Carrie drives us to the airport. I try my best to be cheery but it's obviously fake. When we arrive, she and Tommy give us one last moment alone.
As I look into his eyes, I don't even know what to say. I had so much planned but now that the moment's here, my mind has failed me.
"I'm proud of you," I tell him. And I understand.
He smiles softly. "I'm proud of you, too."
How do I even tell him how much he means to me? He's always been better at expressing his feelings and right now, I hate myself for it.
"This isn't forever," he reminds me, taking my hands in his. "I'll see you soon."
"I know but I'm gonna miss you," I say quietly. We stand, his fingers brushing my skin in reassurance. Remembering suddenly, I pull out a folder from my bag.
"This is for you. Please don't read it until you're off the plane," I say as I hold it out to him. I don't want him threatening the pilot to turn around.
His brows furrow in confusion as he takes it.
"It's the story I wrote," I explain and look up at him. "It's about you."
His face melts and he wraps me in a hug, shielding me from everything else. When he kisses me, it's a goodbye kiss.
"I love you," he tells me, holding my face to look me in the eyes so I know.
"I love you, too," I say back.
He pulls back and presses a final kiss to my forehead. "Goodbye, princess."
I watch as he walks away, staring until the 23 on his back disappears with him.
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The Coach's Daughter
Teen FictionIn a town where the high school football team rules the school, Amelia is just another face in the crowd. Sure, her dad is the football coach but Amelia's idea of "Friday night lights" revolves around studying until lights are out. Trying to impress...
