Build It Better | Hunter Rowland

Chapter 16

| Ella's POV
   »1 Week Later

      I woke up, more anxious than I've ever been before. Today, I was picking Hunter and his friends up from the airport. They had their final show later on, so I would be left with his friends' girlfriends, which should be fun.

     When I got up to get ready, I received a text from Christine. She said that they were boarding the plane and would see me when they got to the airport. I smiled and texted a quick reply before grabbing my clothing and heading for the bathroom.

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      "Ella!" Collin came into my room as I was putting my shoes on. "Mom is ready to leave."

       Excitedly, I ran downstairs. My mom yelled at me for running, so I slowed down; but the wide smile was still plastered onto my face and wouldn't go away. I was finally seeing Hunter for the first time in a month.

        Once we got into the car, I texted Hunter to let him know we were on our way. I didn't expect him to answer, due to the fact that he hasn't answered any of my texts in 3 weeks, but for once he actually did.

         From: Hunta
          We'll be landing in a half hour. See ya soon Ell:)

          It felt like my heart dropped. Why did I get so excited over a text?
  
          "I can tell you're excited to see him, you haven't stopped smiling since you woke up." My mom laughed and started driving.

           "Is it that obvious?" I felt my cheeks grow hot and I looked over at her. Her lips curled into a smile and she reached over and grabbed the top of my hand, not taking her eyes off the road.

            "I missed seeing you happy, Ella. It's good to see the old you back."

              I smiled to myself because of how true it was. I haven't been happy in what seems like forever. Ever since we moved here and I became friends with Hunter, I've never been happier. He's the reason I'm happy.

              "Have you told your dad about him?" My mom took a quick glance over at me, then back to the road.

               "No, he hasn't called." I sighed and leaned back in my seat. "I plan on telling him, soon hopefully."

               "Let me know the next time he calls, I would love to see his reaction to your first boyfriend." My mom emphasized the word boyfriend and laughed.

                "He's not my boyfriend, Mom!" I laughed and covered my face.

                The rest of the ride to the airport was filled with laughter and smiles. It was rare to have a conversation like this with my mom, so when it happened I made sure to savour the moment.

                As soon as we pulled up to the airport, I smiled and grew excited, but nervous at the same time. The group of guys and girls soon came into view and we pulled up next to them. We stopped the car and got out.

               "Ella!" Ashton ran up to me and gave me a hug. I smiled and hugged back. I was then met by Christine and Brandon.

               "It's good to see you again, Ell." A familiar voice said behind me. I turned and saw Hunter Rowland standing there. I smiled widely. But, something than caught my eye; he was holding hands with a girl.

               "Ell, this is Hayden, my girlfriend."

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PLOT TWISTTTTT

For the girls that applied for parts as the poms girlfriends, you'll be introduced in the next chapter!
Impact girls will come in soon, I promise!

Ella's dad will be coming in a lot more. I feel like I said something about him once but never really said anything else, so he'll be coming in soon.

I also wanted to ask you guys something;
Who do you visualize Ella as?
I'm making another cover again, and I want to use just the girl, rather than a couple. So comment a celebrity you visualize Ella as :))

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love, madi