Takeoff//e.g.d

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I waved good bye to my mom as she pulled away from the airport drop-off area. I was finally 18 and creating memories of my own. Every girl has a list of places that she wanted to visit at least once in her lifetime. Today I was on my way to my first destination. Some people may think that i am too young to be traveling my own to a strange country with strange people, but i believe life is all about letting loose and taking chances. we only have one life and we should make as many memories as possible, good or bad. i fell in love with traveling at a very young age and new that i wanted to take a big risk like this when i grew up. well now I'm sort of grown and i saved up as much as i could during high school so i could take this trip without having to worry about money issues or not being able to do something that i wanted to do or see because i simply ran out of time. I checked in and grabbed my ticket. After passing through security i started to get nervous. Sure I've have gotten on an airplane before but never internationally and especially by myself. I was leaving my hometown of Orlando, Florida to another place that i considered my home, New York City for a layover. When i got on the plane i texted my mo saying that i would miss her and that i would let her know when i landed and New York. After i quickly sent the message to my mom i turned my phone off so i wouldn't get yelled at by one of the flight assistants which happens way too often. I was seated my the aisle so that i wouldn't bother anyone if i had to pee which also happens way too often. I popped a piece of gum in my mouth and tuned out the emergency procedures that where booming from the intercom. i laid my head back against the plump head rest of the chair waited for the plane to take off. In the blink of an eye we were two thousand feet above the ground soaring with the clouds. I pulled my headphones and laptop on watch saved episodes of friends during the 3 hour flight to New York.
Five episodes and 3 trips the the bathroom later, we landed at JFK airport. I put my laptop and headphones back into my bag quickly as i tried to get out of the crowded airplane as fast as my little legs could carry me. It didn't help that people where taking forever to leave get their things and leave. After awkwardly standing between two slightly crammed rows or seats i was finally free. I pulled my phone out and called my mom to tell her i made it. I didn't really feel like leaving the airport since it was only a 3 hour wait for my flight to London i figured i would wait it out here and just get some food because it was 8 am and i was walking around the airport like a zombie and i probably looked like one too.My long brown hair was most likely a birds nest of a messy bun at the top of my heads had no makeup on and i was wearing fuzzy boots, leggings and an oversized mens purple hoodie from H&M. I was the literal definition of lazy day but i could care less. I saw walking around the airport and there was a cute coffee shop who's name i don't remember. But trust me it definitely was not Starbucks. Im not some basic pumpkin spice white girl. When i was into the little cafe i am instantly greeted by the rich odor of coffee. I ordered a simple "cafe con leche" which is just coffee with some milk with a blueberry muffin and sat down at a table and scrolled through my Instagram feed. I saw that Ethan Dolan posted a new picture and i instantly liked it and commented "wow you're such a daddy". I have a major crush on Ethan. I mean how could you not? God took his time on that one let me tell you that. After i finished up my coffee and muffin i went back to the gate and patiently waited for boarding time. I figured i should sleep during that 7 hour flight to Europe. I opened up my trustee laptop and started writing away to whatever storyline popped up into my head. I have always loved writing but i get too shy to actually share my work. I was about 30 minutes into my writing when i see two boys around my age sit at the chairs across from mine. I chose to ignore them and kept writing g because i was in my zone. I would feel people staring at me so i looked up to see the man of my dreams. Ethan Grant Dolan was sitting across form me at the airport. I didn't want to make a huge deal about it so i quickly broke eye contact and kept going with my work. My palms were sweaty. My breathing was uneven. He was the last person i expected to see at the airport. i pull up twitter and ferociously stated to dm my internet best friends.

"OH. MY. GOD. YOU GUYS WONT BELIEVE WHO IS SITTING ACROSS FROM ME AT HTE AIRPRT RIGHT NOW"

"NO WAY"
"OLIVIA STOP LYING"

"IM NOT LYING ITS ETHAN GRANT"

"SEND US A PICTURE BECAUSE I DONT BELIEVE YOU"

"I CANT HES GONNA KNOW IM A FAN. I HAVE TO STAY COOL!"
"OMG GUYS HE KEEPS LOOKING AT ME AND SAYING THINGS TO GRAYSON"
"THIS IS NOT OK SOMEONE BETTER CALL AN AMBULENCE"
"I GOTTA GO HES GETTING UP"

My conversation with the girls quickly ended because i was determined to not let Ethan know that i was a major fan. I went back to my work and watched as he slowly approached me from my peripheral vision. When he say down next to me i didn't hesitate to keep working and minding my own business. I felt someone lightly tap my arm and i turn my head to face time.
"Um... Can i help you?" he looked at me dumbfounded. As if i had something on my face. i quickly grew self conscious and felt my cheeks start to heat up.

"I just wanted to introduce myself. Im Grant." He stuck out his hand of me to shake. I slipped my cold petite hand into his overly large warm one. Shaking it slightly, I gave him a small smile and said " Hi Grant, Im Olivia. Its great to meet you!" I wondered why he said his name was Grant and not Ethan.

"I saw you were here by yourself and i couldn't keep a beautiful girl like you without protection" He had a sly smirk resting upon his face as he got comfortable in the chair besides me. Who ever said that Ethan couldn't pick up girls were wrong. My heart was melting. I already had a good feeling about this trip.

//Hey guys so i really hope you enjoyed this chapter and sorry for all the errors! But im going to update as fast as i can, i know how annoying it is to be waiting for an update! xoxo, Em