Intertwined (Harry Styles)

-Chapter One-

It was a cold, fall morning. I woke up at the sound of my alarm and sighed realizing it was my first day of college. I got out of bed and walked into my restroom. I stripped my clothes off and got in to the steaming shower. My muscled relaxed and I did my necessities and got out. I walked back into my room and chose my outfit for the day. Consisting of a white undershirt, brown cardigan, a pair of skinny jeans, and my converse. I walked back into the bathroom and brushed through my brownish- black, curly hair and added a bit of mouse and hairspray so it wouldn't frizz up for the day.

Walking down stairs I began to smell food, realizing I was going to find my mom in the kitchen cooking up a storm. I sighed; this was what she did when she was upset or nervous. She would always tell me it was a hobby and she did it for fun, but I knew it was just to get her mind off things.

When my father passed away a few years back, I would wake up at 3 am the smell of pancakes. Or when my brother left to the marines last year that was a hell of a time also. Now, she's cooking because I'm leaving. It's hard for me to leave her, especially now, but if I want something better for our family I have to go on.

Walking into the kitchen, I heard the soft Latin music in the background and found my mom facing the stove. "Morning mami!" I said sitting myself in a stool waiting for her to serve me. "Morning mija" she turned around and served me eggs and ham. I got up to pour myself a glass of orange juice and sat back down.

While I was eating my mom started speaking up. "Grace, your stuff is all packed up into the truck and we're leaving as soon as you get the rest of your stuff packed." I looked up and saw that she had a few tears in her eyes. I got up and ran to her. I embraced her in a tight hug and we stood there for a long time, just her and me soothing each other with our company.

After a few minutes we separated and just stood there. "Well" she started, breaking the silence. "Go upstairs and get ready." She smiled and I returned it with a nod. I walked back up, went into my room and as soon as I closed the door I let out a large breath I didn't even realize I was holding.

With that small scene we had down there, I realized I would miss her more than I can imagine. But this was an opportunity I was willing to take, even if it meant leaving everything behind. When I receive my scholarship, I was more than happy. It gave me a chance to be someone in life. My mom didn't have the money to send me to school, so she expected me to work with her in her cleaning business, as for my brother, Carlos, he left to the marines because he wanted to support my mom and I. so when my mom found out she was happier than me, but also sad to see me leave her. But going to college can give me an opportunity to be someone in life. Plus, I was only going to be 5 hours away from home, so I could visit during breaks or whenever she needed me, so it wasn't going to be so bad.

I smiled to myself, finally thinking that this was going to work. I grabbed another suitcase from under my bed and began to pack the rest of my things. I packed my laptop and all my other electronics with their accessories, and decided not to take any of my female products. I made a mental note that I could buy some on the campus stores. I grabbed a few of my favorite books, pillows and a few photo frames of friends and family.

Looking at the one of the pictures I suddenly remembered that I was supposed to call my friend Jackie. Shit! I thought as I stumbled to get up, trying to get my phone on the other side of the room. I unlocked it and searched for her number. I nervously waited for her to pick up hoping she wasn't to mad.

"Hello?" there was a muffle on the other side. I prayed to myself hoping she didn't just wake up. "Hey jacks, it's me. Sorry I didn't call earlier." I closed my eyes waiting for the worse. She sighed. "It's okay; I just wanted to say good bye in person, before you left me was all." I waited a few seconds to respond. I didn't have many friends. But Jackie was there from the start, we've been friends since freshman year when my dad died, and we stuck with each other ever since. That's why this was really important to me. "Jackie, I know we couldn't say or goodbyes today, but I'm coming back in a few weeks, and we can hang out before I leave back to New York until Christmas." I paused, "that way we can have more time together." I can already imagine her smiling on the other line. "It sounds great, Grace. Just remember to call me whenever you need someone to talk to and don't forget your best friend either" she yelled. I laughed at her comment "trust me, I will never replace you." We spoke a few more minutes while I was packing, then I had to go. I knew I could never leave a friend like her behind.

I grabbed my stuff and took one last look in my room I wouldn't see this place in a while. I closed the door behind me, and walked away. I went back down stairs and informed my mom that I was finished. She grabbed her keys and phone and we both walked out, and locked the door behind us. We got into her 2008 Silverado and were on our way to the airport.

We rode in silence, I was just enjoying are last few minutes together, and when I glanced at her calm expression I'm guessing she was too.

15 minutes later we arrived at the airport. We carried our bags inside, where an attendant help put my bags on the conveyer belts. I turned to my mom "well, I guess it's time for me to go." I shuffled a bit on my feet, not wanting to look up because I would start crying. "Bye baby" she hugged me unexpectedly and I hugged back immediately. I whispered into her neck "I love you mom" and suddenly felt myself shaking, and tears spilling from my eyes. Surprisingly she was the first one to let go. Her face was red and tear-stained. Seeing my mom in this fragile state, made my heart ache. "I love you too baby" she kissed my forehead and held me for a bit more.

* 5 minutes until flight to New York boards.*

I sighed. "I guess this is it" I kissed her cheek and started to walk away. "Don't forget to call when you land baby!" she yelled after me "I won't!" as I was going through the luggage check I glanced at my mom one last time before I got on the plane. She was crying with a smile on her face,and somehow I knew she was going to be okay.

-Author's notes-

Yay first chapter! It's an intro so kind of boring. Hope you guys liked it. Vote and comment!

Love ya! - Mayra <3