While You Were Gone [Liam Payne]

Chapter 3- Graduation

I woke up hearing the alarm beep. Dear God I hate that noise. 6:00 AM. Great, I have leave to pick the boys up from the airport in an hour. Seriously what did I get myself into when I told Liam I would pick him up? I hope I don't get bags under my eyes because today is the day I graduate high school. I could not be happier about that.

I threw my feet out from under the covers and made my way into the bathroom to shower. I had to disconnect my pump before I got in since I had no article of clothing to attach it to; unless I take a shower in my swimsuit, which I don't do. I walked into the warm water that felt like rain. It woke me up a little bit - not too much - but hey it was something. 20 minutes later I was dressed and made my way down the stairs. I was comfortably dressed in leggings, a jumper, and my black Toms. My hair was pulled into a ponytail and my makeup was done lightly.

I walked into the kitchen and grabbed two Eggo waffles out of the freezer and stuck them into the toaster. While waiting, I checked my blood. 112. A perfect number. I entered the carbs into my pump and it vibrated telling me it was giving me insulin. Yeah, I hate having diabetes but there's nothing I can do about it. If I neglect it then I can literally die. My waffles popped out of the toaster the second my pump was done giving me insulin. I dumped syrup all over them and scarfed them down because even though Liam and the guys don't land in Wolverhampton for another hour and a half I didn't want to be late. I then placed my dishes into the sink - grabbing my phone and sunglasses and made my way out the door. It took me a good 45 minutes to make it to the airport since there was early morning traffic. I didn't really mind though, I was on time and I got a chance to think. I kind of liked the quiet this morning. 

Once in the airport, I pulled out my phone and re-read the email Liam had sent me. Gate 32A. Where the fuck is that? I see Gates 6-12 here. I spun around looking at all the signs trying to figure out where I needed to be. After searching for what felt like forever, I came upon a a sign that read "GATES 30-35" and pointed to the right. I made my way to 32a and sat down. I still have a good 30 minutes to kill. I spotted a Coffee Bean and decided to get something. I should probably think this over because for some apparent reason, whenever I drink an ice blended from Coffee Bean or Starbucks, I slur my words and I don't even know why. "Whatever" I said to myself as I made my way through the packed airport and into the Coffee Bean across the way. 

I made my way back to my seat in front of the gate and drank my Pure Chocolate Ice Blended. 5 minutes passed and I already drank it all down. "Let the slurring begin" I muttered to myself as I threw the cup away. 15 more minutes until they land. I guess I just sit here and relax. While I waited, I watched the people around the airport to try and figure out who was coming home, who was visiting, and who was leaving; it kept me busy. 

"Flight 32A from New Zealand has now arrived." the lady at the desk announced over the PA. I immediately got butterflies from excitement when I heard her say that. I stood up because I was too jittery to even sit down right now. "Calm down Katie," I mumbled, "Your blood sugar is going to drop." I took a deep breath which helped a little bit. People started walking out of the doorway hugging family members and friends and making their way to baggage claim. I stood on my tippy toes to get a better view so I didn't miss the crowd. I shoved through a couple people and made it to the front. I soon saw a tall, smiling boy walk out of the doorway and I knew it was my LiLi. 

"LIAM!" I screamed. He looked up and smiled the biggest and cheesiest smile ever. I started running towards him and he got the picture and dropped his carry on. I jumped ontop of him and wrapped my legs around his torso. 

"I missed you so much Katie-Cat." he whispered in my hair.

"I missed you so much more Li, I'm so glad your home!" I said about to cry. He spun me around still hugging me and the tears formed in my eyes.