Chapter 12

The rest of the week seemed to fly by. Shawn and Belle spent all their time together, as did Brady and Chloe, Phillip and Taylor, and Eric and Mimi. It was time to head back to Salem which also meant that it was time for goodbyes. Phillip only has to say goodbye to Taylor for a while because she is going to live with her mother, Fay Walker, in Salem and will see them soon. Mimi on the other hand has to say good bye to Eric for good.

At the airport

"I'm going to miss you," said Mimi while she was hugging Eric. She could feel the tears forming in her eyes. She never felt as happy as when she was with Eric but now she has to let it all go.
"I'm going to miss you, too."

"I'll see you in September," said Taylor, giving Phillip a kiss which he responded to.
"I can't wait," said Phillip once the broke apart. Phillip gave Taylor one last kiss and headed to the jet where Shawn, Belle, Brady, and Chloe were waiting to take off.

"We will meet again, that's a promise," said Eric and he kissed Mimi one last time before she got on the jet.

The teens have been in the air for half an hour. Shawn is sitting with Belle, Chloe is sitting with Brady, and Phillip and Mimi are sitting by themselves.
"Maybe we should go talk to them," suggested Belle.
"Yeah," agreed Shawn and he went to talk to Phillip while Belle went to talk to Mimi.

"Hey man, you all right."
"Yeah, I just miss Taylor."
"Man, you are whipped. You have only been apart for a half hour."
"I know, but it feels likes it's been an eternity. I've never felt this way before. Not even with Chloe and I've only known Taylor for a week," confided Phillip.
"Yeah, I know. I feel the same way about Belle. I can't believe it took us so long to get together. You and Taylor got together the first day you met. Just be thankful you get to see her in September. Mimi's not that lucky."
"Yeah, you're right. September is in only a couple of weeks. True love can wait that long."

When Belle got to Mimi's seat, she notice right away that Mimi was crying so she sat down next to her and put her arm around her.
"Are you okay," asked Belle, the concern evident in her voice.
"Yeah, you don't have to worry about me," replied Mimi wiping her tears off her face.
"You can talk to me, you know. I'm your best friend and I just want to help."
"Thanks Belle. I never told Eric, but I think I love him. I've never loved anyone before. I may have fooled myself into thinking that I loved Shawn but with Eric, I'm not fooling myself. I love him, and now I'm probably never going to see him again." Mimi wiped away a stray tear.
"I wouldn't be too sure about that Mimi. I've seen the way he looked at you and I am willing to bet that you two will meet up again."
"You really think so," asked Mimi with hope in her voice.
"Have I ever lied to you?"
"No. Thanks Belle. You are the best friend I could ask for," said Mimi, already feeling a bit better.
"I feel the same way about you," replied Belle as she pulled her best friend in for a hug which was soon interrupted by Brady's voice.
"Okay everyone, we're here. Grab you bags and lets get going."
The gang grabbed their bags and headed home.

The End.