Broken Ice {w.b.}

Chapter 21

*One Week Later*

"Flight to Anchorage, Alaska is now boarding."

I let go of my suitcase so I could give Lisa a hug. She quietly sobbed over my shoulder, causing me to pull away from her and give her a smile. She had been crying all morning, and was trying to spend as much time with me as she could before I left. "Thank you," I told her, "for letting me stay with you."

"Anytime, dear," she replied, wiping the tears away from her eyes. "Just remember to come back and visit." I nodded and looked over at the boys, who were standing off to the side talking and saying their goodbyes to Will. I moved down the line and smiled at Madison, Cassidy, Caroline, and Alex. 

"I'm going to miss you," Cassidy admitted, giving me a smile. "Beat April's butt for us in that competition, got it?" I laughed and nodded. 

"Of course." 

"Group hug!" Madison declared, pulling us all in for a group hug. We stayed like for a few seconds before we pulled away and I moved down the line to Jamie. She was standing with her hands shoved in her jean pockets, and her eyes were trained on the ground. I playfully shoved her shoulder. 

"Hey," I said, "I'm leaving in a few minutes. You could at least give me a hug." Her eyes snapped up to meet mine, but then they drifted to something behind me. I frowned and looked over my shoulder. Then, I looked back at her and sighed. "So I guess he told you..."

"Gavin didn't have the guts to come up here," she said sadly. "I don't think he's over going to get over you."

"He will," I promised. I looked back at Gavin, who was leaning against a pole about twenty feet away, looking at me sadly. Then, I looked back at Jamie and pulled her into a hug. "I think I'm going to miss you the most."

"Make sure you Skype me." She pulled away and gave me a stern look. "You better Skype me." I laughed. 

"Of course, Jamie. Take a chill pill." I walked away from her and joined Hil and the other boys. Hil was just getting her round of hugs from the boys when they saw me. I suddenly felt tears in my eyes, and I giggled. "It's going to be weird waking up in the morning and not hearing five loud boys downstairs. 

"She's going to cry. Aww!" Dalton cooed, running over to me and pulling me into a hug. This made the tears silently fall down my cheeks. When he took a small step back from me, he wiped the tears away and gave me a smile. 

When Dalton stepped away, I got my hugs from Dana and Gabe. Next, was Cole. He was smiling down at me, just like the other three were. More tears fell as he pulled me towards him and hugged me tightly. 

"Why do goodbyes have to be so emotional?" I heard Hilary ask from behind me. I laughed and pulled away from Cole, spinning around to look at her. 

"Do you have to ask that every time I leave somewhere?" I asked, remembering how she asked the same question the day I left Alaska.

She shrugged. "I guess so. But at least you're at least you're going home!" My smile dropped and I looked away from her. Yes, I was going to my first home, but I was also leaving my other home. 

Why do goodbyes have to be so emotional?

"So, are we ready?" Will asked, grabbing the handle on his suitcase. I bit my lip and looked back at Gavin, who was now talking to Jamie. 

"Not yet," I said, shaking my head. "There's still one last person I have to say goodbye to." I walked off towards the two quickly, knowing Gavin would probably leave once he saw me. 

"I have to talk to you," I said when I reached them. Jamie spun around to look at me. I gave her a pleading look, silently begging to let me talk to him. 

"Jamie don't-" Gavin began to say as she walked off. He rolled his eyes when he learned she was gone, then he looked at me. "What do you want? Your boyfriend is waiting for you."

I took a deep breath, and looked him straight in the eyes. "Gavin," I said seriously, "can you do me a favor? Just one favor, that's it."

He sighed. "Sure, whatever."

"Forget about me."

He stared at me. "What?"

"Obviously we weren't meant to be together, so I want you to forget all about me. There's a girl out there who loves you, truly loves you. And you won't be able to love that girl back if you're thinking about me. So, when I step on that airplane, I want you to forget you even met me."

Gavin shook his head. "Do you honestly expect me to do that? Jasmine, I can't just forget-"

"Yes, you can." I don't want me to be the reason he's heartbroken. "It might be hard, but you can forget. Just, please. That's the only thing I ask." I walked away from him without letting his reply. I rejoined the others and sighed. 

"Okay," I said, grabbing my things, "I'm good now." 

"Last call for flight to Anchorage, Alaska," the woman said over the intercom. I smiled sadly at everyone I was leaving behind. 

"I guess we better go," Will said behind me, grabbing my hand and intertwining our fingers. I felt more tears form in my eyes, so I gave everyone a quick wave.

"Goodbye." They all waved back, then the three of us headed towards the gate. Will was on my right, and Hilary was on my left. I felt like they were my walls, my guards. Without them, I probably would've turned around and ran back so I could live with the Penderys forever. But, even on my first day here, I knew I'd have to go back eventually. 

And now, I am. I am going home. 

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"Goodbye, Los Angeles!" Hilary said dramatically, her face pressed against the window as the plane got higher and higher off the ground. I leaned against her back and looked over the gorgeous city I have come to love. 

When we were to high in the clouds to see anything, we both sat back in our seats. I felt Will's hand cover mine, and I looked over at him. He offered me a smile, which I returned. Then, I laid my head against the seat and closed my eyes. 

"Goodbye," I whispered to myself.

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Okay, so this is short, sorry. I have homework to do, and Supernatural to watch! Ahh! :) I'll try and update tomorrow, but I'm not really sure yet!

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