I stood in the airport with Will close behind, suitcases stood next to us, queueing for the check in machine. Will's head all of a sudden brushed past my ear as his whole body was pressed against mine, his chin resting on my shoulder. I wouldn't usually notice or care, but I was pretty sure I felt his entire crotch against me. As usual with all of our road trips or travel, he probably wasn't wearing underwear again. I had to say something because I don't know why, but it was distracting me, my head turned slightly to look at him and whispered, `I think the machine is broken, and we've been stood here for 10 minutes'
Will groaned and rubbed his body around slightly, but didn't pry away, he got a little closer. Some stranger walked past, and we caught eyes. In that moment I realised we probably looked like a couple. Sure, we play around and are touchy feely now and then. But I was instantly uncomfortable with the whole concept, and told him to hold our spot whilst I walked over to find a toilet.
Why was he making me feel like this? I felt the line had been crossed and nothing was friendly anymore, but something more. I immediately erased the thoughts of him in my head and called my mum, as a promised, to let her know we're about half an hour away from going through security.
beep beep, beep beep
`Hello? Are you okay? Did you get there safe? When are you taking off?' my mum said in a worried tone, I sighed just loud enough so she might hear me, but enough for me to express my mood.
She apologised before I was about to pretend everything was okay, `Sorry, we only spoke about how much I can be last night, let's start over... Hiya Harry, excited?'
I laughed slightly as I could tell she was getting all flustered, Mum, I'm fine, we're fine, everything is great, I didn't mean to get like that with you last night, I just have some stuff on my mind and, I guess I thought you were the problem, so I had a go, I'm sorry and I love you as always' I was disappointed in myself for backing down so much Oh honey, don't worry we all get like that sometimes, but whatever it is that's on your mind, you can talk to me whenever you want! About absolutely anything, and you best not let it ruin your trip!'
I passively laughed to stop her, No, of course it won't' I said smiling slightly, Good. Now, I know you're well aware, but, what Will has done for you means everything to me, and you, only someone special would do that for someone else, that's more than friendship- that's like friendship for life! I'm so happy that you've found some amazing friends so soon into university, this is just a month! Imagine where you'll all be in 3 years-As she was talking about how much I and Will meant to each other, my eyes shifted around the airport in a sense of urgency, while my brain raced for an answer, I was overwhelmed and emotional all of a sudden, I felt myself start to tear up a little, I cut her off on her unintentionally painful speech,-Yeah it's... quite something, I'm not sure how I can show him how much it means to me, my first time abroad, with my best friend!' I laughed as I felt a lump in my throat.
My mind was a total mess, what the fuck was going on? Everything hurt and I couldn't figure out why. I was scared my mum could figure out how I was feeling through the phone.
Anyways, you best be off, grab me a keyring and loads of amazing photos, I'm so proud of you, and love you more and more, and I can't wait to see you when you're back, you're dad's had a look at your car and he thinks you've got a complete bargain! Quite the compliment considering how bloody arrogant he's being recently!' I heard my dad interrupt her Oi!' they both laughed while I tried to listen to what she was saying so I could follow on the conversation. I cut her off to escape the torture, `Love you too, both of you. Okay I think I'm... yep, I'm next in queue! Gotta dash, Love you, bye!' I could finally hang up.
I breathed in deeply through my nose, and out through my mouth.
Will gave me a big obnoxious wave, I think he was giving me the heads up to head back to the queue.
I had to wipe my eyes before I made my way back to Will, my phone buzzed as I walked out of washing my face in the toilets and filling my pocket in tissues.
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New Message From: Mum
Love you so much, have an amazing time! Me and your dad have sent $120 to your account to get yourself some nice trainers or whatever, remember to thank Will again xx
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New Message From: Will
Yo, our queue got moved cause you decided to spend about 4 hours on the toilet, and idk how to describe where, but it's near that weird pastry shop we laughed at earlier? Like, there's a sign that says JFK flights near that, so just walk around that area and keep an eye out :) call me if you get lost