Hey! Those that have read my Who's that Girl update, will know all about my un-motivation towards my homework. Anyway, I still can't be bothered so I thought that I'd update Taken Away too! :)

hydrr: Good guess with Ash & thanks for all your lovely reviews too!

WALIXELA: I know what you mean with Emma in my 2 stories! I prefer Emma in this one, but Emma in Who's that Girl tries to create conflict with the others. It's been weird writing about the two different versions of the same character! Wait till you see what her reaction to Bella & Will is in this chapter ;)

By the way; check out my profile 'cause there's a story I'm considering writing/uploading called 'When I Grow Up.' Check it out & let me know yay or nay. Also I think I might do a Wella (current obsession) oneshot or story... hmmm?

This chapter is set 22 hours later & is in Emma's POV, but after this it will be back to Bella's and where we were up to after Cleo called Emma. Hope all that's not too confusing!

Enjoy the chapter (It's a long one! :) )
Cheddar Fetta

Chapter Ten: Meeting Up Part 1

Emma's POV

22 hours later

I looked up at the sound of my name and saw a guy with blonde curly hair & tanned skin. "Byron? What are you doing here?" I said.

Byron looked at his ticket and then above my head "Um, catching a plane?" he said as he put the ticket away. "By the way I think I have the window seat."

I tried to work out what he meant, when I realized I said "Right!" and I moved my legs to an awkward position for him to get passed me.

As he sat down he asked "And what are you doing here?"

I sat back relaxing a bit as I thought that the long flight might feel a bit shorter & less boring, considering I hadn't brought any books or anything to occupy myself.

"I was in Paris on a holiday with my family, when I heard that Rikki, you know her right, anyway she's been in a car accident back home."

His face, and particularly his mouth scrunched up a bit and he said "Oh no! Rikki… she's the brunette one isn't she? Will she be okay?"

I gave a small smile at Byron's hopeless memory and said "No Rikki's got blonde curly hair; she's the one with attitude. We aren't sure yet, she sounds pretty bad." I willed myself not to start crying.

We spent most of the plane trip talking & catching up and sleeping. I was so drained.

It turns out that Byron is currently on the pro circuit, and he's actually doing pretty well according to statistics.

Anyway, after 22 hours on the stuffy little plane, we finally landed.

I stepped out of humidity, into humidity of the Gold Coast's summer. I missed the clean, clear air and the bright, beaming sun, but most of all I missed my friends.

Byron & I said our goodbyes, and I went into the airport terminal to collect my luggage.

I got my phone out to call Cleo, when I saw 5 people walking in my direction in the distance. There was three blondes, 2 brunettes, whom I think were 3 guys and two girls. I looked down at my shoes as I called Cleo, feeling rude observing the young group.

I waited a while before the ringing sound stopped and I heard Cleo say "Hey Em, where are you? We think we can see you." I looked around, but couldn't see any obvious possibilities.

"Hold on, I'll wave" I said as I waved my arm in the air briefly.

"Yep, that's you" Cleo said happily.

"Do you know how weird that sounds Cleo… anyway I'll see you in a second, bye!" I said as I pulled my phone away from my ear & ended the call.

As we walked to each other, I could see there was definitely Cleo, Lewis & Zane, but another blonde boy & girl that I didn't know. Maybe they're family of Rikki's… but why would they come to get me from the airport? I really don't know who they were or why they were there.

"Hi!" I said to Cleo, Lewis and Zane as I hugged the 3. "Hi Emma" Lewis, Cleo & Zane said and Cleo added "I've missed you! We all have!" and I smiled.

I noticed the blonde boy and girl were just awkwardly standing behind the others. "How is she?" I asked and Cleo & Lewis looked at each other. "No change. She's still unconscious but we can go into her room and see her now" Cleo said as she yawned.

Cleo looked really good with her longer, straighter hair, but she looked really tired & exhausted.

Lewis looked different too, his hair was marginally shorter than when I left, but it suited him.

Zane had much shorter hair and his looks had definitely matured. Had his personality though?

Lewis did one of those awkward coughs, trying to get Cleo's attention to something, trying not to make it too obvious, but completely failing.

"Oh!" Cleo said, looking at Lewis & then the blonde's. "Emma, these are our friends Bella Hartley & Will Benjamin. Will & Bella, this is our friend Emma Gilbert." Cleo said, pointing to the appropriate person.

Will smiled and said "Nice to meet you Emma" putting his hand out, which I shook. Bella on the other hand, gave me a really friendly, happy smile and said brightly "Hi Emma. I've heard heaps about you, so it's great to finally meet you!"

Sure Will seemed nice and all, but with Bella there was something caring a real friendly vibe or feeling.

I felt like I should hate her, because she was my replacement, but I couldn't bring myself to actually hate her. We can all be friends can't we?

"You too Bella. It's a shame that you arrived after I left!" I said giving Bella a smile back.

Cleo & Lewis smiled to each other, while Zane looked like he was sleeping standing up.

"Alright! Let's go!" Lewis said as he and the other boys picked up my luggage & we headed off to the hospital.

A bit different to Who's that Girl hey! I think I prefer this way! :) hahaha

Like I said before, next chapter is back to when Cleo called Emma and fills in what happened in that time.

I think this story will be about 25 chaps (give or take one) and I've got plans for every chapter until the end.

Have a good one :) CheddarFetta (Please review! Good reward for me finishing my homework! I won't update when I'm satisfied with the amount of reviews for this chap)