Love Complications Book 1

Chapter 22

Piper P.O.V

"I can book two tickets, leaving tonight to London and then a connecting flight to Glasgow." Dave looks up from his laptop at Ryan and I before turning to my mum.

"Jen?" She doesn't answer for a moment as she's deep in thought.

"Book it!" She eventually speaks, glancing at Ryan and I.

I can feel the tears in my eyes again, my dad was in hospital and I was a thousand miles away.

The last hour resulted in a heated debate. Ryan and I wanted to leave for Scotland while school was still out. Mum had been unsure but thankfully she had now come round.

"That's them booked. Jen I've booked you on a direct flight tomorrow." He kisses my mother's forehead and she nods.

"You guys leave at eleven tonight, you better go pack." Dave glances in our direction.

"Come on Piper." Ryan pulls my hand and pulls me up. I stand up and follow him up the stairs.

When we get to the landing, he surprisingly hugs me.

"It's gonna be okay brat." I hug him back as begin to weep.

He wipes my tears away and walks into my room and takes down my suitcases.

"Thank you." I mutter.

He nods and smiles at me as he closes the door.

I take a deep breath as I walk into my wardrobe to grab some clothes, I throw everything I'm taking including shoes and boots just as I begin to pack my bag, I hear a knock on my door.

"Come in." I shout, I don't bother looking up and continue to fold up my sweaters.

I hear a click as the door locks and I turn around. Zack.

I drop the sweater in my hand and run into his open arms, hugging him tightly. Wrapping my arms around his neck, he pulls me into him as I sob into his shoulder.

"Hey.. He's going to be okay. Don't worry so much."  He strokes my back, as I listen to his soothing voice.

We both finally let go and I look into his eyes.

"I'm scared." I mumble.

He nods as he leans in and kisses me softly, I kiss him back and then slowly pull away.

"Your going to be fine." He fake smiles as he wipes the tears from my cheeks.

I nod and he takes my hand.

"Come on, lets pack."

I walk with him towards my bed and we finish packing.

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"Get up, we're about to land." My eyes open and I turn to glare at Ryan, nudging me.

It had been two long flights but Ryan had made the journey bearable somehow. Why couldn't he be like this all the time?

We walk out with our luggage after landing in Glasgow to find David and Leo. They were my dads neighbours and brothers. David was the same age as Ryan and Leo was my age, he was a hothead with a bad boy rep but easy on the eyes. We had kissed a couple of times but nothing came of it since we lived in two different continents.

I follow Ryan with our cases as we reach them.

"Piper." Leo smiles and I hug him tightly. I lightly smile back before hugging David.

"How was the flight?" David asks as he takes Ryan's case and Leo takes mine.

"Long." Ryan replies.