I sigh anxiously while taking a shower and getting ready to head off to college. My heart pounds through my chest like a bass drum. You're probably wondering why am I so nervous for college, right? Well the first thing that's on my mind is that my dream college, UCLA, has accepted me into their school! That's right, I'm taking a flight to California! I've been praying and working my ass off to get into UCLA because I've always been dreaming about going there ever since I've discovered their art and photography programs. Second, I can't believe that I'm finally going to be off on my own now...well I'm not really on my own though because I'll be traveling with my cousin Ariana, and I have a friend who lives in Cali named Princeton, so nah I won't be alone. I just feel like that I am because I won't be around my parents for months until I'm off for holiday break.
After I get dressed, I gather my suit cases and start packing. I really should've done this last night, what was I thinking? I have way too many clothes that's going with me. My bedroom door crack open and a head peeps in, "Chey, are you almost ready?" my mom asked. I look at her with the pile of clothes behind me flooding my on bed. "Never mind, don't answer that. Here I'll help you pack" my mom enters my room and stands near my bed glazing at my clothes. "Why are you standing there? Aren't you helping?" I asked. My mom's finger flew up to her chin. "You know what hunny, you can do this yourself. You're 18 and once you get to California I won't be there to help you unpack." She's right. I can do this myself. Maybe I'll leave behind some outfits so it won't take me so long. Besides, I can always buy more while I'm in California so I can change up.
I drag myself down the stairs with my suit cases feeling like I'm carrying a damn elephant. "Bye baby!" my mom bear hugged me. "I wish your father could be here to watch you leave" she added. I wished too, but he had to work this morning, plus we've said our goodbyes last night before I went to bed. "Wait, mom aren't you supposed to drive me and Ari down to the airport?" I asked hesitantly. I don't know why she's saying bye so soon when she's the one driving us to the Metro airport. "Oh, hunny I forgot to tell you but I've made a change of plans early this morning. I called an Uber to pick you guys up and I've texted your aunt to let Ariana know. I have an appointment to get to and I wouldn't be able to make it on time if I'm dropping you guys off" "Ohh," I nodded. "Yeah, so your Uber should be here any minute now". Right when she said that, an SUV pulls up in front of our house. "Well, there's your ride babe. I love you!" she kisses my cheek and open the door for me. The driver sees me and gets out opening the trunk. "Hello ma'am, how are you?" he greeted me. "I'm fine, you?" "I'm doing ok, thanks" he helps me with my bags and place them in the trunk. Oh shit, maybe I did overpack..but I put some of my clothes back in my closet. This is why I needed my mom to help me, she's more organized than I am. "You ight? You look worried" the uber diver asked. "Oh, it's nothing. I just think that I've overpacked." Once everything is in the trunk, I hop in the backseat and I tell him the location to Ariana's house.
We pull up to Ari's house and she approaches the vehicle. "Heeey guurrrl!" she said getting inside grinning in my face. "Hey," I smiled back. As the driver put her luggage in the back, me and Ari were having a small talk about this whole college thing. "So are you nervous?" Ari asked with her head tilted. "What it look like?" I got smart because it's easy for her to read my face so it was pointless of her asking. "Ight, don't get popped and arrive to LA with a bloody nose" "You ain't doing jack squat, shut up" I rolled my eyes. Ariana and I get along great most of the time. She does get irritated easily but not with me though unless I've done some shit that she really don't tolerate. Overall, we're like best friends.
Thirty minutes later me and Ari get onto the plane and head to our seats. My anxiety levels rise because this is my first time on a plane. "Man these 4 hours is gonna be a drag" I whined to Ariana. "It won't be so bad if you're busy. Just listen to music, sleep, or watch YouTube videos after we take off" I sigh, "Alright". I wish I was confident like Ari, she's been on a plane to California before when she went to visit some family on her dad's side last year, and she had took a plane to go to Disney World in Florida when she was in middle school. Before I could say anything else, my phone buzzed. I struggle to take it out of my pocket and when I look at the screen I see a message from Prince.
[Princey pooh💖:] "I can't wait to see you!!"
Wow, he's up early. It's only 5:43 right now in Cali. As my thumbs hover over the keyboard while I think about what to type, the P.A. comes on to announce to turn off all electronics. "Chey hurry up and put your phone on flight mode. You don't wanna get kicked off the plane" Ari mumbled. I did what she said and put away my phone. "Who was texting you? Your mom?" she asked. "No, it was Prince" "Damn, that nigga up this early?" "Yeah, sometimes I believe he never sleeps" I chuckled.
I can't wait to see Prince again, he's so adorable and funny. Oh yeah, if you were wondering how we became friends, it's a long story. So I'm a fan of his and what not and we became internet friends later on. We've met before at a Meet & Greet in Detroit last year. I couldn't believe we were in the same room breathing the same air. When I told him who I was, his face lit up like a Christmas tree and he quickly pulled me into his arms when I started crying tears of joy. I was really trying not to cry because he hates it when fans cry in front of him but I couldn't control it. Anyway, Prince is the most lovable person you could be around. Oh and don't piss him off cause he's the king of petty I tell ya. Even when you don't make him angry he could still have a petty attitude but it could be caused by something or someone else, or just his mood overall.
After the plane took off, I look down at everything until suddenly I feel my stomach turn and my anxiety rise again. "Uh oh!" I turn away quickly and take a deep breath. "You idiot! Why would you look down knowing you're afraid of heights?" Ariana semi-yelled at me. "I just wanted to look down to see the view" I whispered. "Don't look, just...don't". She shuts the window covering so I wouldn't look outside and become frightened again. Since it's ok to use electronics now, I take my phone out to reply to Prince.
[Me:] I can't wait to see you too! 🤗😘 Oh yeah, and why are you up so early? Isn't it like 5 something in LA?
[Princey pooh💖:] Yeah ha, I stayed up to make sure to text u before u get on ur flight baby;)
[Me:] Oh cool, I'm on the plane now. We just took off about 10 minutes ago
[Princey pooh💖:] Sweet:)
[Me:] Now go to sleep and get some rest. I'll dm you when me and my cousin land and get situated at our aunt's house
[Princey pooh💖:] Ok see u later boo 😘
I love it when he calls me boo or baby but sometimes I wonder why does he call me by those little names. It's not like we go out or anything. Maybe it's because I'm his close friend or something. I put my headphones on to listen to Sza then I close my eyes and slowly drift away into a deep sleep.
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