LA Big Break

Chapter Fifteen

My alarm flashed.

4am.

I climbed out of bed slowly, trying to gain my bearings. I saw all of the luggage set by my wardrobe and started to freak out quietly, as I couldn’t hear my mum and assumed she was still in bed.

‘In three hours, I’m getting on a plane to England.’ I whispered to myself whilst jumping on the same spot multiple times. I calmed myself down and walked to the bathroom, showered and prepared for the flight ahead. I threw on some sweatpants and put my hair in a ponytail and looked in the mirror.

Attractive.

I looked at my case and realised I forgot to put my teddy in there. Beside my bed was a teddy holding a heart that Cody gave me on our first official date. It goes everywhere with me now. I stood and embraced it for a few minutes. A week may not seem like long, but it was going to feel like an eternity without Cody, but seeing Mel and my family gave me something to look forward to. I opened my case and slotted the teddy in and glanced round my room again. After about ten minutes, my case was still open and the contents of my dressing table were balanced messily in my suitcase. Not surprisingly, it wouldn’t close and it took me another half an hour to zip it shut. It didn’t look very secure, but it would do.

5.15am.

I took my case downstairs and saw my mother frantically organising everything.

‘Passports, tickets, luggage cards, phone, keys. Check.’ She mumbled to herself. She looked at her watch.

‘Aye, we still have some time left!’ She said, seeming pleased with herself. She must've spent too much time around Cody and Alli, because only they say 'aye'. Well, I catch myself saying it a few times, but thats because I spend more time with my boyfriend than anyone and I'm quite easily influenced.

The limo was coming at 5.30 and I waited excitedly for it to arrive. Mainly because Cody would be inside, seeing as he was ‘escorting’ me to the airport. I couldn’t wait to give him a hug, I kind of crave them now.

5.29am.

I took all my bags outside and flinched at how chilly it was. For mid June, it took me by suprise.

Getting me prepared for England I see.

The limo pulled up and the driver climbed out, followed by Cody. My mum helped him to put all of our luggage in the boot whilst I stood and hugged Cody.

‘I missed you!’ I said, even though it had only been about 15 hours since I last saw him.

‘I missed you too.’ He laughed. I didn’t want to leave that moment but knew that if I didn’t get in the limo, I would miss my plane, and that's never good. My mum must have sensed my ‘wanting to be alone with Cody’ and she got in the front with the driver. He slowly pulled away from my drive and I sat with my head perched on Cody’s shoulder. I looked down at my feet and realised what I was wearing. I don't obsess over how I look, but I like to make an effort for Cody and I didn't even dry my hair.

Oh god.

‘Just ignore what I’m wearing, please!’ I said, half laughing but trying to be serious.

‘Why? You look beautiful.’ Cody replied.

‘Sweatpants?’ I said.

‘Even with your hair up, you’re what’s up. Even in your sweatpants, you’re what’s up.’ He sang to me. I couldn’t help but blush.

‘New song?’ I smiled.

‘Just something we’re working on in the studio.’ He said, running his fingers through my hair. I'm suprised he continued to do it because it must have felt like I had put chicken fat in it, and it probably looked like that too.

‘I like it, it’s pretty!’ I said.

‘But seriously you look gorgeous. Aye, I’ll miss you.’ He said, slipping his other arm around me and pulling me in tight. I fought back the tears that had formed in my eyes, because let’s face it.

I’m going to miss him too. A lot.

‘I wish you could come.’ I said, still resting on his shoulder. I didn’t want him to see my eyes swelling.

‘Me too, more than anything.’ He said. I felt bad for bringing it up, because I knew he had to work, it’s his lifestyle and he loves it. I love being there too, because I’m proud.

The limo stopped and I heard the driver get out. Cody leant forward and awkwardly held the door open for me. I placed my hands on his cheeks and gently kissed him before getting out. I grabbed my suitcase and wheeled it towards the airport doors. I held Cody’s hand up until security, where we had to part. It reminded me a bit of the day I moved over to LA, the goodbyes. It didn’t feel like it would only be a week, it felt just like that day. I dropped my case and wrapped my arms around Cody's neck. We embraced for a few minutes until my mother had to practically pry me from him.

‘I love you.’ I whispered as I let go. He looked like he was going to cry, although I would probably beat him too it.

‘I love you too. I'll speak to you soon.’ He said and I walked through security.  I managed to hold back my tears and it wasn’t long before we boarded the plane. The seatbelt sign flashed and the pilot's voice boomed above us. I thought of Mel, and how it was only a matter of time before I saw her. My mum took my hand and I smiled at her. The plane took off and I tried my best to sleep, but my emotions were all over the place. We had been gone no longer than an hour and I already missed Cody like crazy. I told myself to think positively. I laid back in my seat and got as comfortable as possible.

England here we come.