Awkward

Chapter 26

“How long will you be gone?” Zoe pouted as I grabbed my suitcase, with Jase by my side since we would be on the same plane. It was finally time for me to go back home for the first time since I left for college, and I was extremely nervous yet excited. Nervous to see Chase, but excited to see Ashley and my family again. “I’m going to miss you!”

“Get your hands off my girlfriend, Zo.” Daniel smirked as he wrapped his arms around my waist, I smiled as I slightly turned my head to face him and pecked his cheek softly “And I’ll miss you more.” he whispered into my ear and I blushed as I ducked my head

“I’ll be gone one week, tops, Zo.” I reassured her as I grabbed her arms and pulled her into a hug “It’s only Thanksgiving weekend and you’ll have me back until Christmas.” I grinned as she pouted even more once we pulled away from our hug

“We have to go Ava, or we’ll miss our flight.” Jase said as he offered to carry my bag, which I denied but he grabbed it from me anyway 

“I have to go.” I said as I tried to pry myself from Daniel’s grip but he resisted “Danny, let go.” I giggled “I’ll miss my flight.”

“That’s my plan.” he answered and I rolled my eyes playfully

“It’s just one week, you can survive without me.” I winked as I kissed his lips one last time “I’ll miss you.” I whispered in his ear before grinning and walking over to Jase

“I’ll miss you more.”

“Barf.” Zoe chuckled as she crossed her arms over her chest “Just go before I ruin this perfectly nice airport floor.” 

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“Ava.” I heard someone whisper beside me “Ava.” I heard again, but I swatted away the hand that was poking me “Ava, wake up.” 

“Go away.” I groaned “I need sleep.” I muttered with a sigh 

“We’re here.” he whispered again “We’re home.” he added, I fluttered my eyes open and squinted due to the sunlight streaming into my eyes and looked out the window and saw that I was definitely home. I was finally back home. 

“Come on, let’s go!” I said excitedly as I grabbed his arm and tugged him towards the entrance of the plane with him chuckling behind me, we grabbed our bags and hailed a cab to make our way over to my house, Ashley had told me that all the parent had organised a party so we could all celebrate together, and they chose my house.

“Excited?” Jase chuckled as he glanced at my fidgeting hands “Or do you really need to pee?” he added and I laughed

“Nope, just excited!” I grinned and then we pulled up at the corner of my neighbourhood and I nearly squealed as I gripped onto Jase’s arm, he winced and swatted my hand away

“Easy there, grabby!” he chuckled “You nearly ripped my arm off.” he added and I rolled my eyes playfully

“Stop being such a baby, Jase.” I scoffed and he shrugged as we pulled up to my house, I opened the door and ran towards it, not waiting for Jase or the tax driver to take our stuff out. I knocked frantically on the door since I didn't have my key, my parents offered to give me one but I refused since I felt I really didn’t need it because I would only come when I had breaks. I heard someone open the door and I was tackled into a bone crushing hug followed by an ear-piercing scream which I identified quickly as Ashley’s. 

“Oh My God! You’re here!” she screamed as she jumped while hugging me, we nearly fell off the steps of my porch, but I gripped onto the railing with a laugh