Headlights - New Hope Club Book 1 (Reece Bibby)

Sixteen

"My head is spinning like a windmill and all you have to do is touch my hand"
- The Vamps

Emma's POV

"Do you really want to go back?" George asked me in concern and I rolled my eyes. I shoved Blake and George towards the play form.

"Byeeeee." I said in an annoyed tone in my voice though I wasn't annoyed at all. I just felt like I had to pretend it didn't bother me that George and Blake were going home... And that I was going home as well. I felt like I needed to pretend that I was strong.

"Are you really sure?" Blake asked and I quickly nodded my head. Too quickly maybe.

The boys gave each other strange looks and I put the biggest smile on my face that I could.

"I'll take good care of them." Reece told Blake and George and gave them a reassuring nod. I squeezed Amy's hand a bit harder and she smiled up at me. I picked her up and placed her on my hip.

"See you soon guys." I said in hope of really seeing them again as soon as possible.

"You'll miss the train if you don't go now." Reece said and shoved them towards the platform just as I had done only a minute ago.

"See you soon." Blake said and hugged Reece first and then Amy and me at once since I was still carrying her on my arm. It was a big bear hug and Amy didn't hesitate to hug him back which made me really happy. I was glad to see that she had not lost her trust in men yet. But to be honest, Blake was adorable, and every girl would love to hug him, no matter what age.

Then George went to us and he took Amy, giving her a big hug and spinning her around. She squealed, laughed and clutched onto his shirt which looked so cute. Both, Amy and George.

Then he sat her to the ground and pulled me into an even bigger hug. It's been ages since I had hugged someone like that besides Reece and it felt so damn good. I was a bit sad actually when he released me but not before giving me a peck on the cheek.

"You need to text us." He said and I nodded.

"I will."

"Guys, your train departs in a minute." Reece reminded them and their faces fell. As quickly as they could, they grabbed their suitcases, said one last good-bye and ran towards their train which looked really funny.

I laughed at their silliness and picked Amy up again. She laughed and put her nose against my cheek.

Reece, Amy and I stared at the train and looked for George and Blake appearing in a window to wave them goodbye. When they finally showed up at a window, the train was already moving. We all waved them and I suddenly felt really proud.

"God, I feel like a mum." I said and laughed even though I felt myself getting emotional. I blinked the sudden tears away that were welling up in my eyes for no reason. I guess it's just holding Amy like that and waving the boys good-bye made me feel a bit sentimental.

"You pretty much are a mum to Amy." Reece answered and he stretched out his hand for me to hold it and I grabbed it. Friends could hold hands, I saw no problem with that.

"Let's go have Starbucks. I'll treat you." Reece said and I immediately agreed though I felt a bit uncomfortable with him treating me. But I had no money, there wasn't the option of objecting and just paying my drink.

We went to Starbucks on the train station and Reece got himself a coffee, hot chocolate for me and a huge chocolate cupcake for Ams.