TRANSFORM

Preparing for the Journey

Leila finished in the shower, tied up her wet hair and got dressed into some cropped leggings and a t shirt. It was way too hot to be wearing jeans so she decided she'd just change into them later. She was going to go. Where ever they were taking her. She just couldn't miss an opportunity like this. These guys were her new best friends. She had never had a best friend before. Or one that stuck around. So she was glad she had Seth and Jacob but deep down she was afraid it wouldn't last. She put on a brave face and a smile then walked back to her room.

They'd finished packing her suitcase for her. She thanked them then packed her phone, charger, headphones and a few other things into a backpack for on the plane. Her stomach twisted again as she thought about the plane. "How long is the flight?"

"Just over 19 hours, which consists of stopping then getting another flight. Then we'll stay the night in a hotel and the next day we can drive to the destination. I know it's long but we'll have fun. If you're getting worried we'll distract you. Just let us know if things are getting too much okay? We both want you to enjoy this." Jacob told Leila.

"Your happiness means everything to me Leila. Oh a-and to Jacob. You're our friend. We want you to be happy. I mean i-if we're friends. But we want you to be happy anyway. Even if you don't want to be friends-" Seth stammered his face was bright red again.

Leila held Seth and Jacob's hand. "Of course we're friends. And I deeply appreciate everything you're doing for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart." She put her arms out and they bot hugged her. Leila laughed, truly happy. "So," she said, pulling out of the hug, "are you two hungry? We can eat before we go?"

"Yes please." They both replied in unison and Leila laughed. 

"Okay, I'll go make something for us all."

"We'll help."

They all walked out to the kitchen and helped Leila to make up some bacon and eggs on toast. They sat down at the table. Seth and Jacob dug in hungrily which caused Leila to laugh again. She ate her food more slowly. It was delicious. The bacon was crispy and salty and the eggs were cooked to perfection. Leila looked up at Seth. She couldn't help it, he was so cute. He had food on his face and she smiled to herself. His hair was cut short just like her dreams and it was slightly spiky at the front. His shirt was a fitted shirt and Leila could see the outline of his muscles. He was strong and kind. He looked up and noticed she was watching. They both looked away instantly. Their faces were burning hot and bright red. The tips of Leila's ears turned red with embarrassment. That always happened. She hated it. 

Jacob cleared his throat to get our attention and we both looked at him. "We should get going now. The flight is in 3 hours and we need to go through customs." Leila nodded and stood. She collected the plates and rinsed them in the sink then cleaned her teeth quickly and blow dried her hair. She tied it up in a bun and put on her favourite pair of Adidas then grabbed her backpack. Jacob grabbed her suitcase and she thanked him as they walked outside. 

Leila locked the door of the house, got in the passenger seat of Jacobs car, Seth offered to sit in the back. She took one last at her house as they drove out of the driveway. She didn't know how long it would be till she saw it again.