Why Me?

Logan...? (Chapter 8)

The next morning was a catastrophe. Everybody was all over the place. It seemed like my mom couldn't wait to get me out of the house, but I wasn't really thinking about that. I was thinking about what Logan said. What did he mean by, "We'll be there,"? Doesn't it sound a little creepy. But it's like when he said it, he was committed. I didn't understand.

"Sarah, are you ready for a long trip?" My Uncle Charlie asked. I thought about it for a minute. Was I ready? I still didn't know where we were going and every time I asked they would say it's a surprise. My mom should know that I hate surprises.

"Yep, I am ready to go live with a stranger...." I said. Okay, I am still pissed at them for sending me off. My mom rolled her eyes.

"Just know Tessa that I love you. I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't love you. You're everything to me." She said with a sad smile.

I looked away. I couldn't take it. Seeing the pain on her face, I mean it's just so sad. My Uncle Charlie put the last bag in the trunk.

"Okay, that's it. Tessa, did you use the bathroom? It's going to take us a hour to get to the airport from here and then it's going to take us 8-10 hours being on the plane." Uncle Charlie said with amusment.

I didn't think it would be this far. 10 hours? One a plane? With Uncle Charlie? I never been this far away from home....I looked out at the trees. I wish I told my mom about my stalker, but I don't think she'll believe me. I don't think anyboday would.....except for Logan and Rodger. It still startles me, that Logan knew I had  a bump on my back. I should've asked Logan or Rodger for their number so I could call them. Maybe Daniel got it. I called Daniel. On the second ring he picked up.

"Tessa?" He said sounding half sleep.

"Yeah, sorry to wake you, but I am about to leave and-" He cut me off.

"You're about to leave? All shit, I'll be there in about five minutes. Just hold on a second." I heard him bump into things and zipped his pants up. I was smiling. I couldn't help it. He was just so clumsy and it made me smile. I am so grateful to have him as a bestfriend. I hung up the phone and got out my computer and hoped that on the airplane that they had wi-fi.

As If he was reading my mind, Uncle Charlie said, "They have Wifi on the plane." He smiled and winked. He got in the car and turned it on.

"Wait Uncle Charlie, Daniel is coming to say his last goodbye to me before I leave." I said.

"Well he better  hurry up before we miss our flight. He got five minutes before we go." He said, checking his watch.

About a minute later, I heard Daniel's car. He got out and came rushing to the car. His hair was all messy, which made him look really hot! I turned away, so he doesn't see me blushing. I couldn't look Daniel in the eye because it would just break my heart. He was my best friend since Pre-K and now I am leaving him. It is just really hard because I love him.

"Hey, Tessa, look at me," Daniel said, grabbing my chin gentely and making me face him. "We are always going to be friends. This is just for a little while." He said.

"A lot can happen in a short time, Daniel." I said, putting my head down again.

No one said anything for a long time and then Daniel grabbed my face, ever so gentely and put his lips on mine. I was flying again but this time it was a storm and it was wet. But I also was thinking, why the hell would he do this in front of my mom and uncle. The kiss felt awkward and weird. I don't know what is wrong with me. I pulled away and gave him a small smile and said goodbye. He just looked at me, like this was time we'll ever see each other. I looked away becasue I didn't want to think about that.