Forever And Ever

60. Grayson

When we finally get through the security line, we make it to our flight area and sit down.

I lean my head back and close my eyes.

"You look tired," Devyn says.

"I'm not tired," I mutter.

"Are you—"

"I'm not fucking tired," I groan.

"Why are you mad now?" He narrows his eyes at me.

"I'm not mad," I snap.

"You've been mad ever since we got here," he says.

"No," I mumble.

"I know you miss her, and I'm sorry she can't be here with you, I really am, but being mad all week isn't going to help us," he says quietly.

"I'm not mad," I whisper, digging my palms into my eyes.

"I miss Leia, Grayson. Hell, it's only been an hour and I already miss being near her. I know you miss Emery," he says.

"This is going to be a shitty trip," I mutter.

"It's only going to be shitty if you have a shitty attitude the whole fucking time," he argues.

"I'm going to have a shitty attitude because my girlfriend isn't here," I grunt.

"Just think of it this way, when you get back, you'll get to have amazing sex. It'll feel so good since you—"

"Okay, I get it, thank you, Devyn," I shake my head.

"Any time," he winks.

"I'm going to the bathroom," I mutter, standing up.

I walk through the crowded lobby until I find a bathroom.

My phone beeps and I dig it out of my pocket.

Emery: Hi love.

Emery: What are you doing?

I smile to myself before responding.

Grayson: Nothing.

Emery: That's boring.

Grayson: I know.

Emery: When does your flight leave?

Grayson: An hour and a half. We start boarding in thirty minutes.

Emery: Can I call you?

Grayson: Yes.

My phone rings and I quickly answer it.

"Hi, pretty girl," I breathe.

"Hi," she says. "I miss you."

"I miss you, too," I whisper. "Are you home yet?"

"Yeah," she sighs.

"You don't sound happy about that," I murmur.

"I'm bored," she whines. "It's just me and Leia here."

"Aria isn't there?" I ask.

"Nope," she exhales.

"Why not?" I mumble.

"Can you keep a secret?" She says, her voice getting quiet.

"Yeah," I whisper.

"She's at Stella's house," she says.

"Stella?" I mumble.

"Mhm. She's a girl on the cheer team with Leia. Her and Aria are dating," she explains. "Don't tell anyone, though. I wasn't supposed to say anything."