I've Got my Head in the Clouds (Jc Caylen)

Chapter 1

I stood in front of the airport taking a moment to say goodbye to my hometown. I inhaled the sticky California air and took in the beautiful surroundings. I was really going to miss this place. I've lived here my whole life, never leaving the state. It's the only place I've known and leaving just doesn't seem fair.

My parents were killed 2 months ago. I'm still trying to let it sink in, but I just can't get over what happened. I was at a party with some friends when I got a call from the police. A man had broken into my house and killed my parents, taking some valuables. My neighbor had heard screams so he came into the house, only to find them laying motionless in a puddle of blood.

That was the night I made some horrible mistakes. I completely let my conscious go and shut down my brain. Shock over came body and led to me to drink my feelings away. The only thing that came out of that was a car accident. I decided to drive home without thinking about how drunk I was. I'm so stubborn and I wouldn't let my friends drive me home. I ended up with a concussion and broken neck.

So here I am today leaving the only thing I have. I pushed open the doors of the airport without looking back. I had already gone through the whole preparation process before the flight and slowly walked over to the seats near my gate.

I took my phone and headphones out of my carry on and let the music wash away my fears of leaving. I'm leaving behind my bestfriends. I'm leaving behind my grammar school crush, Kian Lawley. I'm leaving behind memories. What could be worse?

Snapping me back into reality, a monotone woman's voice filled the airport. "Flight 113 to San Antonio, Texas is now boarding"

I boarded the plane sitting next to an old couple, reminding me where I was going. I will be living with my mom's parents in San Antonio until I get back on my feet and move into my own apartment.

I curled up on my seat and the soft hum of the plane lulled me to sleep.