Between Us || a.i

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^^my way of saying i'm sorry

hi! sorry its been so long since i've updated. i've rewritten this chapter literally eight times -this is my ninth- with a new idea every time. so apologies in advance because i'll admit this isn't my best. thank you all for the support and this book has been growing pretty fast recently and i'm so thankful. thank you for 1K xx 

 "Kat! It's so nice to meet you!" Marissa said cheerfully, wrapping her arms around me. Americans are oddly nice. She's dressed in a black tube top with a black and red flannel over it with ripped black skinny jeans. She reminded me of Luke in an oddly comforting way. Her light brown hair was done in two french braids under her black cap. She had bright blue eyes and her makeup was perfect for her. 

 "Hi, nice to meet you too" I smiled, tossing my bag on our couch. Marissa explained how she already decorated everything but my room and my bathroom based on what design pieces and furniture we bought together over skype. Surprisingly enough, everything was perfect. Just as I had imagined it. 

 "Everything looks great. I'm sorry I didn't get here earlier to help" I sighed as we sat down on the sofa. I took in every bit of scenery possible. The couch was soft and colored a light gray, the carpet in front was white and fuzzy. The counters in our kitchen were gray and white marble. Everything matched. 

 "Not a problem at all! I was hoping you'd like it. Want to see your room?" She asked, standing up again. This girl has an insane amount of energy. I love it. 

 I nodded happily and followed her down the hall and turned to the right. My bed was set up and already perfectly made. A matte black desk sat in the corner with enough supplies for years on the top. "Marissa this looks amazing" I smiled and walked over to my bed. 

 She smiled and clapped her hands together. "Did I do good?" She asks, motioning to the bed.

 "Hell yeah" I laughed and high-fived her. Her smile grew as she took a step back into the hall. 

 "Well, if you want I'll let you get settled on your own and talk to your family. Maybe later we can go out in the city and I'll show you around LA" she said sweetly, tapping the door frame as she walked into her room right across the hall and closed the door behind her. 

 I walked out to the living room and grabbed my bags and carried them to my room, tossing them on the floor next to my bed. I closed the door behind me and sat on my bed and took out my phone.

48 messages 

5 missed calls- Liz

8 missed calls- Michael

2 missed calls- Baby

 Before checking any messages, I called Liz back, knowing she was probably worried. She answered almost immediately. 

 "Hey Kat," she said, letting out a sigh of relief.

 "Hey Liz, sorry I've missed your calls. I'm at the apartment and I was just getting settled. Everything is great, don't worry" I explained. 

 "Alright, I'm glad you're safe. How was the flight?" she asked. 

 "Very long," I said laughing slightly. The 14 hour flight was very cramped for a nearly 6'0 girl with oddly long legs. "Other than that it was pretty good. The flight attendants kept bringing me snacks so that was great."

 "I bet. What time is it there hun?" she asked. I was obviously still on Australian time so looking out the window to see sunlight was surprising.

 "3:15 PM" I said, glancing at the clock. "What about there?"

 "8:15 AM" She replied as if she had been watching every minute go by.