Preparation Troubles

After leaving Jacob in the living room I started to run aimlessly I didn't know where I was going all I knew was that I didn't want to be anywhere near Jacob, I didn't want to be apart of this broken family, I didn't want to live my life in endless sorrow I just wanted to run away from it all. Having ran a few miles around the block I somehow ended up at the front door of Khalil's place I didn't want to face him either I couldn't lie to him again but my feet were moving against my mind and I knocked on his door. When Khalil opened the door he was in the college hoodie, his hair messy but put together, and shorts that went up to his knees. At first he was surprised to see me which is to be expected since it was the weekend and I'm no morning person. Despite the shock his mouth quickly formed a smile and he gave me a kiss on the cheek "Hey love, I didn't expect to see you this early but I can't say It's all that bad even though I look a mess" he looked up to meet my eyes those ocean blue eyes so tender and full of affection it just made me feel that more guilty for keeping so many secrets behind his back. "Love , Are you okay! Your crying uncontrollably" I'm not the type to cry in public or in private for that matter but the guilt was just too much and having known that I'm not the crying type Khalil took me in his arms and brought me inside.

Once inside he took me to the living room and covered me in a nearby blanket "I'll be right back ok" I nodded and Khalil took off to the kitchen coming back a few minutes later with a cup of milk and chocolate chip cookies. He was so sweet Khalil doesn't really have a sweet tooth but he always makes sure to have something sweet nearby that way when I ever came over I would have something to snack on. After laying down the cookies on the table Khalil took a seat next to me having one of his arms gently hold me close to him as I ate some of the cookies. We didn't say anything for a few seconds before I looked up at Khalil "Would you ever leave me..." these words left my mouth before I could think to say anything else. Khalil didn't waste no time in answering "No. Not now not ever." There was a silence again before Khalil spoke "I know that you may not be ready to talk about whatever is bothering you but I want you to know that I will always be by your side. You could even try to push me away but I will still find my way back to you because I love you and nothing in this world could change that." I couldn't help but blush at his words Khalil was really the most amazing guy I could have asked for he's kind, energetic, and...honest unlike me. It was at this moment more than even that I wanted to come clean and tell him everything but I couldn't I just couldn't I didn't want to hurt him and there was no way I was gonna lose him.

"You really are something else. Do you say that to everyone who comes crying to you, you  little softy." He chuckled "Only for you my smol  marshmallow" ok now I was out of my little depression session "WHO YOU CALLING A SMALL MARSHMALLOW!" I was now chasing Khalil through his house as he repeatedly called me a smol marshmallow and I couldn't wait to get my hands on him. Khalil and I ended up spending the rest of the day together heading to the Waterpark, thrift shop, and ice cream place with me falling asleep at some point but I'm now entirely sure when. I woke up the next day in Khalil's bed but he was no where to be seen so I grabbed the blanket and got out of bed to find that Khalil had slept on the couch he was such a sweetheart. He looked cold so I took the blanket and covered him planting a small kiss on his forehead then going to the kitchen to prepare breakfast which was just some eggs, toast, bacon, and grape juice since orange juice has absolutely no taste.

I set the table and as if on cue Khalil came up behind me and gave me the biggest hug "Good Morning love~" this surprised me a bit but I soon gave him a smile while turning his head that was on my shoulder and gave him a kiss "Good Morning" Khalil turned bright red. This was the cutest thing, even after almost a year of dating he still couldn't handle a surprise kiss "Come on you little tomato and let's eat breakfast before it gets cold" Khalil pouted before taking a seat "I am not a tomato" I chuckled as his skin slowly turned back to normal "Yeah tell me that when your not as pink." After breakfast Khalil and I watched a movie before his phone started ringing it was his mom so he put it on speaker as we all talked and joked around with Lilac popping in here and there. Turns out she was in town and was coming to stay with Khalil before the trip to Miami so she needed Khalil to come and get her that way she wouldn't get lost she of course asked me to come along with him since she would love to see me but I made up an excuse since with the topic of Miami came all the troubles that I had to somehow solve. Before leaving Khalil gave me a kiss on the cheek "Don't forget we're leaving in 2 days so I'll make sure you don't sleep in with your lazy self" I smiled. "I'm not that bad but whatever you say Mr. Sanchez" He laughed while giving me a hug goodbye "Stay safe alright" I nodded "Naturally" so I waved good bye and headed back to my place where Jacob was still waiting for me.

