Close as Strangers

Chapter 19

I was on the plane, turbulence was crazy on this flight; making the plane shake like mad. So close to being home, only two hours away. My dad was sending a car to pick me up from the airport, he being at one of his many restaurants. My mom, well we all know she was at the hospital, she never left.

The plane landed and I headed off, going back home to my dogs once again before college started. The driver had a sign that said "Izzy" on it and I walked over, leaving the crowded airport. I put my headphones in listening to some Ingrid Michaelson songs on my way back to my house. Rain started falling as it was a cloudy day. The outside air was hot and sticky, making it hard to find the motivation to do anything. When the car pulled up to my cozy home flashbacks started to appear in my head of all the events of last year. Luke waiting for me by the door, hugging him, greeting him in the morning. The driver called out to me, bringing me back to what I was doing. I shivered as a chill went through me, the ghost that constantly haunted me.

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We were finishing up the last night of the tour, then we were headed back to our homes in Australia, I was missing everything incredibly, though enjoying the experiences I've had touring the world.

The plane lifted off, I laid back in my seat closing my eyes waiting for take off to be over, it was the worst part. Caitlin and Michael were holding hands as we rose into the air and Calum and Maria were together, chattering away like they usually do. Ashton had his headphones on, drumming a beat on his knees while head banging. Thus beginning our long flight home.

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I walked around town, pumpkin froyo in my hand reminiscing about things. I can't believe I'm going to be leaving this place to go to America with Will. I miss Caitlin so much, her plane should be landing soon and I plan on going to see her tomorrow so she can rest up due to jet lag. I walked around until it was about 9:00, by now I was getting really tired and I barely made it to my door step where I found a figure standing there, just like I had so many times before.

I woke up, my breath heavy and my heart pounding. My dogs were standing at my bedroom door barking like mad and I forced myself out of bed and to the front door in my pajamas. I opened the door to see Caitlin, perky and wide awake, who knows how.

"Hey! Finally you woke up, I've been knocking forever!" I rubbed my eyes and let her inside the house.

"Hi, how are you, it's great to see you, I missed you so much." I mocked her sarcastically.

"Oh yeah, hi." She walked over and hugged me. I went over to the couch and plopped down.

"Tell me all about the tour." I sat criss crossed and turned all my attention to her as she started to talk all about the tour as I sat and listened quietly.

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Sorry guys! short chapter I've been super busy this weekend and I'll be sure to upload again soon!