The ups and downs

London Blues

*pov of Oli*
My flight to London was uneventful. Screaming babies and annoying wankers on both flights. I saw a therapy dog on one, that was nice. But I missed Daisy. She was the only one I wanted right now.

I called her when I landed in London and she was still fully awake. Given it was 3 pm here while it was 8 am there. She hadn't been sleeping well lately. She'd gone on a ten mile run and then to her classes.

I got to my flat and was greeted by my two dogs, Oscar and Dylan. And Vegan, he'd been watching them for me. "Hey wanker, long time no see!" I greeted, "hey mate, how is Daisy?" "She was good when I left, but I heard her crying which breaks my heart. How have you and the other wankers been?" I asked. He rolled his eyes," Well, but you should stop calling us wankers Oli." I laughed," Okay arse."

Despite enjoying every second with Daisy I missed home. I lived alone,minus my two dogs. The lads periodically slept at my place if they needed somewhere to stay after partying. Speaking of that, Jordan planned a welcome back party at him place for me.

I unpacked my suit case and saw a large envelope. How did I miss this? I opened it and saw a framed picture of me and Daisy followed by a note,
Hi Oli!
     I miss you so much already! I cannot wait to see you again, but in the mean time if you ever want to see me here's a picture. Also please call or text me. I just wanna hear that adorable yet hard to decipher British accent of yours. I love you to the moon and back<3
                                         With love, Daisy
I smiled at the letter and the picture. I put it on my dresser, making it one of the first things I see in the morning. I traced her perfect handwriting and put the letter in my bedside table.

I went to Jordans around 8. I threw on some black skinny jeans and a button up shirt, it was casual.

"Oliver! My favorite arse in the universe! Missed ya mate!" Jordan threw his arms around me, he already smelled of booze," nice to see ya too wanker."

I said hello to everyone who I haven't seen in a while. I saw my parents who stopped by to say a quick hello.

"Oli I haven't seen you in ages. It wouldn't hurt to call your mother more. You look great! I've heard about some girl named after a flower? Who is she? Do you like her?" My mom hit me with questions about Daisy, I smiled.

"Her name is Daisy mum, I do like her. I think I'm in love with her. And she makes me happy." I said with a large smile. My dad responded," that's nice mate. But don't get hurt by her. Are you doing a long distance thing? Or is she with you?" I shook my head," long distance thing, she wouldn't hurt me. At least I don't think." I said. I finished speaking while them and went to grab a beer.

The party was mental. Like most parties with the guys it got crazy quick. I may be on the brink of 30 but I party like a kid still.

It was around 2 am when everything started to dull down. "So mates how has everything been? How had Drop Dead been?" They all were pissed but I was hopeful they could respond. Jordan talked about some bonkers shit while the others slurred some words and passed out. I decided I'd check on the shop in the morning.

I woke up with a massive hang over, but not as bad as other people. I saw it was nearly noon, I had to get to my shops.

I entered and saw the workers smiling," Welcome back Mr. Sykes. Everything here has been going well." I smiled," brilliant, I have a new shirt design I was hoping to sell. Here check it out." I slid one of Daisy's designs which were amazing.

The manager smiled and nodded," this is brilliant! We can send it to the place for you. How was the trip?" I smiled," Great, spent loads of time with my girl and it was amazing."

I went home to my two dogs, both annoyed with me. I fed them and gave them water. I let them out quick before hopping in the shower. I closed my eyes and saw Daisy behind them.

I decided to lay around with my dogs all day. I should try to call Daisy. I called and she answered," hey -Ol-I! Sor-ry on run right now. W-hats up?" I smiled at her voice," geez you run a lot love. I just wanted to hear your voice, how have you been? Everything okay?" I asked I heard her breathing begin to calm down. "Y-yeah. I just miss you. A lot. How have you been? How are the guys?"

"Good. And they are too. I miss you a lot. I love the framed photo love." I could feel her smiling over the phone," I love the sweatshirt, it smells amazing!" We both laughed," well you look amazing in the picture." She chuckled.

We talked until she was on her way to class, I even talked to Tyler for a bit since they went together. He told me he'd make sure nothing bad would happen to her, great guy.

I laid in my bed and stared at my ceiling thinking about Daisy. I felt tears swell in my eyes. I guess I have the London blues.