Where are you going?

Chapter 27

Julia's POV:

I couldn't explain it, but I guess it was the feeling of saying goodbye to something nice and known and saying hello to something knew and fresh. "I don't know...". I answered as I fiddled with my fingers in my lab, trying to hold in the amount of feelings suddenly hitting me. "Hey.". His hand grabbed my hands in one smooth move before I could stress out more and before I knew it, he turned off the engine. "I guess I miss New York more than I thought I would. But...". "But?". He asked, while holding my hands with his and trying to catch on to what I was feeling. "But I also never thought that all of this would break out. And I never thought I was gonna meet you, never thought I was going to feel this.". "I know, me neither. But I don't mind it. The surprises. You know, I never regret meeting you at that hospital or coming back to you at that motel. I regret nothing about you and I besides doing this until now.". He then slowly leaning closer with his head and gently put his lips on to mine. His warmth ingulfed me in a series of waves starting from where I could feel his touch. His hands were on my thighs and my hands was holding his head steady, trying to make the kiss last just that bit longer that I needed. It was sweet while it lasted, and he was sweet. "That was very smooth, Kansas boy, I'll give you that.". I saw the excitement written all over his face and the way his eyes would light up. I think I knew what he was thinking when his eyes went between mine and then down to my lips a couple of times, and I didn't mind. And that was the crazy part. He could lie to me, leave me for dead or regret ever meeting me, but I wouldn't mind, because I was already deeply into him. I couldn't fight back the feelings anymore, and I couldn't lie to him nor myself. So, we both leaned in again, and felt the same feelings melting together, creating an answer for all the confusion between us. And in that moment, we could be so naked in front each other we wouldn't need to get undressed cause it already felt like we knew each other, like we couldn't go without one another. Colby was the one who leaned back and the first one to speak after everything, but all I could do was listen while starring at his beautiful face. "I wanna show you something.". "What do you mean?". I was curious now, since I still wasn't sure about where we were parked, but I didn't want to ask. "Just follow me. Don't worry.". He reassured me before walking out of the car. He locked it when I was next to him, and he then grabbed my hand to make sure I followed him. "Colby, I don't like surprises, like not at all.". "Ssh, it's more like a reminder or an adventure for you.". "That's a surprise for me too. Colby, why can't you just tell me where we are?". "Please, let me do this for you, Julia. You won't regret it.". He was right, I probably wouldn't, besides, it couldn't be that bad as long as he was by my side. "Fine.".

"Go on, it's in there.". Colby made sure I didn't see anything from the car until now, and I still didn't have any idea what it was we were parked next to. I still had his hand in mine, and I felt him right behind me, but I needed to let go for a second to acknowledge what I was stepping into. I knew it now. I knew what the surprise was, and it was beautiful. The whole building, we parked outside from was one of the biggest stages is LA where the biggest dance competitions have been and where thousand on thousands could sit. The light was already on, telling me that Colby had been here and made sure it looked this nice. The red seats were everywhere and listed in various numbers and letters going all the way around the first floor, second floor and third floor. The lights were all on, beaming their yellowish color like before the show starts, and when the dancers are all stressing out backstage. I quickly turned around and ingulfed Colby in a hug before saying anything. "I've always wanted to see it in real life. Thank you.". We stood there for a while before I realized that I just as easy could go further. "Come on, you have to see this. You know how many famous dancers have been here? How many lights are on when they roll and the people!". I ran down the stairs, leading me to the stage where Colby already was and helping me get up too. It felt like I had been reminded about how to have fun, how to live and how to breath for a second. Cause there we stood, jumping up and down, fiddling with the lights and trying to make each other laugh. It was especially interesting to see Colby's dance moves again while trying to pretend to be in front of 5,000 people, making me laugh so hard I fell to the floor. "What was that?!". Colby just stood there, shaking every part of his body while trying to look cool. "oh, come on! You got anything better?". I knew that he was asking for it by now, and so I did what I had to do. The steps were counted in my head as my body moved and turned while looking at his smirking face. I was about to grab his arm and make him follow my steps until everything went black and I could see him anymore. I squealed when it happened, and it honestly creeped me out. "Julia?!". I could here where he was and where he was going, and so I grabbed out after him. "Here. What the fuck is happening?". I sounded scared and I hated that, but I was afraid this wasn't apart of Colby's surprise plan. "I don't know. Come on, let's get out of here.". he had a flashlight and showed the way while running in front of me. When we were outside in the sharp morning light, our eyes saw what I was fearing the most. Another car was parked, and out came a woman. The woman seemed calm and was wearing all black including sunglasses with what I could see was a gun by her side, but Colby already had his pointed at her. The surprised part was that she didn't stop her trace. And I knew now why. Small red dots were over Colby's chest and mine. She had people with her that we couldn't see. "who are you?". Colby asked with a raised voice while taking deep breaths trying to control some anger he had built up, but it didn't affect the middle-aged woman standing 10 feet in front of us. She was wearing some blue jeans and a black trench coat with the biggest pockets I had seen, and it reminded me of someone, but that thought quickly was gone. We were closet to the city from here, and you could see the many highways behind her that would lead to downtown eventually, but she didn't look like what I saw downtown. "My name is Malissa and I won't hurt you. I think I found what I've been looking for.". She slowly put her hands in the air and the red spots on Colby's chest was gone. She then took her sunglasses off and I could finally see who she was. "Aunt Lis?!". I asked like I was crazy. I couldn't believe my eyes for a long time until I knew I was right. "Hey sweety." Colby put down the gun and I ran towards the woman I had last seen about 5 years ago. She hugged back at once and let my mind take me back to the days in her little apartment in New York all those nights. She was one of my mom's best friends and like a sister to her, and like a mother of some kind to me and my brothers, but she had to move because of work and personal life I guess, but I had totally forgot. She smelled the same, looked the same and had the same smile she would always give me. "you have no idea how much I've missed you, aunt Lis.". I said while letting go and stepping back to take it all in. "Oh, but I do, my little Jule. I've been looking for you since I found out you were in town.". "Who told you?! I mean, I...". "Michael. You know how your adoptive mother doesn't like me and would quite frankly pay me to stay away from you, but Michael always kept the contact until now of course.". I nodded while trying to connect it all together. She wasn't wrong, my adoptive mother, Natalie loved me and my brothers, but she never really cared much for aunt Lis, but I never questioned her since aunt Lis moved just a couple of years after my parent's death. "Ehmh.". Colby was still standing behind me, looking questioningly at me, showing me he kinda didn't know what to do, which I found cute until it made me uncomfortable as well. "Oh yeah, this is Colby, Colby this is my mom's best friend, Malissa.". I hoped they could figure the rest of it out together, but I also knew how aunt Lis could be a little overprotective, but luckily, they both reached out their hands and shook them. I looked back at Colby while smiling and met his beautiful eyes until Aunt Lis spoke. "So, when did you two met?". She looked first at Colby then me, then back at him. I was beginning to look at him too, but I could see he wasn't sure what to say. "oh, I see, too soon huh. Well that's fine, I figure you have some questions before we leave, sweetie.".