Here we are. One week later at the airport. "I can't believe you're really going!" Phoebe said, still hugging me. She hasn't let go of me ever since we got out of the car. Jake was standing on my other side, not letting go of my hand. "I'll miss you so much" Jake said and kissed my temples. "I'll miss you too and I promise we'll make long distance work!" I told him and he cracked a smile.
After I hugged all of them, I looked at them "How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard" I said and the girls all hugged me and then Jake, Jonah and Mike hugged me as well. Phoebe looked up at me, crying, but she also had a smile on her lips. She exactly knew where I got that quote from.
After they let go of me, I kissed Jake one last time before going through security and waved them one last time, before they were out off sight. About an hour later I was sitting in the plane, window seat and was looking outside. On my mind, the adventures I had in London. The time of my life.
"What do you think about this one?" Hanna asked, twirling around in some new clothes she was thinking about buying. "It looks amazing!" I told her. "You think Holbrook will like it?" She asked and I nod, but I was also a little confused "Why does he have to like everything you wear?" I asked her "Because he's my boyfriend" She answered. "Let me give you an advice" I said "Don't dress for a boy and most certainly, don't change for one" I said and she smiled, but I could see in her eyes that something was up "What is it?" I asked. "It's silly" She told me, but I didn't let go. "I'm scared" She admitted and sat down on the bench in the dressing room. I sat down next to her "Of what?" I asked. "Losing him. I'm just a Sophomore in High School and he's in college! I can't compete with that!" She said and I put my arm around her "You are good enough! You don't have to compete with anyone" I told her.
"You're perfect just the way you are!" I told her and laid my head down on her shoulder. "Thank you Prom" She said.
Later that day, I was at her place and we were just talking, when she brought up the topic from earlier again. "I wasn't always like this" She said and sighed "I had a lot more weight when I was a kid. As I grew older I was sick of it and I developed bulimia. After I came back from treatment we moved here to London and I met Poppy and Phoebe. They became the best friends I have ever had and I was so happy they didn't know about my past" She said and went on to hug her again.
I took my phone and plugged my headphones in and started listening to some music. I hoped it would take my mind of things, but it didn't work. Especially since my lock screen was Jake and my and my home screen was me and my girls.
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I missed them. All of them. I didn't want to miss them!
"Brandon?" I asked, not believing my eyes as I walked out of Ashwood Academy. "Promise, I was looking for you all day" He said, walking towards me. It felt weird to talk to him, especially after what I knew. "What are you doing here?" I asked. "Lars sent me" He said and I sighed and sat down on a bench, Brandon sat down next to me. "He wants to know what's going on" Brandon said and I didn't know how to tell him, without telling him too much. "I just wasn't happy anymore" I told him, avoiding his face.
"How do you mean that? And why did you kiss Jesse on Christmas?" He asked and I was close to tears. "I don't know, there was a mistletoe and Jesse has been in love with me for a long time and I just found out something about my family and I came here to work it out" I told him. He was just looking at me confused. "I can't explain it, so please don't ask about it!" I told him. "I thought you liked Lars?" He asked. "I did. I really did, but things change and so do feelings" I said, still not looking at him.
"Promise?" A familiar voice said. That voice belonged to non other than Jake. "Hey" I said and got up and briefly hugged him. "Who's that?" Jake asked, sounding a little jealous. "That's Brandon. Best American friend of my ex and Jesse" I told him. "The Brandon" Jake said and Brandon looked confused. "Who are you?" Brandon asked, reffering to Jake, who had his arm around me. "I'm Jake, one of Jesse's best friends here and also this girl's boyfriend" He said, kissing my cheek.
"You got a new guy?" He asked and I nod. "So you and Lars are over for good?" Brandon asked and I nod "I'm not sure about a lot of things, but I'm totally sure I'm completely done with Lars" I said and walked off with Jake. I couldn't continue to look at Brandon. It was way too hard for me.
I looked out the window. The clouds looked so different from up here.
I decided to write my blog. I needed to do something and if it's writing, then it shall be writing.
Hey guys, long time no see. Sorry I have been off the grid for so long. I just finished my time in London and I don't know what's harder. To leave my friends and boyfriend in London or return home to America to my family and friends. The reason I escaped in the first place. I guess I did escape home in some way. I couldn't stay there, not after what I had found out. But now, on my flight home... All the amazing memories came back, all at once and hit me. Of course I couldn't keep my eyes dry. Tears are rolling down my cheeks while I'm writing this.
I mean, I didn't lose them. My friends and I are still friends and want to stay in touch with them as long as possible. My boyfriend and I are also still together. We decided to give long distance a try. Let's wait and see if that really works. I'll keep you updated.
XOXO Fray
A/n
So, Promise has returned home, but the London characters aren't going to disappear. I'm actually thinking about bringing some to Morrison Creek, just not sure who.
