Reflection: Adopted by Fifth Harmony

Emergency

"Ally, where have you been? I've been calling you non-stop!" Normani rushes out as soon as we hit the door.
"What? My phone was off, I'm sorry." Ally stammers, clearly taken aback.
"They moved our appearance on the show up to tomorrow, which means we have to fly out, like today."
I watch Ally'a eyes bulge, "Omigosh I'm so sorry! When is the flight?!"
"The plane leaves at six," she responds, "I've packed some of your stuff away already." And with that, the darker girl hurries away. Ally groans. "Oh goodness. Paige can you pack up your stuff and out some essentials in a carry on? I have a back pack you can borrow."
I nod, before going to the room me and Lauren shared post argument and grab my laptop, camera, and notebooks along with a bag that Lauren left behind and my suitcase before going back up the stairs to where the girls were. I made sure to check the time, 3:45. The airport was about an hour and a half away, hopefully we would make it.
"You guys? Are you ready?" I ask, entering the hotel room.
"Go! Go! Go!" Camila shouts, nearly running me over. She runs out into the hallway with her bags. It's like a stampede, I tell you. Lauren whips past me next, followed by Ally on Dinah's back, and Normani last, double checking to make sure cry body's got everything. I follow, because we're in a rush, stuffing my carry-ons into Lauren's spare bag, and bustling through the halls behind them. We've probably caused a billion noise complaints so far.
We rush downstairs and onto the bus, where a driver waits for us. No one introduces me, but as soon as we sit the bus pulls off.
**One Hour and 25 Minutes Later**
"RUNNN!" Lauren shouts, grabbing both Camila and I's hand as we run toward the gate at rapid speeds. Dinah and Mani have the other's luggage while Ally carries mine and hers. We hurry through the security check, and to the gate, just to find that we've made it right on time to board. The elderly are getting on, which means first class has already boarded.
Camila is the one to approach the stewardess, "Hello, I'm Camila. I'm a member of the group Fifth Harmony? And we were maybe supposed to be on this plane?" She flashes our tickets, "Ah yes, go right ahead, one of the on board flight attendants will guide you to first class. Enjoy your flight ladies." She says, smiling warmly. We head down the long corridor and on to the plane, where an older woman with a kind face shows us to the first class section of the plane. The seats look soo comfy and my feet are hurting. I plop down in a row seat, since I'm afraid of height.
"Woo! Yass dawgs, we made it!" Dinah sighs, repeating my previous actions.
"Barely!" Lauren adds, sitting in the seat in front of me, "I need a Shirley Temple."
Camila sits next to me, leaning onto my shoulder, "I need a nap, I'm exhausted." She grabs her iPad, no doubt getting ready to FaceTime Austin.
I wonder what's going on with those two?
I decide to sip my tea and instead video call my friends from back home, Donny,Keen and Tae.
The computer rings for a bit until Tae answers, "Hey! Have you married Lauren yet, bubby?" He says, his smile lighting up my screen.
Everyone turns around, as I hadn't plugged in the headphones yet. I blush, "Shhh! They can hear you Taeters."
His eyes widen, "My bad," he laughs, "where are you? You're still coming back for a final good bye right?"
My heart plummets, "Oh, babe, I'm so sorry. The girls' flight was moved up to today, so I won't make it."
His smile falters, "Oh."
There's a silence as we both try to avoid looking at each other, "I promise, wen there's another show or appearance nearby I will visit and stay as long as possible."
He nods, "That sounds fair. I love you, bubby."
I smile sadly, "I love you, too."
"Do you have to go?" He asks, trying to observe my surroundings.
"No, I can talk. It's just the six of us here. How are you? How's school?"
He shrugs, "I met somebody."
My stomach does something weird, "Oh? Really?"
He smiles, "She's amazing. Her name is Emilie."
I nod, "That's cool. I'm going to the VMA's."
"Big things, buddy, I'm proud of you."
I laugh, "You do know I'm not in the show, just there right?"
He laughs, "You will be soon."
I make a face, "I shalt be in thine lights! For Sparta!"
Camila shouts, "I AM CAMILIUS!" Causing one of the steward ladies to run back, "Are you guys alright? Do you need anything?"
I hold in a laugh as Normani tries to explain that we have 'a group of 16 and 17 year olds who feel that they are Roman soldiers'. The lady states at us blankly before she runs us through the safety procedures.
"We will be taking off in a few minutes, so fasten your seat-belts." She concludes.
"Bubby!" Tae says, getting my attention, "I have to call you later, Em is coming over to watch The Fault in Our Stars."
My stomach clenches again, but I keep my fave consistent, "Okay. I love you. Bye." Is all I say quickly, closing the computer and zipping my hoodie up.
I pull my hands inside.
He never watched that movie with me... why am i worried about it? why does it feel like I've just been stabbed through my heart?
As the plane takes off, I lay on Camila and drift into sleep....