The Runaway

Chapter 15

*Moe's POV*

I couldn't help but grin as Perrie never released my hand, even after the plane leveled out, and her breathing slowed down. I plugged in my audio splitter, and plugged in my headphones, and Perrie's. She smiled at me, and my grin got even wider at the sight of her beautiful smile.

"You can pick the movie." I said kindly.

Perrie nodded, and started scrolling through the titles on my laptop. She squealed, and her face lit up as she stopped on a movie.

"Can we please watch this one?? Please??!" She asks, and I can feel everyone from our group watching and grinning at Perrie's unusual display, which made me fall for even more. The gleam in her made her green eyes sparkle even more, and the excitement made her smile even more bright.

I couldn't help but laugh a little when I saw that she had stopped on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

"Ugh guys, don't tell Tobs and the rest of the nerds, but we got another Harry Potter nerd!!" I said jokingly.

Everyone laughed and Perrie pouted, pushing my shoulder playfully. I just smiled and kissed her cheek, handing her her headphone and pressing play on the movie. I found myself watching he cute reactions and the way that her face lit up like I've never seen it before. It just made me even more determined to bring this side out of her more, the happy carefree side.

I was about to ask Perrie a question about the triwizard tournament when I noticed that she was asleep. I grinned at how peaceful she looked, as her head drooped onto my shoulder. I adjusted so that my arm was protectively around her shoulders as I slowly felt my eyes starting to close, my head gently lying on top of hers.

*Hope's POV*

Kelley nudged my arm, and I put my bookmark in my book, and pulled out my earbuds to see that the seatbelt lights was now on, signalling that we'd be landing soon. I quickly stored everything, and buckled my seatbelt again.

I looked to check on Perrie and Moe as the plane started to descend and couldn't help but smile when I saw that Perrie was asleep, basically on top of Moe. Kelley and I traded grins, and made sure that they were both belted.

Once we landed I gently nudged Perrie, whose eyes slowly blinked open. "Whaaa?" She asked sleepily, her eyes still slightly glazed over with sleep.

I just laughed. "We're here kiddo, and is your new pillow comfortable?" I asked with a smirk.

She frowned in confusion, but as soon as she sat halfway up and realized she had been laying on Morgan's chest, with Morgan's arm still wrapped tightly around her, her face turned red.

"Hey, it's okay kid, she's a good one." I reassured her, trying to calm some of the doubts and panic that I could see starting to creep up in her eyes.

Perrie just nodded, and said "Thanks Mom."

You'd think I'd be used to her calling me Mom by now, but everytime she does I can't help but grin like an idiot.

"Anytime kiddo." I ruffled her hair. Our moment was ruined by a shriek that came from Moe. Perrie and I whipped our heads around to see Moe's face and hair dripping with water, and Steph, Pinoe and Kelley all smirking, each holding empty water cups,

"Children! You're going to get us banned from flying this airline! Now apologize to Moe, and clean your mess up!" I said sternly.

"But.." The three whined, giving me puppy dog eyes.

I just gave them my glare and they all quickly apologized, and cleaned up the mini puddle of water that now existed where Moe had been sitting. Perrie, Moe, Mal and Kling all giggled at the troublemakers, but I had a feeling Kling had a hand in planning this one.

After what seemed like forever we managed to gather all of our luggage and carry-ons. Once I was able to shepherd everyone into the arrivals area, I grinned when I saw my parents, Kelley's parents, and Jerry and Erin all holding a banner that said "Welcome Home Perrie."

I looked to see that Perrie had the biggest grin on her face, and tears in her eyes. We didn't have to say anything as introductions and hugs were given, Perrie's smile never fading.

"Ready to finally go home?" I asked Perrie, who was now trailing behind the rest of the group, who was already near the 2 vans our families had brought to pick us up.

"Home. I like the sound of that." Perrie smiled shyly.

"Well then let's go kiddo, your home awaits you." I said, emphasizing that it was her home. I didn't miss the way her eyes lit up, and I couldn't decide whether it made me very happy or very sad that this would be the first actual home she'd ever have.

As we walked to the van, I held her hand a little tighter, vowing that I'd show her that this really is her home, and not just a place she can lay her head. 

A/N  I am SO SO sorry it's taken so long to update! I've just been so busy with work, soccer, and trying to get surgeries and hearing aid appointments scheduled that I've barely had any time to even think about writing! I promise the next chapter will be longer! Please let me know anything you'd like to see in the story! Hope you like this chapter!

QOTD: What's your favorite song at the moment and why?

Mine is a tie between WOrth the Fight by Cimorelli, Write on Me by Fifth Harmony, and Clean by Taylor Swift. They basically all make me smile in the worst moments and just always give me hope.  Peace out for now!