Don't Do This To Me ~ Sonny Robertson (Roadtrip)

Chapter 6 - This soon?

One Week Later

"Brook, you ready?" I called out. We were just finishing off packing the last bits, and in 10 minutes we were about to set for the airport. I've never been to Egypt before, but from the stories and history I've been taught about it, it seems to be rather fascinating. Although I'm going there with Brook to dig up some old artifacts, I could use it to my advantage as a getaway from all this drama in my life right now. 

"Yeah, gimme one sec." He lightly yelled. 10 minutes later we were ready to go, and I carefully locked my house up, making sure it stays safe for the next week. The night prior, I had already said goodbye to all my friends and family so I had my mind at ease. Harper was picking us both up and driving us to the airport as neither me or Brook could drive there, otherwise finding a place to put the car would be another hassle we'd have to take care of. I saw Harper pull up in his car and get out to help us with our luggage. I ended up sitting in the passenger seat in the front with him, and Brook at the back. 

"You gonna be okay?" He asked with concern knowing that I always felt uneasy on planes. To be honest, if I said I was prepared and ready to just get on the plane and go I'd be lying. I wasn't so much terrified, but definitely wasn't comfortable with it.

"Not sure." I reluctantly spoke. 

"You're gonna be fine." He generously spoke and taking his eyes of the road for a second to look at me with his big, bright blue eyes.

"Yeah well, it's a 7 hour flight."

"And as I said, you'll be fine. Anyways, you're gonna have Brook with you so if you feel weird about it just hold on to him." He said reassuringly, while smiling.

I nodded, understanding what he was saying. The whole ride there, I couldn't seem to get my eyes off him. In the corner of my mind, I knew both him and Brooklyn saw me staring at him, but my eyes were glued to him as if there was not a thing I could do about it. 

When we finally arrived at the airport, I snapped out of my trance and got out of the car along with everyone else. We took out our luggage and said goodbye. Harper gave Brook a hug before coming to me, and I was hesitant towards the feeling but I roped onto him for dear life, like I didn't want him to go. I just felt safe around him, I still wasn't sure why but I just accepted that I liked being around him more lately. I finally inclined from him and took a step back.

"Stay safe." He said.

Brook and I took off and tried to find our way around the airport to check our tickets. We got through security and luggage check successfully and then just waited around here and there seeing as we had approximately an hour and a half to kill. I sat down and picked out a book from my bag, 'The Taming Of The Shrew'. In a world where I read Shakespeare this often, pfft, who knew.

After half an hour or so of deep concentration in the words on the creased pages in front of me, I was awoken from my gaze from a question I received from Brook.

"So, what's up with you and Harper?" I froze, it really was that recognizable. 

"I don't know what you're talking about."

"Yes you do." I turned to see him half smiling. I decided to open up to him, I trusted him with my life and I actually thought it was for the better if I discussed these confusing feelings with someone.

"I don't know. I felt something the first time I ever met him back in March, but recently those feelings have been amplified by a ton and I don't know what it is." I looked to see Brook with an expecting face of 'isn't it obvious?'

"Are you really that oblivious?" He questioned. I stared at him blankly. "Sonny, correct me but you're in love." My eyes widened with confusion yet realization. 

"No, I can't be. This soon?" 

"Well, girls really aren't doing it for you."

An hour later we got on the plane and found our seats. Once we settled, all I had to do was wait for the plane to take off and I wasn't exactly looking forward to it. I felt movement, and I grabbed onto Brook's arm. I closed my eyes and wished for it to be over, my heart bounced as the plane was soon off the ground. After that, I was fine but that churning in my stomach returned from the fright of the plane taking off, and something told me that it was here to stay again.