Kemper Irwin, Ashton Irwin's 14-year-old daughter, is in a broken home situation. After her mom cheated on her dad, she was forced to move to San Diego with her mother- two hours away from her dad. It's a few years later and life at her mom's sucks...
5 am and I was awake and getting ready to head out to the airport. I got out of bed, putting on a gray hoodie, leggings, and my white vans. Then I braided my hair and sat on the floor in front of my mirror, taking a cute picture and posting it:
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liked by ashtonirwin and 1,234 others @kemperirwin: airport timee LA✈️NYC ^@ashtonirwin: is this why you aren't downstairs yet 😂 We gotta go bug
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I laughed at my dad's comment and got up, grabbing my backpack and rushing downstairs to find my dad waiting by the door to the garage,
"Sorry" I laughed,
"It's fine" he laughed back, guiding me out of the house.
We hopped in the car and Dad started driving to the airport, where one of his friends was going to pick up our car after we unloaded. The music was low and I watched as we passed houses and buildings. In all honesty, I was a little nervous,
"You okay Kemps?" Dad's voice drew me out of staring,
"I'm nervous about the plane ride" I mumbled. In my 14 years of life, I've been on a plane once, and I was a baby so I don't remember it. Even with my dad being from Australia, I've never been so I didn't have to get on a plane. His family always came here.
We pulled into short term parking where a guy was waiting for us. Dad hopped out, shaking the guy's hand and giving them the keys. I got out and put my backpack on, then walked back to the trunk to help my dad,
"Oh Matt, this is my daughter Kemper" Dad wrapped an arm around my shoulder, "Kemps, this is Matt. He produced my solo album I did that one time"
"Nice to meet you. Your dad talks about you a lot" Matt laughed. I smiled and tucked myself into my dad's side,
"Alright, let's get our stuff out. Everyone is already at the terminal" Dad spoke, opening the trunk. I grabbed my suitcase, pillow, and comforter while Dad grabbed his. Dad thanked Matt again before we went inside.
After we checked our suitcases, we went through security then walked to the terminal,
"Ahh, there you guys are" Michael smiled as he sipped his coffee. I didn't bother to respond, I just went and sat next to Logan.
We sat there for a while, then my Dad came and knelt in front of me,
"Okay booger" he spoke, using the nickname I had when I was little, "It's open seating on the plane. You can sit with your cousins but I will sit with you if you want me to. It's only two to a row"
"I want to sit with you," I told him a little embarrassed, taking a glance at my cousins to make sure they aren't mad,
"Hey, it doesn't matter to us. We know this is your first plane ride so it's okay to not sit with us" Logan smiled,
"I'm sitting with my mom. I don't like plane rides all that much" Hunter told me. I nodded and looked at my dad,
"I want to sit with you" I confirmed. Dad smiled and kissed my head then went to talk to Calum.
When it was time to board, Dad let me walk ahead of him. His hand was on my shoulder, guiding me down the aisle before he turned me into a row. I sat down in the window seat with my backpack in my lap,
"Put your backpack under the seat" Dad instructed. I nodded and put mine under the seat in front of me as he did his.
The plane started and I grabbed my Dad's hand,
"Your ears might get stuffy, but it'll go away when we get in the air," he told me. I nodded and looked out the window as we took off, squeezing his hand as we left the ground. Once we were up, I let go of his hand,
"See all good" Dad smiled, "It's a long flight, so why don't you get some sleep"
I nodded and curled up in my seat, put my headphones in, and closed my eyes.
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When I woke up again, we were landing. I was holding my dad's hand again because it was pretty rough.
When we got off the plane, we were all huddled to the side. Apparently, the crew was handling the luggage we checked, so all we were worried about was our carry-ons. My dad and uncles were talking to security, then my dad pulled me to the side,
"Listen, there's a lot of fans out there. You are going to hold my hand and not let go until we are in the car" he told me. I nodded and gripped his hand.
We reached the van and I got in the very back with Hunter, Logan, and Caleb. As soon as everyone was in, we were off to the venue.
My cousins and I set off to explore, riding skateboards around the backstage area. Then when our dad's were sound checking, we rode around in the general admission standing area.
Caleb went to do a flip kick and messed up, falling straight on his ass. Luke about made us deaf when he laughed into the microphone. Caleb muttered something then got back up and Hunter, Logan and I took our turn,
"Yes! That's my girl!" My dad yelled when I nailed it.
We got kicked to backstage when they started to let people in. I was given a pass to wear around my neck then went and stood with my cousins while my dad went up on stage.
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After the show, everyone went to the bus after showering. Everyone was now on the bus besides my dad and me. He was still showering and I was waiting in the room.
Dad came out a few minutes later and smiled,
"You didn't go back with the others?" He questioned as he gathered his stuff,
"N-no I wanted to wait for you" I told him,
"You okay?" He eyed me,
"Yeah I-I just wanted to wait for you before I went to bed" I admitted. I watched him exhale,
"Do you want to sleep in the back with the boys?" He asked. That's what we did when we were little- the four of us slept on the massive bed in the back,
"C-can I sleep with you in your bunk tonight?" I asked. My dad's face softened,
"Of course princess" he came and kissed my head.
We walked on the bus and my aunts and uncles were up, but my cousins were asleep,
"I think we're going to bed" Dad told them, his hand resting on my shoulder. I hated the soft looks I got sent. They all felt bad for me and I hated that,
"Go on. I'll be there in a second" Dad kissed my head. I nodded and walked to the bunks, climbing up into my dad's.
I could hear him talking still, which made me sigh,
"Try not and show that you feel bad for her. She hates it"
"We will" I heard Luke say. My dad said goodnight then walked back to me, climbing up next to me,
