The Gray Zone

CHAPTER 38

/Alexis' POV/

The morning of the 27th was the last time I'd wake up in this house for quite a while now. Grandma was already up so I took a shower, dressed myself and walked downstairs where everybody, besides Jason and Victoria who were still sleeping, ate toasts and scrambled eggs. "Good morning." I greeted them with a smile and sat down. I had never been good at "last times", really. The last time going through our old flat, last time entering my old school. It was just hard for me to let go. 

After the long breakfast it was time for us to pack again. I listened to some music while I was searching for my clothes in the guest room and occasionally texted with Jesse, which mostly consisted of him saying how and when he had planned to spend the evening with me. I couldn't wait to give him his presents, because I had bought him the VIP package for Rick Ross' upcoming album which he had talked about forever. With t-shirt, stickers, beanie and what not and I couldn't wait to see him again in general. When I was almost done with packing, my uncle came into the room and sat down on Leslie's bed. 

"It's a shame that you're leaving again." He said and I looked at him. 

"Yes, it really is. I miss Chicago a lot, when I'm away." This made him crack a smile. 

"I know what you mean. It's where you grew up." I started packing again while he went on. "You Mom showed me a picture of you and your boyfriend. She said that he's really sweet, but please make sure he's not pressuring you into something." 

I wanted to roll my eyes at him. Why did anyone think my relationship was their business all of sudden? I zipped my suitcase shut and turned around to him. 

"Dave, I know what I'm doing. I can take care of myself." I breathed out, which was a total lie, but I wanted this to end. My uncle wanted to reply something, but I've heard mom shouting from downstairs. 

"Alexis, are you ready? We need to catch our flight!" So the man got up and carried my bag downstairs, where the rest of the family had assembled. 

"Take care, you all." Grandma sighed and took Levi and me into a tight hug. We also hugged Marie, Jason and Victoria before Dave reminded us, that we'd have to drive to the airport now, so with tears in her eyes mom said "Goodbye" one last time and motioned us to get in Dave's car.

/Jesse's POV/

It was 1PM now, which meant that Alex's flight would leave any minute and I couldn't wait for her to be back again even though that meant she wouldn't be in Chicago anymore, which she obviously loved. But she'd be back in my arms, so there's that. And I had already planned out where I'd take her out to eat and what not. It has only been three days though, but in the almost three months we've been dating officially now, this was the longest time we had spent without seeing each other. She was just so addictive, I wanted to be around her the whole time. In my previous relationships I had always wanted to have much freedom and just see the girl every other day, but when she wasn't there, something was missing. And I was afraid that somebody would hurt her and I wasn't there to protect Alexis. 

"You're gonna go see her tonight, right?" I heard the curious voice of Lea as I was watching TV in the living room. 

"Yup." I grinned and she sat down next to me. 

"So when you're on a date..." She stumbled and her cheeks turned a bit pink "Do you have to kiss?" In surprise I turned my head to her and bit my lip.

"Why are you asking, Lea?" I said almost accusing, but it was so cute seeing her getting embarrassed. 

"First you have to answer my question." She insisted but I wasn't done yet.