Chapter 18 uploaded on November 27, 2015
Nikkie's POV
We are at the airport. Our first stop on tour is Texas. We were originally going to do the California shows first but since it's so close to Thanksgiving and we plan to spend the holiday with Mitch's family, we're starting in Texas.
I haven't told anyone yet, but I am actually really afraid of planes. Not of the heights, just something about them just makes me really nervous.
I didn't get a lot of sleep last night from thinking about the plane ride. I even got sick. I hope this goes okay.
We sit by our gate, waiting for our plane to arrive. I have my headphones and I'm listening to a song on my iPad that I got recently.
Because I'm almost terrified about us about to fly, I start tapping my foot really anxiously.
"Really good song, I'm guessing?" Avi notices me and chuckles. I look up and fake smile.
"Passengers on flight 2319 with A-boarding passes will now board," the lady at the computer by the gate announces. That's us. Well, here we go...
(Author's note: I just want to say really quickly that I am actually on a plane, flying, while writing this. LOL.)
We board the plane and choose our seats.
I sit next to the window, and then next to me is Scott, and then Mitch. Across the aisle is Kirstie, Avi, and then Kevin.
Soon enough, the plane starts moving.
I guess Avi can tell I'm nervous, because he says, "Hey Nikkie, pretend that we're on a dragon in the sky."
I smile. Of course Avi would put it that way.
Well, at least it helps me a little. Avi always knows how to make people feel better.
"Don't worry," Scott says. "We go on planes ALL the time. There's nothing to be afraid of," adds Mitch.
The flight attendant makes an announcement for everyone to put their phones and other devices on "Airplane Mode". Kirstie leans across the aisle and whispers loud enough for the 3 of us to hear. "Does anyone even care about airplane mode?"
She and I laugh.
Our plane takes off the ground, and I hold onto Scott's arm tightly.
"Are you okay?" he asks.
I'm shaking a little, but I still manage to say, "I don't know."
He hugs me and then holds my hand. I feel so protected.
I decide to go on my iPad.
I try to go online, but it doesn't connect.
'Darn you, wifi! I don't want to pay $8.' I think to myself and laugh.
I hear Scott and Mitch laugh as well. Oh, I guess I said that out loud.
I decide to just watch episodes of a TV show I downloaded.
We land in Texas.
It already feels so good to be back home.
Mike, Mitch's dad, was nice enough to let us all stay with them while we're here.
We grab our luggage and then head to the rental car place.
I get on wifi and go on my Twitter. I see a tweet from Mitch that says, " LushyPentaholic is dreaming of dragon planes. xD" and a picture of me sleeping on the plane. (That is my actual Twitter, go follow me if you want. XD)
I comment, "Thx..." I laugh. I scroll down and see a comment from Avi saying, "Hey, dragons are cool! (smile emoji and dragon emoji)"
I shut off my device and we drive to Mitch's parents' house.
When we arrive and ring the doorbell, Mitch's dad, Mike, appeared in the doorway.
"Hey, Mitch!" he cheers. "And of course, everyone else." Mike laughs.
He then looks in my direction and says, "Everyone else..." His voice dies out at the end.
Everyone is awkwardly silent for a couple seconds, and I hide the fact that I notice Mitch and Scott's linked hands leave each other's. I guess they didn't tell him about them being together either...
"Dad! Let's catch up," Mitch greets and hugs his father. Mike returns the hug and says hello to the rest of the band and I.
I'm sleeping on the floor of Mitch and Scott's shared room. Nel and Mike said l could sleep on the couch if I wanted; It's a nice couch, but not the most comfortable to sleep on all night. Other than that, there are no other rooms open, becuse the rest of the group is sleeping in them. I'm perfectly fine here, though. I have an air mattress that's comfortable.
I walk out to the backyard of my old house.
I look around at the plants. Mom has always loved decorating.
Just then, I hear the back door open and close. I turn around and see a boy standing there.
"Hi, who are you?" I ask.
He just looks at me. "Oh, that's right- you don't know me..." The boy pauses for a second.
"I'm your brother."
My heart beats fast. I don't have a brother!
"I don't have a brother, though..." I say.
He looks at the ground, then back at me. "You never knew me, because I died from a heart problem when we were born."
Wait, I have a heart defect too... But why didn't I die?
"I have a heart problem... So you died but I didn't- WAIT, you said 'we'?" I say.
He smiles. "I'm your twin." Now I really feel like I'm going to faint.
My brother continues, "We were each born with heart problems. Mine was more serious, and I needed imediate help. It didn't work, so I didn't make it. You were so lucky and didn't have something serious. You're going to be okay." He smiles and hugs me.
I'm crying my eyes out by now, but it feels great to have my brother here to comfort me. Oh, and one more thing...
I HAVE A BROTHER?!
"What's your name?" I ask quickly.
"Xander."
I smile back.
I wake up and pant. Wow, that was a little weird...
"What the heck..." I say, forgetting my parents are here as well.
"What?" asks Mitch.
I look at him. "I'm so sorry, did I wake you up?"
He rubs his eyes. "No. I was awake, just going online.. Besides, you don't have to be so sorry."
"Well, I had a really weird dream..." I smile kind of sadly.
Mitch yawns. "I'm going to see who's up and stuff." He sets his phone on the bed and kisses Scott's cheek before standing up. He walks out of the room in his black t-shirt and pajama pants.
I follow him and see Mike in the kitchen, making breakfast.
"Grandpa!" I greet, hugging his back. Mitch laughs.
Technically he is my grandpa.
"Hey, princess! How did you sleep?" he asks.
"Great!" I respond. I then remember my dream and am a bit sad. "Yeah, I slept pretty good."
"Great. Hey, you guys ready to eat a lot tonight?"
That's right, it's Thanksgiving!
"Yeah!" I answer happily.
Something suddenly makes me more happier. I see Avi enter the room and I giggle to myself as a plan comes to me.
"The princess has found the dragon!" I yell, and I run and jump on Avi's back. He is startled, but then runs over and drops me on the couch. I laugh so hard that my stomach hurts.
Hey, hey, hey! I really hope you liked this chapter of Someone to Save Me! It was a ton of fun to write this part. I added in occasional random humor, so hopefully you found that entertaining. :)
I also hope you thought the part with Nikkie's long-lost brother was kind of cool.
Sorry this was all in Nikkie's POV. I originally didn't plan for it to be that way, but oh well. :)
Oh, I should probably let you know that there will be a surprise at the end of next chapter. ;)
See you guys then!
~*Peace!*~