𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 // 𝐩𝐦

-Chapter 25-

AVA'S POV

I FELT Something touch my face and I groaned as I rolled over, my face hitting the window of the plane we were on. I heard someone laugh and I opened my eyes and turned my head to see none other than Jackson felt.
"Ugh what do u want." I said, stretching my arms every which way.
"Well the plane just landed and everyone is getting off so.." I rolled my eyes and quickly unbuckled before getting up and grabbing my backpack by my feet. I smiled at Jackson as we left our row and walked off the plane. We both followed the signs that lead to baggage claim and hurried so we could get our stuff and leave. Jackson had ordered an Uber to bring us to our hotel right as we got off the plane.
We both finally made it to baggage claim and eagerly waited for our bags. Eventually Jackson's bright yellow bag came around. I laughed as he grabbed it. People gave him odd stares, considering his suitcase was basically a neon yellow, making it stick out from all the other ones. My basic purple one came around and I grabbed it, shuffling to try and get it. I finally got it after it went around a whole nother time. I'm not weak the thing was just moving really fast... Yeah...
Jackson laughed as I pulled up the handle and we began walking out, rolling our suitcases behind us. We walked out of the airport and looked around. It wasnt that late in North Carolina but the sky was a dark blue, with the sun setting. It was beautiful. The warm air hit my face and I sighed in content. The moment was ruined as Jackson grabbed my hand and dragged me to a black SUV (Idk ok!) And opened the back door for me. I smiled at him and got in, giving the driver a quick smile before shuffling and sitting down as Jackson closed the door and got in front. We were soon off to our hotel. Jackson and the driver made a small talk with each other as I looked out the window. Everything that happened in the past couple weeks was going through my brain. Payton of course, my dad leaving us, my mom. Everything was so stressful for her and I really wish I could help. Jackson still didn't know and I didnt know when or what to tell him. My family used to be a happy family, of course we still are. Just not as much. My mom is doing good though. She has to be. She's strong and I love her so much. I know she misses my dad And I do to. He taught me almost everything I know. How to play baseball, how I should stay away from boys cause they'll break my heart, he Introduced me to a lot of the music I listen to today. He's done so much for me and has given so much for this family. I'll be fine though.. I have my mom, I have Jackson, and I have Payton. Payton. His name has never left my mind since I accidentally texted him. And now look where we are. We're dating. We love each other so much and it's perfect. He's my whole world. I don't care if that sounds corny or whatever, it's true. I love him with all my heart. Nothing could ever change that.
My thoughts were Interrupted by a tap on my knee.
"Ava?" I heard. I looked up at Jackson and noticed we were at out hotel.
"Oh sorry" I said unbuckiling. As I got out of the car i thanked the driver and he replied with a wink. I actually almost there up in my mouth. Jackson lead the way as he sighned in first and we soon got to our hotel room. He opened it and inside was 2 queens bed, a bathroom, and a small mini kitchen. I was in awe actually. I looked at Jackson and he smiled before walking in and setting his bag on the bed nearest to the window. I actually didnt mind. I immediately shut the door and dropped my bag before jumping in the bed, still in my regular clothes and got under he covers. Not caring about my shoes or picking my now spilled backpack and knocked over suitcase up. I snuggled into my pillow and sighed. I was really tired from traveling and I just really wanted to sleep.
"Well goodnight I suppose." Jackson laughed. I hummed in response. I didn't even care that the lights were on. I was Soo tried. I heard Jackson quietly walk over and turn off the lights before there was a loud HMPH. I shot up from the bed and barely saw Jackson on the floor, groaning. I laughed as I noticed he tripped on my luggage. he looked up at me and shook his head as he stood up and just jumped on me. His hands Instantly reaching for my waist, as he began to tickle me in the dark. I squirmed and laughed, as I tried to shove him off me.
"J-jackson! Stopppp! I'm tried!" I cried, my bottom lip sticking out as I pleaded him to stop. He smiled and kissed my forehead before crawling off me and laying on his bed.
"Goodnight Ava!" He said before I heard a quiet snore. I smiled and rolled over, my head hitting the pillow instantly. I was about to close my eyes but I just couldn't. I wasn't tired anymore. I groaned in annoyance. I didn't know what to do so I quietly got up and walked to the window, slightly pushing the curtain aside before sliding open the door and walking out onto the balcony. Our floor was in the 4th floor and the view was actually quite pretty. The city lights shined bright and the night sky was absolutely gorgeous. I smiled as I leaned against the railing and looked around.
I was outside for probably 20 minutes before I walked back in and dropped onto my bed. As soon as my head hit the pillow I was out cold. Nothing stuck in my head. Just one person.
Payton.

Word count: 1072
it's summer break And I'm stuck in a car. Yayy.. were on a trip already so ya! Hope y'all enjoyed this chapter!

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