I Knew You Once

Chapter 16

I'm still on Nathan's chest. I cannot let Josh see me.

"Julia!" Josh calls. "If you don't stop hiding, I'm gonna come over there." He exclaims.

"Oh gosh." I mumble under my breath.

Nathan laughs at my frustration.

"That's not funny! I don't want him to see me."

"Too late." Nathan states.

I am looking at brown shorts. I look up and see a green shirt. Nathan was right. He does look like a tree. His blue eyes stare into my brown orbs.

I give a fake laugh. "Yay... you found me." I say in monotone.

"Yeah I did. Are you following me?"

"No!" I get up from Nathan's chest. "Never for a million bucks!"

"Ouch. That's harsh." He looks to his left. "Nathan?"

Nathan stands up and they do some guy handshake. Gay. I roll my eyes. I just hate the fact that they know each other.

"Sup, Josh." They finish their handshake. "What are you doing in Texas?" Nathan asks.

"College, man."

"Oh, yeah. That's right. You suck at anything music related. How'd you get in there anyways?"

"My dad. He plays the French horn and wanted me to join music stuff."

"Oh yeah. I remember. You little rich boy." Nathan teases.

"What about you? Why are you here?"

"Came to see Julia." Nathan raps his arm around my neck.

"I didn't know she was your girl, Nate." Josh says. "I was about to take her."

"Um... I don't think so. You're not taking me anywhere. And Nathan and I aren't together."

"Lucky me." Josh raises his eyebrows.

I look at Nathan and see his eyes narrow down. I shouldn't have said that in front of him.

"So... How 'bout that date?"

"No thanks. Why are you even here?"

"I'm going back home for a bit, to Florida."

"Awe. Texas colleges too tough for you?"

Nathan chuckles at my comment. He turns his head when he hears our call. "Come on, Julia. Its time to go."

"Where y'all going?" Josh asks.

"College." Nathan says while laughing.

"You too, Julia?" Josh calls after me.

"Yep."

"Hmm... Okay. Way to break my heart, baby." He jokes and winks.

I roll my eyes and walk with Nathan. We hand our plane tickets to the woman standing in front of the entrance. "Enjoy your trip." She nods her head and smiles.

As we get on the plane, the flight attendant greeting us eyes Nathan. I know I shouldn't be jealous, but I am. Ugh! Just get over it Julia, it's not your place to get jelly.

Nathan and I take our seats. I love sleeping on planes. My eyes start to close and I fall asleep. I lay my head on Nathan's shoulder and snuggle close. Mmm... He smells good. I get uncomfortable after a while and move my head away from his shoulder.

"Come here." Nathan pulls me to the crook of his neck.

Yes. That was more comfortable. I feel a peck on my forehead. I hug Nathan tight. I don't care. He was like my giant pillow that smells great.