Missing Pieces || Zach Herron

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Carmen's POV:
I stared out the window of the plane window looking out over the clouds. I was terrified of many things and planes were high up on that list. I tried to trick my mind by thinking about seeing Jack again.

The cold air blew through the plane cabin brushing over my bare shoulders. I shivered slightly before turning my attention back to the clouds out the window.

It had been almost a year since I've seen my older brother because whenever he came home to visit i'd flown somewhere for a performance.

My dance performance schedule always interferes with his singing and we never had the chance to meet up since he left. I clenched my eyes shut after plugging in my earbuds.

I hummed quietly along to the boys song, 'Taking you.' After a while I drifted into a light sleep until the small girl next to me tapped my arm to grab my attention.

She had to be only around 12 or 13 and I smiled  gently waving at her, "Is that song by Why Don't We?" She asked nervously.

I smiled brighter and nodded before seeing an excited grin spread across her face. She stared at me for a minute then clasped her hand over her mouth in excitement.

I looked at her slightly confused, "Are you okay? What's wrong?"

"Y-you're Carmen..." she whispered quietly still grinning from ear to ear.

I stared at her even more confused than before, "How do you know that?" I laughed.

"I have a fanpage for you..." She blushed.

"Awh that's so sweet!" I said happily realizing she knew I was Jacks sister.

"Jack's my favorite." She replied smiling.

"He's my favorite too." I laughed.

We continued talking for the rest of the flight I signed her WDW shirt and took a few pictures with her. She shared her username to her fanpage with me so I followed it.

We landed and I pulled her into a hug before waving goodbye and climbing off the plane. I grabbed my bags and started walking through the airport searching for Jack.

I stopped after a few minutes resting against a wall and pulling out my phone. I dialed his number and he answered instantly, "Where are you?" I asked.

"Turn around." I heard through the phone.

I turned slowly looking past the crowd of people blocking my view when I noticed Jack standing a few feet away. I dropped my bags and ran into his arms jumping on him. He spun me around almost causing me to fall over before pulling me into his arms.

Tears streamed softly down my cheeks as I looked up at Jack before pulling back and wiping my eyes. I smiled brightly brushing my hair behind my ear and went back to pick up my bags. Jack grabbed my suitcase and we walked together out to the van that the other boys were waiting in.

He climbed into the passengers seat next to Jonah who was driving. Corbyn was in the back row where we put my stuff leaving a seat in the middle. Daniel sat on my left smiling at me while Zach was sitting on my right listening to music.

I rubbed my eyes yawning softly, "You can sleep on my shoulder." Daniel whispered in my ear.

I nodded, "Thank you." I whispered back.

I rested my head down on Daniels shoulder snuggling closer to him for warmth.

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Someone shook me softly in attempt to wake me up gently. I opened my eyes slowly and looked up to see Jack shaking me and Daniel laughing quietly.