Friends? / A Romeo Beckham Fanfic

chapter 22

We were riding in the black limo to the airport. I was trying to soak up all of the time I had left before departing to Australia. The Beckhams had pretty much become my second family and I didn't want to let them go. My time here had been unforgettable and I have grown an immense liking towards them as well as a lot more respect.

"And here's my Skype. You can Skype me in the holidays, but don't wake me too early!" Brooklyn passed me a piece of paper with his contact details. Romeo and I had already exchanged numbers and Skype usernames the day before, and as with Cruz, I just had his email to FaceTime. I placed his contact info in the Louis Vuitton bag that Victoria had given me as a gift. The bag was pretty full; I had put most of my presents I had received from them in there as well as a few plane trip necessities.

"I'm gonna miss you all! Group hug!" All of them reached in and we were soon hugging and laughing on the floor of the limo.

"As much fun as you guys are having, you probably need to get up and sit on the seats," David said, peering from the front.

I tried to push myself back up onto the seat, with no luck.

"Need some help?" Romeo laughed, offering his hand. I took it and gave him a thanks. Even after I got up, he was still clutching my hand, and he never seemed to let it go, so we just sat there, hand in hand, for the rest of the trip. As much as I felt I should let go of his grip, I couldn't bring myself to, but I just don't know why.

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The Beckham family were sitting with me in the waiting area for the first class passengers. We were just talking and laughing with each other, trying to soak up our last minutes.

"Jayde, we have something to give you."

Victoria pulled out a Pandora bag and handed it to me.

"Thankyou Jayde. You've been such a great co-star to Romeo, and we wouldn't know how to repay you for all your kindness."

"Oh guys, you shouldn't have..." Tears started to drop and I gave Victoria a hug. "Thanks for everything."

"All passengers for flight A2934 to Sydney, please now board your flight."

As soon as I heard that announcement, I couldn't believe it. This was it. I gave each Beckham a hug and a thankyou. Cruz and I did our signature handshake.

"I'll miss you a lot, Jayde. Now I won't have anyone to play FIFA and share my lame jokes with." I gave Cruz a long hug.

"Cruzy, I'll miss you so much."

Brooklyn was next, and he scooped me up into a bear hug. "Jaydey, Jaydey, Jaydey, I'll miss you. I'm sorry for the prank."

"Aw Brook, you should be sorry," I playfully punched his arm. He set me back on the ground and I went over to Romeo. Oh how I will miss him.

"Jayde. I can't believe you're leaving," Romeo said. He hugged me tightly. He handed over an envelope to me. "Open it on the plane. Hopefully it'll remind you of you're time here."

I gave Romeo another hug.

"I love you Romeo, you know that? I always will."

Romeo gave me a peck on the cheek, and even though it was only a peck, butterflies formed in my stomach. Once I had said a collective goodbye to the family, I handed in my plane ticket, and gave one backwards glance. Although there was a whole family sending me goodbye, my eyes were only looking at Romeo. And undisputedly, he was mouthing the words I love you. 

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Note: This book has not ended! Just because she has left London does not mean that her and Romeo will not meet again. 

Spoiler: If you look back in one of the previous chapters, Kayden said that he liked Jayde. Once Jayde returns back to Australia, things happen between them two and Jayde has the hard decision of staying friends or taking it further.