Two days. It's been two freaking days since he left. He said he would be back sooner but no one else seems worried. They probably know exactly what's happening but won't say anything. These past two days have been soooo boring! I'm pretty much been sitting in my room sleeping. Don't get me wrong, I love sleep. But when it's the only thing you've been doing for the past couple days it can get boring. He said he would be back later that night, but it's kind of like 2 days later!? I honestly don't know what to do. I'm too awkward to talk to anyone so right now Im sitting on my bed, staring at the ceiling. But being a lone all this time also means I can think a lot without being interrupted.

My phone rings and I see the caller ID and almost pass out. I was expecting Justin or one of my friends, but instead it was my mom. Oh my God, my mom! My parents are coming back tomorrow! I need to talk to Justin but he hasn't answered any of my texts which just worries me more. I gulp and answer the call. "Hi mom."

"Hi sweetie! Just wanted to call and check on things. How are you?"

"Good," I lie.

"Good. I'm at the airport right now with your father and we should be boarding in a few," she chirps. What am I supposed to say? "Ill see you soon honey. Bye!"

I hang up in shock. I miss her so much, and my dad, and my house, and my bed. I honestly don't want to be here with Justin. I want things to go back to normal where the only thing I had to worry about was what I would have for dinner. I want to be able to get home from school and be greeted by my mom and freshly baked cookies. I want to procrastinate on homework and gossip over the phone with Nikki or Noah. I want to go to school tomorrow and go home. I want to go home.

My mind swirls with thought but eventually I drift to sleep.
~•~
"Princess?"

"Princess wake up."

I groan and open my eyes. Who dares to disturb my slumber?! I'm greeted by two blue eyes staring down staring at me. He grins and I just stare in shock.

"Where were you?" I say so softly I didn't even hear myself.

"What?" He chuckles

"Where were you?!" I yell, balling my into fists. "I thought you were hurt! Or worse, something happened to you! Maybe you died. And while you were gone I got a call from my parents! They're coming home early tomorrow morning and I just want to go home. I don't care if "I'm in danger"!" I was ranting. I didn't even notice I was crying. What I said was true.

He stares at me sadly before wiping a stray tear from my cheek softly. "Avery," he whispers. "I'm so sorry... I just wanted to keep you safe, I never meant to do this to you."

"I know I just really miss my parents and stuff. Everyone noticed I've been acting a little bit off and I can't even tell them why." I say and tears build up in my eyes again.

"Hey hey hey, Princess. Don't cry, please baby," he says quickly before pulling me onto his lap. "I'm so sorry. Ill make this right–I promise."

"Okay," I wrap my arms around his neck and sigh. "Do you think I can make it home before tomorrow morning so it looks like nothing happened?"

He sits there for a moment thinking before looking at me. "If I can get you home, do you promise not to forget about me?"

I can see the tears in his eyes and my heart breaks. "I could never forget you Justin." He smiles sadly at me before pulling me closer and wrapping his arms around me. He rests his head on my shoulder and breathes slowly.

"I'm tired," he mumbles softly.

"You never explained where you were," I point out. I had a right to know since he left me for days without warning.

"I'm not in the mood to talk about it right now Princess."

"Well I am." I pull out of his grasp to look him in the eye. "You were gone for 3 days when you said you would be home that night. I deserve to know!"

He sighs,"I was a mission."

Mission? I didn't know this was fucking Spy Kids! He seems to notice my confusion and clarifies. "I had some business to take care of with Dominic DeAngelo out of town. He's the head of the mafia so it could've been dangerous. I just didn't want you to worry."

"What kind of business?"

"I'm sorry Princess but I can't tell you that," he says sadly. He cups my cheek before leaning closer. "But you have nothing to worry about."

"I understand. Just promise you won't lie to me again."

"I never will." He smiles softly at me and I can't help but smile back. "Oh, I can give you a ride home tonight if you want."

I nod without hesitation, "thank you so so much!" I wrap my arms around him tightly and pull him into a hug. "I will miss you though."

"You'll still see me in school and everything," he chuckles.

"I know but still... It won't be the same."

"I'm going to be with you all the time still. I need to know you're safe," he smiles sheepishly. I giggle and he holds my hands in his.

A/N

Hi guys! i am soooo sorry i didn't update sooner. i've been super busy with school and friends etc but i have good news! my crush kinda likes me back:,) so yeah since it's been busy i'll probably update maybe 2 times a week!

xoxo,
ch💕