Dandelions & Daisies

14

~a week later~ ~Astrid's POV~

I was currently back in the United States visiting family and old friends for the holidays,and everyone was downstairs having lunch.

I was in my room,sitting on my windowsill,smoking a cigarette. I'd gotten a pack of Mitty's favorite brand cause I missed him.

There was a knock on my door,and then it opened. "Astrid-" Lilly's soft voice greeted me. "Go away Lilly." I mumbled.

She did,and I heard the door close.
I felt my phone vibrate. I checked it. A text from Clinton.

Clinton:
Hey. How's holiday w/ ur family?
Whatchu doin? Where ya guys
hanging Out at? U okay?

Astrid:
Hey.

Astrid:
Holiday is sucking me
Dry. I fucking hate it here.
I'm cooping myself up in
My old bedroom & smoking.
I feel all numb and it sucks.
😭😭

Astrid:
But how about u?

Clinton:
I'm really happy.. but we all
Miss u here.. specially Mitty.
He's been moping on the couch all
Day droning on & on about how
Much he misses U. Makes me
wanna rip my hair Out...

Clinton:
Other than that, I'm pretty
Good. Missing u + ur hugs lots.
Please come back soon.🥺🥺

Astrid:
I'll come back tomorrow
If I can't find a flight in an hour
Or two.. I'll keep ya posted.
But tell Mitty to stop groveling
& Tell Kras to give Mitty all
The love in the world.

Clinton:
Will do. Have u eaten today
At all?

Astrid:
I ate too much. I'm even
Getting a slightly nasueas at
The idea of having dinner. My
Stomach huuurrtts. 😖😖

Clinton:
😅 I'd Rather that then hearing
U haven't eaten at all.. u + Mitty
have That in common when ur
Deeply upset. 😔☹️

Astrid:
So I've noticed.
Ugh. I smell peppermint
Mochas & I'm too lazy to
Go get one! 😭

Clinton:
Maybe someone'll surprise bring
U one? Maybe text someone who's
There for one?

Just then,there was another knock on the door. I looked up and my Aunt Gracie came in. "Lilly said peppermint mochas cheer you up. So I saved you two." She said,putting the two grandé Starbucks cups on the nightstand.

"Thanks Auntie. I really appreciate it." I replied as I hugged her. She rejoined everyone else.

Astrid:
My Aunt Gracie just brought
Me *2* grandé peppermint
Mochas! 🥺💞 Life is
Slowly gettin better.

Clinton:
YAY!! Hey I gtg real quick.
Kras's Parents are finally here!
TTYL!

Astrid:
I found a flight to Oz that
Leaves in an hour and a half!
TTYL! DON'T TELL MITTY!!

Clinton:
My lips are zipped! 🤐🤫🤭🙊

I quickly packed my second suitcase and grabbed the two coffees. I went downstairs and everyone was distracted. I quickly got in the car and drove to the airport.

~much Later~

I got off the plane and walked through the airport,looking for Clinton since earlier on the plane he texted me he'd meet me here.

I finally spotted him and Jesse was beside him. I ran over,and they engulfed me in a bear hug.

I started crying with joy. "I missed you so much." I murmured.

"We missed you too hun." Jesse replied softly. We walked back to the car,and they put my bags in the trunk.

Jesse let me sit in the front with Clinton and we started driving home.
Jesse plugged his phone into the aux cord,and turned on the 1975.

We soon arrived home,and we quietly went in since it was still really early morning here in Australia.

We went in the kitchen,and Clinton and I started making breakfast,while Jesse chilled on the couch,and scrolled thru social media,on his phone. I heard footsteps,and looked up.

Mitchel entered the living room,and his his lips parted in surprise,as his eyes landed on mine. "Astrid.." he said softly,in awe.

I walked over,and he gently wrapped his arms around me,and I felt his hands shake as he placed them on my back. His hair was still unbraided and it framed his face beautifully.

"Pinch me... I'm dreaming.." he murmured.

I softly smiled and stood on my tip toes and softly kissed him. His hands stopped shaking and he held me tight as he kissed me back.

He picked me up and I wrapped my arms around his torso and arms around his neck.

He kissed my jaw and neck and collar bones and crashed his lips on mine again. I gripped his hair and lightly tugged. He softly moaned. He buried his face in my neck and caught his breath. I could feel his heart racing like mine.

"You're home." He whispered,then trailed soft kisses along my neck.

"I'm home." I breathed,bathing in my euphoria.

He took me up to his room.