“Don’t ask me!” Rachel yelled from her room.
“I didn't. It was a rhetorical question there Sparky.” I said.
“Oh, well, I still don’t know where it is.” She replied.
I was still packing for Sweden. My flight leaves in four hours and I’m still not packed. I will be there for about two weeks, recording songs, learning choreography and photo shoots. I have never been to Sweden, nor know anyone who has been there, so I am basically packing my whole wardrobe. I finally found the shirt I was looking for and put it in the suitcase. After about an hour, I finished packing. “Done.” I said to myself. I brought my stuff downstairs and set them down next to the door. I went into the kitchen to get something to eat. I got some toast and sat down at the table with Rachel.
“You know, I really don’t wanna go now. I mean with Chloe’s sister being kidnapped and I was really enjoying being around Nick. Its not everyday you get to hang out with the guy that you’ve been idolizing for four years.
“Its 12:30, we should probably get going soon.” I said.
“Probably.” Rachel said.
We grabbed my bags and stuffed them in my white Pathfinder. We got in and drove to the airport.
“Flight 920 to Stockholm, Sweden now boarding.” I heard over the PA system.
“I’m gonna miss you.” Rachel and I said, pretty much at the same time.
“No you won’t. You’ll be too wrapped up hanging out with AJ that you won’t even notice my absence.” I teased.
“You’re right.” She agreed.
“Hey!” I said, pretending to be hurt.
We exchanged a hug. She turned, then walked away.
I started to walk to the tunnel, but someone grabbed my wrist. “What the…!” I yelled and turned around to be face to face with Nick. “What the hell are you doing here?” I asked.
“I’m here to say good-bye. DUH!” he said.
“Well, now you did. Love to stay and chat, but I gotta go, or else the plane will sorta leave without me.” I said. I started back to the tunnel, but once again he grabbed my wrist, pulling me close. I could smell his cologne, Gravity. It smelled so good.
Out of nowhere, Nick suddenly asked me out.
I was totally taken by surprise. I wanted to say ‘Yes’ so badly. I just couldn’t do it. I had been hurt before, and I don’t want to be hurt again.
“No…I’m sorry. I’ll see you in two weeks.” I answered.
There was a look of hurt in his eyes.
I turned, my head down, and walked onto the plane. Crying silent tears.
I'll Never Break Your Heart Index* Chapter 10* Chapter 12
