He Saved Me

Chapter seventy seven

A few days ago Luke called me to see if I have any plans the next week. He wanted to take Grace and me to New York for a week. After the week, I'm going back to Florida with them for a while and Mason is going to fly out to see everyone. Their request.

I packed my bags and Mason is driving me to the airport. I'll be landing the same time they're supposed to, and we have a meeting place.

"I'm going to miss you" I frown over at Mason.

"I'll see you soon enough, babe. You're going to have a blast. New York is so beautiful" He glances over at me, smiling.

I know he's upset at the timing of it all, but he's extremely happy for me.

"How many times have you been to New York?" I ask, trying to make conversation.

"I'm not sure. More than three times. My dad travels there for business a lot. We used to tag along more than we do now" He smiles, taking my hand in his.

We pull up to the airport and I grab my bag out of the back seat and hug Mason.

"I love you Mas" I smile, pulling away.

"Call me when you land, please. I love you" He kisses me.

"Of course" I smile, hugging him.

He lets go and I walk away, glancing behind me.

Security goes smoothly and without a problem. I quickly get some snacks for the plane and get a breakfast sandwich. The airport is empty because it's four in the morning. My flight boards at 4:30 and takes off at 5:00. I'll have a clear view of the sunrise.

I sigh, sitting down on a chair in my terminal, sipping my coffee.

Once I board the plane I get situated. I place a headphone in my ear and play my music low so I can hear any announcements. I turn my attention to outside and watching all the planes take off.

"Can we switch?" I hear someone ask, followed by shuffling. "Hello, beautiful" A voice says. I can practically hear the smirk behind it.

When I turn my attention to the male I'm surprised by how attractive he is. Nothing compared to Mason but attractive non the least.

"I'm sorry, I have a boyfriend" I politely smile.

"I'm not surprised. I can settle for friends. Tucker" He holds out his hand, smiling.

"Um, Leah" I shake it, sending him a small smile.

"You live in New York?" He questions.

"No, I live here. I'm meeting my cousins for a trip" I explain.

"That's cool. I'm on a trip as well. Live a few minutes from here. Where are your cousins from? Can you hook me up with one?" He asks.

"They're from here. They moved to Florida a few years ago. My one cousin is in the military and the other goes to college in Arizona" I explain. "And that depends. Are you an äss?" I laugh.

"Oh really? That's awesome. Make sure you thank your cousin for their service. Do I seem like an äss?" He laughs.

"I will. You seem pretty nice. It could just be an act though. Which way do you swing?" I ask.

"No act, I swear. I'm straight" He smiles.

"Well, I have a beautiful cousin named Grace who you might hit it off with" I smile, looking down at my phone to see a text from Mason.

I quickly text him back before we take off.

"I'm meeting them at Starbucks in the airport. If you can sneak away from your family for a bit without them leaving you, I can work my magic" I smile.