As I approached the front door I took a deep breath and collected my thoughts. Seconds after I closed the door behind me Jacob appeared out of the kitchen "Hope! I was so worried about you! Where were you? Are you hurt?" He started to make his was towards me but I put out my hand to stop him from coming any closer. "Jacob you need to talk our parents out of this trip it won't change anything in our relationship." Jacob grew silent for a few moments before looking up at me his eyes cold and body language stiff "It's because of that other guy...isn't it the one that you told me that you've liked for a while" I nodded and he continued "Is he the one that you planned to go to Miami with?" I didn't say or make any gestures but this gave him all the confirmation that he needed. "I'm not going to help you cancel this trip...It will happen and so will the wedding through and through whether you like it or not." I was stunned Jacob was so cold his tone demanding like my Father making me overwhelmed with anger. "WHY YOU! THIS TRIP WILL CHANGE NOTHING AND THERE IS NO WAY THAT I WILL SPEND ANYTIME WITH YOU...I should've left you to wallow in depression then none of this would be happening!-" Before I could finish Jacob without warning grabbed my hands, making my skin crawl with disgust "But you didn't because deep down no matter how hard you try to deny it you have feeling for me as well."

Did he hear what he way saying! That I have feelings for him despite me making it clear that I was interested in someone else he's just like my Dad maybe even worse. I quickly pulled my hands out from his grip and smacked him across of his face "Burn in hell" and with that I made my way to my room slamming the door behind me. For the next two days I completely avoided Jacob even when our parents called to video chat I always made an excuse to get out of it. Today was now the day of my trip with Khalil and his family but it was also my departure date with Jacob. I left before Jacob woke up leaving a note for him to go without me since I would be on a plane by the time he got up and since I had to leave some sort of communication before he did something that would cause me even more trouble. I met Khalil and his family at the airport with his sister going 'Oh la la la' every time Khalil even made the slightest of skin contact with me which was honestly really funny since each time she did Khalil would blush really hard.

Throughout the wait for our plane Jacob texted me nonstop so to make sure to one noticed I turned my phone off. Our plane arrived 10 minutes later, Lilac sat next to her mom while me and Khalil sat together two rows ahead of them I was a little nervous which Khalil quickly picked up on so he grabbed my hand. "I'm guessing this is your first time on a plane. Don't worry everything will be fine and if you get to nervous just grab my hand" I nodded but what Khalil didn't know that this wasn't my fist time on a plane just my first time riding a plane in commercial. I wasn't uneasy since I wouldn't be in first class it was actually refreshing to not have staff that would be a little to in your face instead I am terrified of heights so taking planes has never been a fun experience for me but holding Khalil's hand helped calm my nerves a lot to the point that I actually enjoyed looking out the window. "This is gonna be so much fun! Thank you for inviting me along." Khalil smiled and squeezed my hand a little tighter "Of course, I mean if you didn't go I would probably be on my phone nonstop texting you or just laying around wishing you were there" I chuckled "Clingy much." We both laughed and for the rest of the flight we made jokes and watched movies. At some point Lilac and I had a pretzel fight which those around us surprisingly didn't mind.

Halfway through the flight Khalil's Mom had actually gotten up to fix Khalil's hair saying that it was an utter mess making Khalil red with embarrassment "MOM I'm not a kid anymore you know" but without paying him any mind his Mom continued to fix his hair while I tried to hold in my laughter. It was official riding commercial was the absolute best and the 5 hour flight seemed to pass by as we landed in Miami. After leaving the airport we were all met with a series of flashing lights and streets who's cars sped by. Our hotel room was a few blocks away and since Khalil's mom didn't want to waste money on a cab we walked with Khalil gripping my hand the entire way. We didn't even reach the hotel and I was more happy then ever since I would able to spend time with not only Khalil but his family I was so lucky to be by his side and I wasn't ever going to leave.