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Chapter 17: Don't Close Your Eyes

Hey it's Jen.

So I heard that JJ and his family are flying to Korea on March 28. That's three weeks from today.

•March 28. Two hours before JJ's flight•

I realized JJ lives an hour and a half from LAX. I also noticed that I don't want JJ to leave... I had to follow him. I had to beg him to stay. I'll help him stay here even if it means going to jail.

I don't know why my heart suddenly changed feelings. The only thing going on my mind as I speed drove my car was that I gotta convince JJ and his family that I could help them.

I finally made it to the airport. I kinda caused two cars to crash each other on the way, but that was the least of my worries.

It sucks I had to slowly drive during the turns at the airport. I needed to get to the ticket area before JJ does. I left my car to some valet dude and ran as fast as I could. Yeah, a family dropped their luggage when I crashed into them but jeez this is a love crisis I'm in.

I saw him. I saw JJ and his family getting ready to board. I sprinted. I should use this sprinting for PE at school but nope I use it to try to save my relationship.

There were so many people in my way. It was hard because when I push, they push back. Stupid people. I would say why I'm trying to go, but what's the point?

I saw JJ with his luggage and he's leaving.

"JJ!!" I called out.

He turned back, but he couldn't see me cuz of the dumb people in my way.

He kept walking and, he was gone.

The crowd cleared up. When I got out, he was already inside. I can't believe it. He left.

There I was. Standing like an idiot looking at the gate he entered. As the door shut, my heart sank.

He chose to leave me...

This is your life. Are you who you want to be?