sloane's study abroad mix

teenage kicks // the undertones

august 6th

After arriving and making it pass customs, Sloane made her way to baggage claim. Usually when traveling, she attaches a colorful ribbon on her luggage in order to distinctively find it right away. As she was waiting, she looked through her tote bag for her phone and came across an orange ribbon in her bag. She realized that she did not put the ribbon onto her luggage. Thankfully, the navy luggage bag of hers was present and she was able to snatch it right away.

Right before exiting, she turned on her phone to call Natalia to make sure she was outside of the proper exit.

Once Natalia picked up the phone, Sloane exclaimed, "Hey dude, I just got my luggage! Y'all ready to meet up?"

"Hell yeah! We're right outside. Oh, we're also picking up Colm's friend, Oliver today too. I'll send you a pic just in case you see him before we do", Natalia responded.

Sloane looks at her phone to open up the message that Natalia just sent. She was stunted.

"Oh shit, he's beautiful. Wait, don't tell anyone I said that though."

Natalia laughed, "I mean... you're the one sharing the room with him, not me so do as you please!"

"Shut up, I'll see you soon", Sloane laughed and blew it off as she was trying to keep her cool.

"For sure, bye!"

As Sloane was ending the call, getting ready to exit the airport, she heard a deep voice with a British accent behind her.

"Excuse me?"

As she turned around, she responded, "Yes? Oh-"

Sloane felt her face get hot and if it could turn red, it most likely would because there Oliver was in the flesh, with them now facing each other. She looked straight forward, which was in contact with his neck since he was taller than her.

As her eyes finally met his, the man responded, "I think we picked up each other's luggage's? Are you Sloane?"

Sloane hadn't looked at the name on the luggage she grabbed yet. While she reached to look at the tag, Sloane remarked, "Yes. And you are, Oliver. You're friends with Colm, right?"

"Oh yeah! Hello there! I wasn't sure if you were the Sloane I've been hearing about from my mate and his girl. Nice to meet you."

He held out his hand to shake.

Sloane paused, "I'm actually a hugger. If that's cool with you? I'm a people person."

"Oh for sure, I love hugs!"

Not going to lie, that was one of the best hugs Sloane had ever received, and it's not just because he is tall.

Upon breaking the hug, Sloane proceeded, "Natalia sent me a photo right now actually just in case I ran into you before you got to them."

Oliver laughed, "Oh! No wonder you were so startled, love"

Sloane couldn't help but blush at him saying love. Is it just because he's British and probably uses that on the regular? It still made her feel like she was going to melt. She had to play it cool, especially hoping that he didn't notice that the real reason she was startled was because she was just on the phone telling Natalia how beautiful she thought he was.

"Yeah, that's why. Natalia and Colm are right outside, so we should get going."

"Of course!"

Near the exit, people were gathered in groups with some holding large signs. Not the ones with names like chauffeurs would hold but homemade signs that say things like "Welcome home!" She could spot Natalia right away because she was wearing bold purple lipstick. She was also holding a large poster that said "Congrats Newlyweds!" Oh great. She decided to go for a humorous sign instead of a practical, welcoming one.