sorry." Jack said. He hugged me. We pulled apart and he wiped my tear from my face. I smiled at him. He leaned in. I stood still. He kissed me. I felt his lips on mine. I kissed back. It was an amazing feeling and so many butterflies in my stomach. We pulled away. "Thanks for telling me," Jack said. "I trust you," I said. We went to bed but Jack slept in the same bed as me. He said it was to comfort me. We slept that night in peace.

     Unknown Pov:

     We arrived in New York. Now we just wait for her.
(A/N: Thanks for everything guys!! That was a sweet moment I wanted to end on. I made it extra long for you guys since I missed yesterday's update.If you guys want to see what Gemma is wearing each chapter. go to this link: http://pizzaqueen104.)

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