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Chapter Three

Warnings: None

Word Count: 2487

You lost track of time while you were in the car, quickly getting lost in the music and scenery of the city. The creak of the front doors snapped you out of your trance. You quickly opened the door and slid out of the backseat. Josh and Tyler were already standing at the back of the car, pulling their suitcases out of the trunk. Josh had already set yours on the ground next to the car, so you quickly pulled on your backpack and extended the handle.

Tyler glanced at you, "Ready?" he asked.

You nodded. You all fell into step as you walked into the airport. Once you were inside, Tyler quickly spotted the airline you were taking and led your small group through the large crowd to get in line.

"I can handle the talking," Josh said, turning to you.

You looked up at him, almost a bit surprised, but didn't say anything. If there was one thing you hated, it was talking to people, especially in the airport. You spent your time in line people watching. One of your favorite things to do in the airport was think of where people could possibly be going. It wasn't until Josh said your name for a third time that you snapped out of it.

"You coming?" he asked, standing a few feet away from you at the counter.

You nodded and quickly went up to stand by him. The lady behind the counter smiled tautly at you before asking Josh a few questions. You remained silent and continued to look around. Josh handed you a boarding pass and turned on his heel. You followed him to an out of the way place where you could wait for Tyler.

There were already lots of people in line for security, despite it not being the most popular flying time yet. You listened to the boys talking about how excited they were to see their family again while you waited. There wasn't much you could contribute to that conversation, not being from Ohio and all.

The sound of TSA officers calling out directions became prevalent as you neared the front. Before you knew it, you were untying your shoes and sticking them in the basket, along with various other objects you had on you.

"Josh, can you get my necklace?" you asked, turning to him.

Josh's fingers brushed against the back of your neck as he undid the clasp. You could feel your hair standing up and you hoped that he couldn't.

"Here," he said, handing it to you.

"Thanks," you said, taking it and putting it inside your shoe.

Josh lifted your suitcase onto the belt.

"Next!"

You walked through the detector. Thankfully, there were no beeps and you half-jogged to get your stuff. Josh walked over as you were putting your shoes back on. He smiled at you and grabbed his own shoes. You stood up and brushed off your jeans before grabbing your backpack and swinging it over your shoulder. Josh straightened out after he finished tying his shoes.

"Need help with the necklace?" he asked.

You pulled it out of your pocket and handed it to him before spinning around. Once again, his fingers brushed against the back of your neck.

"There," he said.

"Thanks."

You all grabbed your suitcases and headed off towards your gate.

"What time does boarding start?" you asked.

"In about half an hour," Tyler stated.

You nodded. Tyler pulled out his phone and began to respond to a text message, meanwhile Josh was fiddling with something on his shirt. You looked down at your feet as you walked, slightly mesmerized by the carpet pattern.