IM MOVING TO SEATTLE TODAY.
My eyes snap open as I turn off my alarm, a huge grin on my face when I realize that today's the day I've been waiting for for two years.
Now, you may think I'm exaggerating, but ever since I moved back here, I wanted nothing more than to be in Seattle again. I wanted to be with my friends in a city I love.
And Grace says that the apartment is so beautiful, and I can't wait for that either.
I can't wait to see Grace. I haven't seen her in about 7 months, and that's way too fucking long. The most we would ever go back when we were both living here was a week tops, and that was only because we went to different schools so it didn't really work out. Then, when we moved to Seattle we obviously saw each other everyday.
I miss living with her, and now we're going to be living alone together. It's going to be so much-
OH MY GOD MAYBE WE COULD GET A DOG.
I bring my hands to my face and squeal like a 15 year old who just got a text message from her crush, before rolling over and unplugging my phone.
me: ITS HAPPENING I AM AWAKE AND IM LEAVING SOON JDKSIFKSIFKSKA
I know she won't answer because she's still sleeping. It's early here, and time zones really suck.
I hop out of bed, being way to energetic for 5 am. I walk my way out my room, that only has my empty furniture and bed, going into the bathroom to brush my teeth.
Once I'm done, I walk into my room and pick up the leggings and long sleeve shirt I set out the night before, slipping them on my body and shoving my pajamas in one of my suitcases before zipping it up all the way.
I walk over to my carry on where I have a some makeup and just put on some concealer, powder, and mascara.
I throw my long hair up into a ponytail, brushing the ends slightly.
I have no desire to do my hair anymore, it's gotten bad.
I close my carry on bag and look around my room one last time.
I smile slightly, thinking about the memories I did have here.
But it's time to move on for good, and this room is something of the past. I'm ready to take on the future.
I shut my light off before walking out of the room with my suitcase and carry on, dragging it down the stairs.
My dad emerges from the kitchen, a cup of coffee in hand while my mom sits on the couch silently.
"The car will be here in a few minutes," my dad says, and I nod, putting my suitcase next to the one I already had by the door.
"I can't believe this is happening again," my mom sighs, "My baby is moving to the other side of the country."
"That's where I'm happiest, mom," I sigh, trying to explain to her once again why I need to go back, "I love it there."
"I know you do," she says, standing up, "That's why I'm letting you go. But Cat, we are fully trusting you. Don't do anything stupid, please? And you will be visiting us."
"I know mom," I say, letting her hug me, "I'll be safe."
There's a car honk outside, which only makes my mom hug onto me tighter.
I pull away from her, before hugging onto my dad tightly too.
I said goodbye to my sister last night, which I think was the most upsetting. I love my sister, and its going to be hard to be away from her again.
I bend down and pat my dog a few times, hugging her as well before standing up and pulling my suitcase behind me, my dad pulling the other.
We load them into the back of the car before I hug my parents one last time and climb into the back seat.
"Off to JFK Airport?" The driver asks me when he settles in.
I look out the window at my house, before smiling slightly, "Yes, sir."
*
When I exit the plane, I can't stop a grin from taking over my place.
The familiar airport I've been to so many times has never felt more welcoming.
I nearly run to the baggage claim, wanting nothing more to get my bags and get to the apartment.
When I walk through the doors, I look up at the big screens to see which claim my bags are at.
"CAT!"
I turn quickly, a huge grin on my face as I see my best friend running towards me.
She practically jumps on me, her arms going around my neck as she hugs me tightly. I wrap my arms around her too, both of us laughing and even crying.
"Oh my god, I can't believe this is happening."
"I know," I say, not pulling away just yet.
"What? Don't I get a hug?"
I pull away from Grace and see Luke standing there, his hands pushed into his back pockets and a smile on his face.
"Luke, oh my god!" I run up to him and wrap my arms around his neck, "Jesus Christ, I missed you."
"I missed you too, Cat," he laughs, causing me to grin wider.
Not going to lie, he got really freaking attractive.
I pull away from him and watch as Grace stands next to him, a small smile on her face. He slowly wraps his arm around her shoulder and I raise my eyebrows, "Uh."
"Cat," Grace laughs nervously, "Theres uh- something I need to tell you, but you can't get mad."
"Okay?" I say, unsure of whats going on.
"Luke and I have been dating," she says, looking up at him, "For a couple months now."
"What?!" I gasp, looking at how he connected their hands in reassurance, "What the hell guys, why didn't you tell me?!"
I'm not mad, at all really. I'm actually kinda relieved, now I can tell her about Calum.
"I didn't know how you would react," she says, "Are you mad?"
"No, I'm not mad." I laugh lightly, "I'm happy for you guys, really."
"Seriously?!" She says, her eyes lighting up, and I nod with a grin, "Actually, theres something-"
I'm cut off by the sound of a loud beep coming from the baggage claim, and we walk over.
I grab one of my bags and Luke grabs the other, before the three of us walk to Luke's car.
Once we get there, I climb in the back, and Luke speaks up, "You're going to love the apartment, Cat. It's so cool."
"I am literally so excited," I grin, clasping my hands together, "I don't think anything could make this better."
Cat is back, bitches.
