Alive and Well
~A Safe & LAX~
The heated California sun, tanned out skin as we walked across 29th street. Jack said the surprise was just a few buildings down. We have been walking for only 5 minutes since breakfast and the rays of the sun were already hot. This summer would be scorching.
"Jack," I said.
"Hmm?" I looked at him pleadingly. He knew I was wanting to know where we were going so badly. After a laugh he replied,
"We're almost there, besides, you already know I won't tell you." I groaned. He smirked at my impatience.
The ocean touching Seaford exported a salty aroma and the soft air collided with our skin turning warm to the sun's rays. We kept walking down the sidewalk and talking about random things. Ever since that day, we've been closer than ever and we learned how to talk without including our old friends and what happened that day which gives me a lot of comfort. Soon, we were entering the outskirts of L.A. and I kept looking up to the tall palm trees. Their branches would rustle together and make a rattling sound. I smiled. People would keep giving us looks. I think they were mainly on Jack... I hope.
Then, Jack stopped in front of a building and pulled me through the revolving door before I could read the sign. When we entered, my breath was gone.
A glossy tanned coffee colored tile covered the whole premises of this huge building. Amazing giant chandeliers hung from the roof. People dressed in business clothes walked around walking through different tunnels and hallways in the lobby. To get to the lobby, a very small staircase descended into the level area.
Jack pulled my hand and I followed his gaze. To a lady behind a black desk. We walked up. The desk was as tall as my chest, black and sleek. The lady behind was thin but very short. She had almost white hair that was tied back in a bun, but she was very young. She smiled and I returned it then, my gaze went to her name plate, Rose Savoja It read. My heart skipped a beat. Jack smiled.
"Hello, Name please."
"Jackson Brewer." he said very quietly. Her smile vanished although her eyes widened with a glow. Her smile came back and she pressed the radio on her desk,
"Send in Andrew, he's got a visitor." Jack smirked and turned to me.
"Why are we here?" I whispered. He just smiled. Then, a man walked up quite quickly. It made me jump behind Jack and I grabbed his hand.
"It's okay, I know everyone here." he whispered into my ear.
"Hello Jackson, follow me." he turned around after glancing at me and we walked towards him.
We descended down seven steps and we walked through the lobby. We reached the farthest, right hallway. As we entered, it was a shape of a tunnel but painted a dark grey with lamps. It wasn't a very dark, or scary place but it looked bright and nice. But, I did sense an eeriness. I pulled on Jack's hand tighter. He looked down at me as I returned his gaze. After many turns, Andrew finally stopped gestured us into a secured room. Jack nodded as if thanking him. I followed Jack into the room. It was small and a safe was at the end.
Everything was black but a nice one. Bright lights shined down and Andrew cut in front of us to open the black doored, golden handled safe. Once opened, a few boxes were inside. Jack grabbed a bag I never noticed in the room and he placed most of the stuff inside.
"So do you have any plans on where you are taking that?" Andrew asked Jack considering a 15 year old just placed a nice amount of money in his bag with a gun and filing records. Jack glared at him.
"Family issues won't be back for a few years." he muttered. My eyes widened but I just tried to go with it. I started to get nervous and hopefully no one noticed me starting to sweat. Where were we going? Once Jack was finished, he put the backpack strap around one shoulder and carried a piece of paper in his hands.
"Thanks Andy." he said. Andrew smiled and we returned to the Lobby. We exited the building and I caught a glimpse of Rose and Andy talking and looking at us. Jack started to walk deeper into L.A. and I raced to his side.
"WHAT. THE. HECK. JUST. HAPPENED." I whispered and yelled terrified.
"It's okay Kim, my parents left me this."
"Well okay, nothing's suspicious you know, two teens under age walking around the streets of L.A. with a bag oh! and what's in the bag? Thousands of dollars in cash and a gun maybe even some person records!" I said happily sarcastic. Jack chuckled then replied,
"Yes, it's a little weird but you'll see how people react to me." I was confused then, I looked out and people would smile at Jack.
"So, what's my surprise?" I asked. Jack smirked and just kept walking.
Finally, after 30 minutes, we reached... LAX?!
"Why the heck are we at an airport?" I asked. He smiled.
"Oh you know, getting a few tickets." my eyes widened.
"Wait, so we came all the way here to get tickets?"
"Here we go..." Jack sighed knowing he was about to get smothered in questions.
"Where are we going? Why are we leaving? Why didn't we bring any of our stuff? Are we running away?" Jack looked at me.
"Yes." was all he said.
"Oh." I just sighed. Usually, someone would have a freak out, but if you get to know Jack Brewer, you'll know that this is just another everyday activity. I'm glad I brought things like, phone, iPod, food, notepad and pen.
We walked into the airport and stood in line to the ticket booth.
"So, this is our appearance?" I asked. Jack looked at me.
"Yah why? Is it bad?" he said. I shook my head in annoyance.
"Okay pretend you're the lady at the booth. This is what she sees and is doing. Two kids about 15 are buying tickets to a place out of the country with a bag of who knows what inside-" Jack interrupted me and lifted up a piece of paper. Only I was able to see it.
"Oh, an all age ticket pass." I looked at him flatly. He smirked and put it in his back pocket. People would smile at Jack every few seconds.
"Okay, tell me why people always give you indirect attention?" Jack looked into my eyes.
"On the plane." he said. I smiled he did too. I was a little scared by the seriousness in his voice. Finally, it was our turn.
"Hello." she smiled. It died as she realized what we looked like.
"Hi, two tickets to Cozumel, Mexico." he said. My eyes widened and I almost choked.
"I need to see ID." she muttered. Jack brought the back off his shoulder and looked inside. He pulled out his passport. She looked at it then to Jack.
"Another tournament Mr. Brewer?" I felt Jack let out a sigh of relief
"Yes ma'am." He replied.
"Here are you tickets, and good luck." she replied as Jack traded the money for tickets. He smiled and we walked passed.
"You're such a liar."
"Well this liar is pretty awesome."
"And cocky." I muttered under my breath.
"What did you just say?" he asked. My eyes widened.
"Yes yes you are."
"Liar." he said.
"Well this liar is getting pretty good at it." he smirked. He grabbed my hand as he read the ticket. He gave one to me.
"Terminal A2 at 11:21am. That's in," he checked his watch, "30 minutes about."
"Okay." I replied. He lead us to the chairs and we sat and waited. I never realized how tired I was until I sat down. I almost instantly laid my head on his shoulder. He tensed but relaxed quickly. I was dozing off until I heard my name.
"Kimmy, Kim it's time to go." Jack said. I sat up.
"Wow it's been 30 minutes already?"
"Yes. Now let's go." Jack smiled. I got up and we walked hand in hand to the terminal.
R&R
~Lee:]
