Chapter 27
I'm here. I've officially landed in Florida, and I'm emailing you from my new apartment here in Jacksonville. I wrote your email down as soon as I got on the plane, scared I'd somehow forget it. I didn't, but it was still reassuring to see it in front of me on a piece of paper.
I'm sorry for not telling you about this. I'm sorry for trying to leave without saying goodbye. It was stupid, and I can't tell you how much I regret it.
I miss you already.
G
I immediately smiled reading the email, as I sat on my bed in my room. My mum asked me how it went as soon as I walked in the door, and I'm pretty sure she already knew by the massive smile on my face. It worked out. I honestly didn't expect it to, and it did, and I'm very content and happy with that fact.
After telling her everything that happened, she engulfed me in a massive hug, and then I retreated to my room, where I watched Friends once again. It reminded me of her, and I needed that right now. I wouldn't see her for who knows how long, and as much as that hurt, I was just happy to be able to still call her mine.
I'm glad that you arrived there safe. How's your apartment? Nice, I hope? And I'm more than happy to know that you didn't forget my email. That would have sucked.
It's okay that you didn't tell me. I kind of understand why you didn't, but hiding it from me hurt worse, so please don't ever do that again in the future. I want to know everything about you.
I miss you more. xx
H.
I sat there, watching as another episode of Friends started, and my phone made a sound. I grinned at it, happy that she responded so quickly.
It's great. Small, but great. I like how cozy it is, to be honest. Feels homier than my actual home.
And I still feel bad about it. Just know that I had good intentions. I didn't want to hurt you, and I didn't realize I was hurting you worse in the process. So I'm sorry, and I promise it won't happen again.
I start the program tomorrow, and I'm nervous as hell. I have to give a speech, and I'm trying to write it but it's turning out like shit. What are you supposed to say to a group of kids who are behind on their classes? I don't even know where to begin.
G
PS, I'm not sure what your x's are. Kisses, yeah? In America we use x's and o's.
xoxo
I began typing immediately.
I'm glad it feels like home. I hope your stay in Florida feels like that as well.
And it's alright, honestly. It hurt during the time, but all pain was gone as soon as I saw your beautiful face yesterday. Cliche, but true. But thank you for apologizing.
Don't be nervous about tomorrow, I'm sure you'll be great. I'm not very good at writing speeches myself, so I'm not sure what help I'll be, but maybe just explain the obvious. You dropped out as a junior, regretted it, and then came back and graduated. Now you have a scholarship to a fantastic university. Show them that dreams do come true.
Anyways, I'll leave you to your speech writing. Email me when you're done.
H.
PS: X's are kisses, yes. We also use x's and o's, but I very much like kissing you.
