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"Are you excited to see Diego?"  Jess asked as we boarded the plane.

"Yeah..." I trail off thinking about all the girls that had commented on Diego's post. I know we weren't together, but it still bugged me. Diego and I were working together to be together and I didn't want anymore obstacles in our way.

"What's wrong?" Jess asks, concern laced in her voice. I shrug my shoulders, unsure how I felt. Diego hadn't done anything wrong, and these were just girls? I hope. "Don't shrug your shoulders at me, talk to me."

"It's just that- "I groan, as we make our way on the plane, walking down the crowded aisles. "I'm kind of bugged, did you see Diego's post?" I put my suitcase in the overhead, moving to the window seat waiting for Jess to place her bag in the overhead as well, taking a seat next to me.

"Yeah? The pinkish one? What about it?" She gives me a questioning look.

"Yeah that one, well all these girls were commenting on it. Some grace girl and Tana again." I roll my eyes, I had no idea who this grace girl was, but Diego didn't shut her down, or ignore her, his little bitchass liked her comment. Then Tana, who said she wanted to bury the hatchet commented, and he liked her comment too. I feel like I was overreacting over all this but knowing Diego's past it made me nervous.

"All the clout chasers? Yeah, I seen that shit. I wouldn't overthink it though? Diego is headass over you, plus I know he didn't shut that shit down, but he didn't really encourage it either?" She shrugged her shoulders, giving me a soft smile.

"It's just I know Diego cares about me, but I also know his past. And I know people change, and I know that's what we are both doing but it's still stressing me out." I sigh laying my head against the window.

"Sweet girl, do not stress. Those clout chasers ain't shit, plus wtf is with Tana trying to be your friend and saying shit to Diego?" She chuckles, shaking her head.

"Right? Like what is she doing?" I groan, "Like I obviously want there to be no drama, but she is acting shady as hell."

"All I'm going to say is don't trust that bitch." She gives me a warm smile, "Now let's take a nap, this is about to be a long ass flight."

"I won't. And all right, let's nap." I smile back leaning my head on her shoulder.

"Bitch wake the fuck up!" I feel someone shaking me, I turn my body away from the person, and try to snuggle into myself.  "Melissa. I swear to fucking god. Wake. Up."

"What, Why?" I whine. Eyes still closed, still facing away from her.

"We landed like 10 minutes ago, and your ass somehow slept through it. I've been trying to wake your ass up for like ever." She laughs, grabbing all her things. I sluggishly get up, wiping my eyes. Fuck, I know this jet lag is going to kick my ass.

"Fuck really? My bad bb." I struggle to gather all my shit, there are still a couple people on the plane.

"It's fine babe but let's go. Diego and JP are waiting for us." She walks slowly down the aisle, waiting for me to catch up. My heart flutters at the mention of Diego, I was so excited to be back with him, the past week without him was a lot harder for me then I imagined.

"Coming, coming. Little legs!" I laugh, struggling to keep up with her. "Tell them to meet us at the luggage area."

"Alrighty, hurry your ass up." We both laugh at me struggling to keep up. As we make our way through the airport, having to go through customs and finally getting to the luggage area. As we approach the area I see Diego, sporting a raiders beanie, and his usual hoodie. My heart flutters.

"Diego!" I call out. I see his face lift from his phone, and a smile appear on his face. He quickly gets up, adjusting his backpack and walking quickly to me, with a little jump in his step. JP was right behind him, camera in hand as always.

"Little baby!" His voice calls out, and I can't help but giggle at the nickname. I quickly pick up my pace and feel his arms embrace me. I never knew someone could feel like home, but Diego was making me like he could be my home.

"I've missed you loser." I say, pulling away a little to look at his face, I take in his features and gasp when I see an addition to his face. I quickly grab his face, inquiring and take a good look at the new 'soldier' tattoo under his heartbreak tattoo.

"I've missed you too little baby," He chuckles, squirming in my hands. "Like the new tatt?

"I mean, yes. It's definitely on brand." I laugh, kissing his check and pulling away from him.

"Hey Jess." Diego says, moving to give her a hug which she reciprocates, I hear them talking but don't pay attention as JP puts his camera down to pull me into a hug.

"How've been little one?" He ruffles my hair, since he towers over me.

"Pretty good, tired as shit. I didn't adjust to the time change until the last couple days, and now I'm going to be fucked for the next couple days here." I whine. JP walks with me to retrieve my luggage.

"Ha, that's going to suck." JP laughs as my pain, as usual. I roll my eyes, sending him a playful glare.

"Anyway, how are you?" I ask, feeling sluggish.

"Good, but I'm glad that you are back. Diego was losing his shit without you." He chuckles, wrapping an arm around me.

"Hey! Hands off, that's my girl." Diego says laughing, pulling me from JP, wrapping me into his arms. I smile at his words, feeling completely at home with Diego.