When He Returned (ON HOLD)

Chapter 1.

Chapter 1

I open my eyes and was greeted by a warm flood of light in my room. I felt hot. I was in desperate need of water, in any form. I ran to my bathroom and turn the cold water on in my shower, turned on music, and stripped my big T-shirt and underwear. I stepped into the shower and let the freezing water calm and relax my body. As I stood under the showerhead, my mind began working. The first thought was Matty.

Matty come home today! I was practically jumping up and down in my shower, hoping I wouldn’t fall. I was honestly so excited I couldn’t hold back a little squeal that came from my mouth.

I missed Matty. He was my best friend, and future husband, even though he didn’t know that little fact yet. It was inevitable, I was going to be Mrs. Matthew Roads. Hell! Even my parents knew it was true. I couldn’t wait to see him. I missed his sandy blonde hair that fell over his forehead into his bright, welcoming blue eyes. I missed his pearly white smile and unforgettable laugh. I missed his broad shoulders and muscular body, and the way I fit so perfectly against his body. Most of all, I missed the way he could make me feel, just by being by my side. He always had a tendency to make me happy.

I let my thoughts return to my shower, and I quickly realized I was shivering! I turned the knob so that the drain was creating warm water. I washed my hair with an orange blossom scented shampoo and conditioner, the stepped out of the hot shower. As I wrapped a towel around my self, I looked at my reflection in the mirror. I had long dark brown hair, large green eyes, and a nice mouth. I didn’t consider my self beautiful, but I was okay. I did my morning routine and then picked out an outfit that consisted of light jean capris that fit my figure nicely, and a loose, flowy shirt. I had a tendency to dress to impress where ever I go. It’s an addiction.

I walked over to my vanity, picking up my phone on the way to see the time.

“Shit!” I said. I was going to be late for picking up Matty! I completely forgot his plane landed at 10:30. It was 10 right now, which meant I have to leave, like now. I ran to my vanity, quickly curling my eyelashes and throwing a layer of mascara on. I took a final look at my self. I looked fine, and I hoped Matty would notice how much I have grown over the summer, since he has been gone. I grabbed my phone, purse, and keys, and was out the door. In the car, I let my mind wander as I made my way to the airport.

Matty has been at a forever lasting tournament for baseball, where he goes around learning how to be a better player and playing against other teams. He can only have his phone out at night, and most nights he is too tired to text for long. He tells me he misses me, and it always makes butterflies flutter in my stomach. I sighed, hoping he loves the way I look.

I have taken up running to tone up my body, and I got ride of my god awful braces, and got contacts. My acne has cleared up and all around I look a lot better. I’m surprised he still was my friend through my teen years. My personality stayed the same, and I think that is what kept him with me for all those years. It’s been over 3 months since I have seen him, and I just want him too finally realize he needs me.

By now, I have reached the airport, and parked my car. I walk through the parking lot quickly, and feel a sense of nervousness take over. What if he didn’t like my changes? What if he never really missed me? What if he forgot how to talk to me? And so on. My mind would not shut up about the possibilities. Each step I took I got a mix of emotion. I feel nausiate and confused.

I walked slowly checking the time. I have 10 minutes until Matty’s arrival so I made my way over to Starbucks and bought a coffee. I was having an internal battle between my self conscious and me. I wasn’t looking where I was going once I left Starbucks because I was so caught up in my thoughts that I ran into a wall.