That's Mr. Finn to You || Caleb Finn (re-editing)

32. "Do you love her?"

*June 2nd, 2019*

Caty Jones' POV

Here I am. Standing in the Melbourne Airport waiting for my flight. It got delayed by two hours so, I'm bored sitting here. I couldn't get out the fact I didn't even get a real goodbye from Caleb. Maybe, I wanted him to stop at the airport last minute. At the same time I knew it wouldn't be a reality. I was just afraid... Like, he was afraid of loving me. I didn't want to raise it on my own but, I did. I have nearly 12 weeks left.

"Hey, um... I wanted to give you this?" Cassandra said startling me. It was an envelope. I take it opening it to reveal a debit card with my name on it.

"What's this?" I asked.

"Caleb wanted me to give this to you when you were ready... it's the ten grand he apparently owed you for?" She said kind of questioning what he told her.

Oh my god... He remembered.

"Well, thanks," I respond putting it in my wallet. She nods sitting down next to me.

"Are you sure you don't want Caleb to be here? I mean... you still have a couple hours," I sighed. I didn't know if I should or not.

"It's fifty-fifty... I do but, I don't. I didn't want my birthday being a goodbye.." I confess my feelings to her. She nods listening to me.

"Yeah, I get it... I had to see my ex girlfriend on your birthday... Apparently, Caleb invited her so, she and I could talk," I turn to her in shock. She studies my expression, "Yeah, I know. It turns out she kissed another man. Apparently ... they kind of did more than that... I didn't see her as the cheating type." She sighs running her hand through her hair. I've had a question I've wanted to ask for a long time.

"Did you love her?" Cassandra finally looks at me shocked as I waited for my answer. She smiles as if she's in love.

"More than you know, Caty. Love is kind of different when you're bisexual... It feels like you have two soulmates instead of the one you're looking for. Something about it makes you feel weak and it's playing a very dangerous game while you're in love with the same sex..." She shook her head wanting to change the topic.

"Should I call, Caleb?" She asked me. I knew she was on the verge of tears trying to explain her struggles of being bisexual. She seems so strong but we all know that Cassandra still struggles. Especially after the attack she experienced from my brother. I wish I was there to protect her but, I can't guilt myself. It isn't healthy.

"I don't know ..." I respond.

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"Caty!" I hear someone exclaim. I had to any minute now to board on the plane. When I turn I saw him. Mr. Finn. He was wearing black ripped skinny jeans, his boots, and a plain grey t-shirt with little rips on them. His hair was shaggy as always and he didn't have his glasses on like he use to. He ran towards me pulling me into a hug but being gentle due to my belly.

"Caleb!" I say in shock. I thought my birthday would be the last time. The last time I ever got to kiss him, hug him, anything. This gave me hope for the future. For our future.
When he pulled away it was ready for me to go. I was in tears and I'm not prepared for this.

"Caty, I want you to stay... But, it seems like I'm not enough to keep you here," Caleb said. For the first time in a very long time. He was crying. I felt like crying with him.

"I have more support back home..." I tell him crying. I'm trying to hold in my sobs. He cups my face wiping the tears away.

"Just promise..." He mumbled... leaning in placing a passionate kiss against my lips. I kissed back not wanting this moment to ever end. I think it was best for the both of us. He slowly pulls away from me.

"I'll be back... just after college," I say. The board says this is the time they're calling people. He kisses me one last time... it's gentle. I felt his touch linger on my lips. I walked to my board. I turn around and wave before I turn to go back home. On a new journey.

Cassandra's POV

I've never seen Caleb cry as much as I did today. He was on the verge of breaking down. I noticed it. When he turns to me I open my arms waiting for his embrace. I come to find out he gives such amazing hugs. I hug him while he cry's over the fact that Caty is actually gone. I've mentally prepared for this. Especially after she got me a kitten. So, I had nothing to worry about. I let him hug me while he cried on my shoulder.

-

I walk into my house to see it the way it use to be. Except for the fact that Caty's room is basically empty. I sighed running my hand through my hair to see Lillie sitting on the recliner. I study her wondering why she's here.

"Why are you here?" I asked Lillie rubbing my temples due to everything that happened today. I didn't want anything else to stress over. She stands up studying me.

"Caty snuck me in her room so, we could speak-"

"What even is there to speak about?" I asked cutting her off putting my hands down to my side.

"I apologize for what I'd done. I never meant to hurt you. I had no idea that Caty was leaving Melbourne either. Until this morning," I sigh not knowing what to say.

"Let's not talk about the past... And I certainly don't want to talk about Caty leaving... It's a sensitive topic," I confess. She nods her head mumbling an okay. I missed Lillie so much. I missed her presence, laugh, smile, eyes, humor... everything. I missed her scent lingering in my pillows. I missed the feeling of her hands running down my body. I missed her holding me. Everything flashed through my head as we stood their awkwardly holding eye contact. I wanted to pull her to me placing my lips against hers. But, I chose not to.

"I'm going to watch a movie. If you wanna join, you can," I tell her turning around walking away. Acting as if nothing had ever happened.

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So... I cried writing this. Please tell me I'm not alone. It's been a roller coaster but, I'm very thankful Cassandra went against Caty's response and called him. But like aahhh-

Let me know what y'all think! Or any theories you thought of. I love you all so so much!