365 Days

Chapter 10- Bye Paris

I pack up my bags and my beanies and head downstairs. Sadly, today is the day we leave Paris. I tote my luggage through the lobby, avoiding any people I might hit with its huge contents, and head to Andy's pick up truck. I sling my luggage in the back and Andy does the same.

I had just woken up so my hair was a mess, sticking up every which way. My breath probably smelt like a dying mule. And don't get me started on my eyes. I had huge bags under them that you could spot a mile away. And the person that formed them is right beside me. Andy kicks in his sleep, so when I was almost greeted with la-la land, Andy decided to keep kicking me every few times I almost fell asleep.

"Morning, sleepy head." He says and laughs at me in my Pjs. I glare at him through my bags under my eyes.
"And who's fault do you think this is?" I retort and he pats my head.
"Ready to go back home?" He asks and the warmth of his hand on my head travels through my body. I shake my head left and right.
"Not really... But I do need to finish my bucket list so... Yea." I say and he starts the engine. We pull out and begin driving back the way home.

I slept most of the way but if I wasn't sleeping I was either: a: staring at Andy and watching him as he drives. Or, b: looking out of the window. It was pretty silent on the way back. A good kind of silent though.

In the corner of my eyes I see Andy slip a disk into the radio and when it starts the music up, a big smile spreads on my face. It was One Direction, I laugh at him singing along to the song in a girl voice and join him.

"Want a drink?" Andy asks as he shuts off the engine and opens the door to get out. We had just pulled into a gas station because Andy was complaining he was 'starving.'
"Yea, Pepsi." Andy goes in and I look out of the window. I look at the people putting gas in their cars and people talking and laughing with each other. I roll down my window- well the one on my side, it's Andy's truck. I hear dogs and babies crying. I look beyond a girl and see-

Parker.

What is he doing here?! I roll up the truck window real fast before he sees me- spying? Yea, I guess you can call it that. And duck in my seat. Making sure you can't even see my head. I peek up one more time and notice he's standing by his black Dodge. But he's not the only one there, I spot Veronica stepping out of the car. I scowl and pretend gag, as she comes out practically wearing nothing. As Parker finishes up the gas, Veronica wraps her arms around his arms and she gets all over him.

I frown and for the rest of the time I don't look out my window.

"Here." I hear Andy say as he hands me my Pepsi.
"Thanks." I smile and grab it, our hands slide past each other as I take it and the butterflies ignite in my stomach.

Andy's POV
Just a few minutes ago

I walk into the gas station store and and go over to the drinks and pick out a Pepsi for Quinn and a cocola for me. I walk down the isles and pick out a payday and some BBQ chips and pick out some gummy worms for Quinn. As I head up to the cash register I almost drop the items right there on the spot.

In front of me in line is Parker- the boy that Quinn liked oh, so dearly. The one that broke her heart. My self- conscious is telling me to cuss him out, punch him, yell at him, do something. But I remain in my spot behind him in line as he pays for gas and leaves the store. I clench my teeth and my hands form into fists.

I pay for the snacks and drinks and exit the store. I see Parker beyond all of the cars and people and see some girl- that I'm suggesting is Veronica- all over him. I fake gag and see Quinn looking out of the window- straight in Parkers direction. I open the truck door and say,
"Here." As I hand her her Pepsi and she smiles.
"Thanks." She says and my heart starts drumming in my chest. Even with just the sound of her voice I find myself falling even more. I start up the engine and we continue on the road.

Quinn's POV

My head hits the window, waking me up as I rub my neck, that now has a ache in it. Andy is still driving and I see through his window that we had just arrived at my house and he turns to face me and smiles.
"Here's your stop." He says and I unbuckle the seatbelt and fidget a little. I look at him and fidget even more. Ughm, I'm not saying, "hey can I just have a goodbye kiss before you leave." That's- that's just weird!
I fidget even more at this point. I bet he thinks I'm some idiot.

He laughs at me and smirks, the corner of his lips making lines. He leans down and places a peck on my lips and my face instantly flushes.
"Bye." I whisper and fly out of the truck and grab my luggage, toting it back to my house.

I come in and go to my room and place my baggage by my bed, too lazy to unpack it at the moment. I go down stairs to get something to eat and get out the gummy worms that Andy had bought me at the store and smile at his small gesture. I open them and eat one.

After eating them, I go to the kitchen to throw the plastic away and notice my mom sitting at the table, her hands in her head. I hear a long sigh come out of her mouth as I walk back.
"I'm sorry." She says and turns to me with tears in her eyes. I freeze, surprised at the sudden expression on her face.
"I still regret it. Taking all of that money you earned yourself." She wipes away the tears that slip out.
"I-I just needed the money. And I didn't have enough anymore to pay bills or anything. I thought I'd be protecting-" before she finishes I'm crying at this point. I hug her, comforting her and myself.
"I understand. You should have told me... I would have given you every penny I had." I say and she nods.

The rest of the day wasn't that bad, me and my mom watched Supernatural and laughed. My sister came down a few times to join us.

I know I shouldn't countdown the time that I have left to live. But I just can't help it. I Quinn, now have a month till I die.

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Thanks for reading! I know I know. I might be rushing this story, but I want to start Embarrassing The Popular Boy. You can read the first chapter of that now. Since school is starting I'm having certain days I'll update. Every Wednesday I will update!

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