Love me like you (Code Black fan fiction)

Chapter Four

~July 1st~
Today was the day that Leanne and Neal would be making the round trip to Ohio to meet Leanne's family. Leanne woke up early to soft Californian sunlight she smiled and snuggled under the covers more longing to stay there for ever but, she knew she had things she needed to Do and things to take care of. Leanne stretched yawned and unwillingly got out of bed and headed into the kitchen, flicking the switch on the coffee machine she headed back to her bed room and made her bed before heading into the shower.
Once showered Leanne grabbed a pot of coffee and continued to pack the rest of her items into her luggage leaving the last minute essentials to chuck in.
She potted about watering the flowers and tidying up before she got changed into skinny jeans and a nice blouse and a high but not too high pair of wedges.
Leanne took one last glance around her apartment making sure she had everything and once she was sure she carried her luggage outside where a cab already waited for her to take her to the airport where she would be meeting Neal.
The cab driver helped Leanne with her 4 pieces of luggage as Leanne climbed into the back of the cab.
As she arrived at the air port she checked in handing over her luggage so she was free to roam around the large and extensive airport. Soon enough it was time to board the air craft, once Leanne located her seat she walked up to the nearest air steward and asked for a glass of free champagne they offer once you are seated but Leanne was rather nervous so, she asked for the drink right away which was not like her at all.
" everything okay ma'am?" The steward asked seeing Leanne's shaking hand.
" I'm just nervous because any second my date for my sisters wedding will sit down in 3B" the steward looked beyond Leanne and raised his eye brow " you are one lucky lady, so get him before I do" the steward said giving Neal the once over.
Leanne glanced behind her to see Neal had just boarded the plane and was putting his hand luggage into the little compartment above.
Leanne took one deep breath before downing her glass of champagne before handing the steward the empty glass " go get him love" Leanne headed over towards Neal and her seat and just as Leanne walked over Neal spun round holding two glasses of champagne nearly making him spill them on Leanne.
" here I got you this" Neal handed a glass to Leanne how took it with a polite smile.
" so...hears to us" Neal said clanking the glasses together before taking a sip of his drink.Leanne watched as he took a sip of the drink.
" everything okay? You seem rather different" Neal asked concerned.
" I'm just nervous I guess I mean I am worried about how my family are going to act seeing me after all this time and I don't want them to be awkward about well.... us just being work colleagues" Neal placed his free hand on Leanne's arm.
" everything will be fine Leanne don't worry" Leanne nodded weakly before taking a sip of her drink.
" my mother can be quite blunt and rather rude at times but, she doesn't mean it and you will see that we don't really have the best relationship" Leanne and Neal sat down and Neal placed his hand on Leanne's knee " you don't have tell me all this, I am not going any where I am your friend and I am here for you" Leanne could feel the butterflies in her stomach at the feeling of his touch.
" thank you Neal for doing this" Leanne gave him a genuine smile.
Finally they landed at Cleveland Hopkins international Air port where they hailed a cab and sat in the back of the cab in silence as the world flashed by.
After over a half an hour drive to the small town 'Marietta' they pulled up outside a large Victorian house " well here we are home sweet home" Leanne mumbled.
"I thought You were kidding about the small town part" Neal said getting out of the cab looking round at his new surroundings.
They paid the driver and Neal picked up Leanne's cases the best he could whilst struggling to carry his own. Leanne stood still staring at her childhood home wondering if she has made the right decision in coming to this wedding.
" ermm Leanne a hand?" Neal asked bringing Leanne out if her trance she picked up one of her cases and together they walked towards the front door and knocked on the door.
The door opened seconds later " And here we go..." Leanne mumbled under her breath "Melissa I told you not to......Oh it's you?" Leanne's mom stood at the door with an eye brow raised.
" it's good to see you too mother" Leanne said in a rather sarcastic tone.
" and where did we meet this one?" Leanne's mother asked checking Neal over in amazement.
" this is Neal and we work together" her mother smirked " of course you do" her mother chuckled and Leanne raised an eye brow.
" it's great to meet you....?" Neal held out his hand for Leanne's mother to shake.
" please you can call me Pam" They shook hands " well come on in" Pam stood a side letting Leanne and Neal into the large house.
" LEANNE!!! You made it" Melissa screamed rushing over to her sister engulfing her into a bone crushing hug.
" I couldn't miss my little sister getting married for anything" they pulled out of the hug.
" oh and who's this handsome hunk then Lea?" Melissa said smiling at Neal.
" this is Neal and we work together that's all" Melissa raised an eye brow " only work together huh?" Melissa smirked.
" I'm Neal and your.....?" Neal held out his hand once again for Melissa to shake,
" I'm Melissa, Leas baby sister,  your British am I right?" Neal nodded " yeah you are right"
" he's hot and British, nice one lea" Melissa winked.
" can we maybe unpack? And meet up in a bit?" Leanne suggested.
" great idea, I'll meet you outside" Pam and Melissa linked arms and walked off clearly talking about Leanne's date for the wedding.
" oh I before I forget you will have to share a room seeing as aunt Martha is also staying" Pam called out not bothering to wait for a reply.
" I'm so sorry about that back there" Neal picked up the cases and followed Leanne up the stairs and along the corridor to h
er bed room.
They opened the door dumping the cases on the bed, sensing Leanne's hesitation " I can sleep on the sofa" Leanne smiled " thank you, but I can't expect you to sleep on that hard and lumpy thing.we can share if I put pillows down the middle maybe" Neal nodded.
" alright if I grab a quick shower?" Neal said opening up his case, Leanne nodded.