IVY'S POV
*joey, his family, and i finished unpacking everything the next day and we have officially been living her for 2 days. joey's family is leaving today and none of us want it to happen but joey and i will see them at the end of summer. i'm currently in the bathroom brushing my teeth when joey walks in. i rinse my mouth out and pull him into a hug after seeing him look so upset. i play with his hair and he wraps his arms around my waist, laying his head in the crook of my neck.*
joey- i don't want them to go home
ivy- i know baby, i don't either. we are going to see them next month i promise
joey- it's just harder when they leave each time
ivy- i know it is love. let's have breakfast with them before they leave okay?
joey- okay. i'm going to take a quick shower and stuff
ivy- i'll be with them in the living room downstairs after i get dressed
joey- okay i'll meet you down there in a few minutes
ivy- hey.. i love you
joey- i love you more. thank you for always being there for me
ivy- it's never going to be a problem baby
*i kiss his lips softly and he kisses back, holding my waist. we pull away after letting our lips linger and i walk out of the bathroom, allowing him to get ready. i change into black high waisted leggings and a oversized salmon colored shirt before walking downstairs. i hug everyone and sit down on the couch next to sophia. she looks like she's been crying and i hold her against me.*
jen- she's really sad about leaving. she wants to stay
ivy- hey soph, you're going to be 18 soon. you can fly out as long as you tell us and our schedules are free okay?
*she nods and i rub her back. i look at bella and she's on her phone, taking pictures of me and sophia. i giggle and frown for the picture to show my emotion.*
jen- none of us want to leave. you guys are coming next month right?
ivy- yeah we are. i already promised joey that i'd make sure it happens
bella- okay good because she wants to help plan your wedding
ivy- oh thank you jen. we are probably going to plan most of it but you guys can come with me to pick my dress
sophia- that'll be so much fun
bella- you'll look good in any of them
jen- you're going to look gorgeous
ivy- awe thank you guys so much. it means a lot
*i turn my head to the sound of joey walking downstairs and he sits on the other side of me after hugging everyone. i hold his hand in my lap and he intertwines our fingers.*
joey- can it be next month already?
jen- we know j, we don't want to leave either but bella and i need to get back to work
joey- i know. distance just sucks with family. let's go to breakfast before you guys leave though for a good memory?
*we all agree and walk outside to the mine and joey's car.*
JOEY'S POV
*after we finished eating at the restaurant, ivy was driving them to the airport while i sat in the passenger seat. im too anxious to drive because i really don't want my family leaving. i take a deep breath and lay my head back on the seat. ivy squeezes my hand, reassuring me it's okay and i kiss the back of her hand softly. the car comes to a stop and i open my eyes, seeing that we are parked in the airport parking garage. all of us get out of the car and i open the trunk, handing everyone their suitcases. i hold ivy's hand and we start walking inside the airport. she rubs my knuckles with her thumb and i relax.*
{ 15 minutes later }
joey- well.. this is where you guys go up the escalator where we can't go..
*my mom walks over to me and i tear up, hearing her sniffle into my shoulder. i hug her tightly and rub her back while doing so. i kiss her cheek and hug bella next. i wipe my tears and hold her tightly.*
bella- i'm proud of you joey don't ruin this. i'm going to miss you
joey- i'll miss you too and i'm not going to ruin anything, don't worry
*i kiss her cheek and see sophia sobbing. i pick her up, hugging her tightly and she wraps her legs around my torso. i rub her back and put her down a few seconds later. i wipe her tears and kiss her cheek.*
joey- i'll see you next month soph. it won't feel that long i promise
sophia- i'm gonna miss you
joey- i'm going to miss you too. be good for mom and bella please. they are having a hard time too
sophia- i will, i promise
joey- thank you
*she nods and they all start hugging ivy. i seen ivy start crying and i stay where i am, knowing i have to let my family say their goodbyes before i comfort her. they walk towards the escalator and wave one last time before going up. we wave goodbye and i pull ivy into a hug. i start crying more than i did and she cries softly into my chest. i play with her hair and kiss her forehead a couple times. she intertwines our fingers and we start walking back out to the car.*
{ 15 minutes later }
joey- do you want me to drive baby?
ivy- yes please. i'm still tearing up and i don't want to go off the rode on accident
joey- it's okay baby. we will see them next month
ivy- i know..
*i kiss her softly, tasting her salty tears on her lips from crying. she kisses back and i rub her back as she gets in the car. i shut the door for her and get in on my side, buckling up. i start the engine and look over at her. she looks back at me and i give her a small smile of encouragement.*
joey- this is where the new chapter of our life starts
ivy- and i'm so ready for it to begin
