All Smiles

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~~Lana~~

I was waiting in the terminal for Ali and Melissa. It was 3:00 am here. The plane had just landed and was pulling in.

Ali walked out, looking more sad than I've ever seen anyone. It was like when I looked into her eyes for the first time.

Melissa on the other hand looked good. She had bags under her eyes, showing the sleepless nights she's been through. She smiled at me a little, to which I returned. I said nothing, knowing that no one was in the mood to talk, and got into the car that headed home.

As soon as we got home, Melissa and Ali both collapsed on the first bed they saw. I laughed to myself, and left them to rest.

I went to my bed, and just sat there deep in thought. I felt so alone on this huge bed I had. I kept thinking back to the past, like usual. It was the only thing I could do with my thoughts. My past captivated my every move in a way. I was working to move past those problems. I had gone too deep into my thoughts.

I began to cry so hard. I'd never cried this hard by thinking about the past. It was usually a soft cry. This was like a tsunami of tears. I almost felt like I was dying. I tried to quiet down, but it wouldn't stop. Wave after wave, the tears poured down.

I didn't even hear Ali come into my room. She appeared on my bed. I hid under the covers like a child. She did nothing but rub my back. She didn't ask. She didn't bother me. She was present, and that's all I needed. She was too kind. I didn't deserve it. I quieted down, realizing how much of a baby I probably looked like compared to her situation. She was here with me even though she was going through such a hard time. She got up when I stopped, rubbed my head, and left.

I fell asleep seconds later, never wanting to cry again.

Morning came.

"Good morning!" I chirped to the two jet-lagged girls in front of me.

"What's so good about it." Melissa said, which cause both Ali and me to laugh.

"What we're about to do will make it a great morning, actually. I was thinking of going out to breakfast at this little spot I know, then going to a local festival that's happening today, and going out to dinner at this old fashioned diner."

"Cool," was all Ali said with a blank emotionless look. It scared me.

"Let's get ready then!" I said, trying to make a positive smile.

~~Ali~~

I wasn't ready for today. I thought she was going to let me stay in all week and do nothing. I was badly mistaken. I walked up to my room and chose a black maxi skirt and a white crop top. I threw my hair up into a messy bun and walked downstairs.

"Ready!" I said sarcastically with a smile plastered on my face.

"Ok! Chuck called while you were getting ready, she's gonna meet us for breakfast." Lana said. We waited for Melissa who came down in her usual jeans and t-shirt. I was surprised she didn't have a sweatshirt on.

Lana directed us to her car. I sat in the front with her while Melissa sat in the back. She started the car and we were off. She put on Britney Spears Gimme More. She knew it was one of my mood lifter songs. I smiled a little bit, but didn't sing along.

Her and Melissa on the other hand had a blast singing it. I laughed a little at their silliness.

We finally arrived to this little breakfast spot. I had trouble remembering the name.

Chuck was standing outside of her car when we arrived.

"Chuckie!!!"

"Lizzy!!" They both said to one another as they ran towards each other. I laughed at them, already starting to feel a lot better.