utah || hemmings au {sequel to camp || hemmings au}

forty

The day was here; the day I had been anticipating, and also the day I had been dreading. I was ready for college and everything it had in store for me, but I wasn't very keen on the idea of leaving everyone and everything behind. I wouldn't be back in Utah until Thanksgiving break, and although it was only a few months away, it seemed like it would be forever before I would be back home.

As for Luke, he had finally come to terms with the fact that this was what I wanted. He said he was proud of me, and that he would support me if it was what I wanted. I was extremely happy to hear that because I needed his support. I didn't want him to be upset with me for doing something that I wanted.

Now, my whole family and I were standing at my in the middle of the airport, and I was ready to board the plane. The only problem was that Luke hadn't showed up yet. He was supposed to meet us at the airport, but he hadn't showed up yet and we had been waiting for thirty minutes. I had called him numerous times, but he wouldn't pick up and I had fifteen minutes before my plane boarded. I knew he had work, as he had just started a week before, but he promised that he would be at the airport being that the flight left during his lunch break.

"If he doesn't show up, you still have to get on the plane." My mom sighed, her arms crossed over her chest. My whole family had become impatient, and honestly I had too.

"I know," I nodded, still searching through the crowd of people for my idiot of a boyfriend. He had just called me a couple of hours before and said he would be there on time, so I didn't understand where he was.

"This is ridiculous," Kyle groaned from his spot leaning against a stanchion. "He obviously isn't coming." I was pretty sure that Kyle was still a little mad at Luke about the whole situation of him lying about not loving me. Honestly, it still hurt me a little, but I was trying to move past it and I wished Kyle would too.

"He's coming," I narrowed my eyes at Kyle. Just as the words left my mouth, I caught a glimpse of a tall figure pushing through the crowd behind Kyle. A smile instantly spread across my face at the sight of Luke. He jogged over to us, nearly bumping into Halle and Dana in the process.

"Sorry, I'm late." Luke huffed as he reached me, enveloping me in a hug. "My dad held me up. I was scared I wouldn't make it on time."

I smiled as I hugged him back. "Thankfully, you did." I was just glad that Luke had showed up because I was starting to get scared that he wouldn't, either. I knew it wouldn't have been intentional if he hadn't, but I wanted to say goodbye.

"Five minutes till your plane starts boarding." My dad spoke up. That only made me hug Luke tighter because this was it; I wouldn't see him nor my family again until November, and that was very hard for me. I mean, I had gone to camp and came back, but in November I would have to leave them, again. I hated even the thought if it.

"I love you," Luke mumbled, buying his head into the crook of my neck. "I love you more than anything in this world."

"I love you, too." I squeezed my eyes shut. I was starting to hate the thought of leaving Luke behind because I knew he still became sad a lot, and I wouldn't be there to help him when he was down. I wanted to always be there for him. "Two more weeks."

"Two more weeks." Luke had kept his promise about getting help, though. And he was going to start therapy in just a couple of weeks. I was so glad and incredibly proud of him, I just hopped that this time it worked. I wanted him to happy, he deserved to be happy. Luke really was a great person, and it deserved the best in life.

"Don't back out, please." I sighed, "You really need to do this."

"I'm not going to back out." Luke pulled away and shook his head, a small smile in his face. "I promised, didn't I?" I smiled back.

A voice rang throughout the airport, announcing that the next plane to Rhode Island was boarding. I pulled away from Luke completely and grabbed my bags, giving everyone one last smile.

"I'll call when I land." I told my mom. She nodded slowly and for a second, I thought she might cry, but she looked over at my dad as if to hide her face. My dad only smiled.

Kyle walked up behind Luke and threw his arm around his shoulders, giving me a grin. "Don't worry about Luke, I'll keep an eye on him." I wasn't sure if that was supposed to be reassuring it not, but it kind of set me on edge. Luke didn't look too pleased either.

"Thanks?" Luke responded. Kyle nodded in return.

"I actually have someone else doing that for me." I laughed. Calum and Luke were kind of on good terms after I informed him that everything was okay between Luke and I. He seemed to still be a little upset with Luke, but promised to look out for him. Luke have me a confused look, but I ignored it.

"You better get going," My dad said, "You don't want to get left behind." I nodded. I began to make my way to the gates, handing the woman my ticket once I had reached her. I turned to get one last glance at my family and boyfriend, each of them waving at me as I did so.

"Here you go," The woman gave me my ticket back and I smiled at her.

As I made my way down the narrow hall to my plane, I realized that I was leaving everything behind. But within a few years, I would be able to start a new life. A new life with Luke. That was what really kept me motivated with leaving; that I would have a good life with a great guy. That was all I really wanted.

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This is awful and I'm so nervous about posting this I'm sorry I'll probably rewrite it later

MATHEMATICAL

Guys, I should have told you this sooner, but... I'm actually Princess Bubblegum. Don't tell anyone. Shhh...

I'm been watching a lot of adventure time, sorry

Anyway, this is the last chapter of Utah, but there will be an epilogue.. I know this is short and awful but I literally had no idea what to write or how to end this but I'll be updating my Luke fic turning point before I write the epilogue so you can go read that if you want

Remember when I used to update, like everyday? Comment if you're a tru 90's kid.

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