Stranded Together

Chapter 9

🔵Gabe's POV🔵

I was glaring at her and she was glaring at me.

It's been like this for over an hour now.

Upon arrival at the airport, we both seemed to be satisfied with simply ignoring each other. However after Alyssa and Darcy told us the news our ignoring quickly turned into glaring.

"We're catching a smaller plane." Alyssa stated randomly reading her plane ticket as we were going through security.

"And I care because?" I asked not interested in the slightest.

"The smaller planes have rows of two seats instead of three." Darcy explains joining the conversation. I frown at the both of them not understand where they were going with this.

I look between my sister and Darcy and can't help but notice how alike they are. Not so much in appearance, but rather their personalities. Their friendship made my Mum and Lori happy. I guess Mum and Lori always wanted their kids to be friends.

That half happened.

I glance up at Blake who is in front of us with the parents. She has her back turned to us as she puts her carry-on bag on to the conveyor belt to get it scanned. She's been ignoring my existence since our families met out the front of the airport, but I know she's listening into our current conversation.

"And?" I ask again rolling my eyes disinterested, causing both Alyssa and Darcy to let out an irritated groan.

"Think about it. The plane has rows of two seats." Darcy says slowly as if I was a child. I may not like her sister one little bit, but weirdly enough I like her. She's actually fun, unlike her demon sibling. We talk civilly to each other and occasionally share a joke or two. Darcy is so similar to Alyssa that I kinda feel as if Darcy's my second sister. Sometimes I unintentionally act brotherly towards her. I've known her since she was born- 3 months after Alyssa-so you can't really blame me. I've always been protective of the two baby girls.

Blake use to hate it when I cared for Darcy when we were little. She thought I was stealing her sister, and brainwashing her to be against her-to be on my side. I guess that fuelled Blake's hatred for me.

"Two rows of seats." Alyssa said slowly just like Darcy did. "Mum and Dad. Lori and Shaun. Darcy and me. Who does that leave?"

"Oh hell fucking no!" Blake shouts as she spins around to face us. Her outburst caused a few security guards to look over at her curiously. They look as if they're ready to call for back up, and I don't blame them; Blake looks psychotic.

And here we are now. In the departure lounge, glaring at each other, waiting for our plane to be announced.

There's a decent number of people in the lounge with us, but thankfully no little kids. Hopefully that means there won't be any screaming, crying or whining on the plane. In my opinion, that's the worst thing about flying. Little kids kicking the back of your seat, or crying to there parents about being bored. Just shut the hell up and sleep kid.

I glance over at Mum, Dad, Lori and Shaun who are over on the other side of the lounge. Dad and Shaun are by the large window that over looks the airport runway and the setting sun, while Mum and Lori are over by the vending machine buying snacks.

They all seem so happy and energetic about the cruise.

I would be too if a certain someone wasn't here.

I look back to Blake to find she wasn't glaring at me anymore. Instead she was talking to Darcy and Alyssa, most likely begging them to reconsider the seating arrangement again. They aren't going to budge though, they really want to sit next to each other.

I sigh looking down to my phone in my lap when I fell it vibrate.

BRO CHAT

Zack- I can't believe u would leave without saying goodbye 😫
Some friend u r

I'm sorry pls forgive me. I'll miss you while I'm gone ❤️❤️
Don't hook up with anyone while I'm gone ok. Wait for me 😉

Zack-Ok I'll wait. But the sex better be worth the wait. I'll jerk off to a pic of u while you're gone ❤️💦

Awww that's so sweet❤️

Trav- WTF!!!! 🤮

Zack- You're just jealous of our relationship. Don't worry you'll find love one day too.

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"Good evening ladies and gentlemen. The gate to flight number 126 to Miami will be opening shortly." Says a male voice over the loud speaker. I look up from my phone to see Darcy and Alyssa jump up eagerly and walk off-probably to go get the parents-leaving Blake alone. "If this is your flight please make your way to over to gate number 15 immediately. Thank you."  The announcement caused a bit of commotion in the departure lounge. People are starting to pick up their carry-on bags and make their way to the nearby gate entrance.

Blake didn't move though.

She just sat there with her head in her hands, probably dreading the 5 hour flight that's to come.

She looks tired and glum with her messy updo and baggy Back to the Future tee. Her small over-the-shoulder bag was placed on the ground next to her beat up black converse. As I look at her hunched, sulking form, I suddenly remember the picture I took late last night. A smirk makes its way on to my face as I look back down to my phone.

BRO CHAT

Trav- What the hell is wrong with you?? Were you dropped as a baby?

Zack- We've been over this before. I wasn't dropped, I was accidentally hit against a door.

Trav- I don't know if ur kidding 😬

Ok guys I gotta go talk to Blake.

Zack- Good luck. I'll dream of u tonight my love 😘❤️

Trav- Ok, see ya man. Have a good flight. Message us when you get to Miami. Tell us how the blackmail works out 😜

At that I lock my phone and make my way over to Blake.

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Edited: 21/11/20

~AshLeeJ~