So Close, Yet So Far

deux

A/N: Thanks to the wonderful girls voidrileytown MeowwwerX700ILDTH velvetrilaya for helping me out with this chapter, you have no idea how much I love you❤️

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Melissa's POV

It was the most stressful flight I've ever had in my entire life, there was a 7 year old kid behind me the whole flight who didn't stop kicking my seat. I couldn't even get 5 minutes of sleep during the whole 5 hour flight

I got out of the plane which felt more like a torturing machine that wouldn't leave me alone. The food was awful and the flight attendants were even worse, one poured a drink over me which practically obliged me to put on another outfit that wasn't weather appropriate. I could've complained but then anxiety would have kicked in and I definitely don't want that nor need it in "Move-In Day" in NYU. I decided not to do anything since I was already irritated enough. As I walked out of the airplane I stared at the New York skyline and it was enough, all my problems faded away as I stared at the wonderful view. How can something so simple create so complex feelings. It was all worth it, the annoyance, the goodbyes, the tears, all worth it once I finally realized I was here

I was finally starting my own path on the somewhat perfect city. I kept staring at the city lights for what felt like an eternity, the skyline, the signs and all the cars, it was all so different from Nevada, my quiet little hometown. I felt a smile creep on to my face as I zoned out into my own thoughts, it wasn't too long until I got snapped out of them when I fell a tint little raindrop fall. I think everyone knew what this meant

"Oh no" I whispered to myself and suddenly I felt multiple raindrops falling down. I saw how everyone took out an umbrella almost instantly and then looked at myself, I was literally in a crop top and shorts. How could this outfit possibly help me with this weather? Damn you flight attendant. I ran towards the nearest taxi stand and there was only one left. A lady was getting into it but I pushed her away It's true when they say New York changes people

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I stared at myself on the mirror wondering if I wasn't going to sweat too much due to the awfully hot weather, I was wearing some sweatpants with a simple sweater and sneakers "Maybe I should change" I mumbled to myself but then I realized I wasn't alone when a familiar voice rung through my head as it sounded

"I think it's ok honey" My mother said with her oh so calming voice as she reached out to grab my shoulder behind me "You have grown up beautiful" She continued to say as she faked crying and shedding a tear

"Thank you mom" I said and then swiftly turned around to face her "I'm going to miss you so much" I said and she smiled at me, that smile always found a way to make me feel like I was at home anytime, anywhere, as long as it was with her. Sad I won't be seeing it everyday from today

"I'm going to miss you too" She said as she hugged me "Promise me two things" She suddenly said as she pulled away quickly, which was kind of odd. I nodded rapidly as I quickly looked at the time : 9:30, my flight was at 11:30, I still had time

"Follow your dreams, do something that makes you happy and never let it go, hold tight. I know it's going to be hard because nothing in life is easy but, I can assure you, it will be worth it, every day, every hour, every minute and every second will be absolutely and completely worth it" She said as my eyes widened at her sudden use of words, normally she would only say 'good luck' or 'that's great' but this time she really put effort into what she was saying. I nodded and she proceeded