Leaving Day
It was the night before the boys were leaving. Ever since that night at the party, Joe has been spending more time with me. We did anything and everything for the rest of the week until he had to leave.
I've got to tell him
I thought as we had dinner with the family.
I looked across the table at him. As though he felt my gaze, he turned to look at me, and smiled.
I smiled back.
I've really got to tell him
I was pulled out of my thoughts by laughing. I looked over and saw everyone was laughing at something Frankie did. I smiled softly.
After dinner i helped Denise clear all the dishes, and clean them. We talked and laughed until Joe came in.
"Hey babe. You ready to go?" he asked.
I nodded and hugged his mother. "Goodnight Ayanna." She whispered to me.
I pulled back and smiled at her. She had that knowing look in her eye.
Oh god she knows
She winked at me. I rolled my eyes playfully at her.
Later that night, we lay in bed watching a movie. I was feeding him ice cream, and he was attempting to tickle me.
"Stop it!" i shouted for the like 20th time.
He just laughed and went back to watching the movie. After about 20 minutes, he turned to me and said, "I should be getting to sleep. I've got a big day tomorrow."
I smiled sadly, and nodded. We got under the covers, and snuggled up.
"I'm going to miss you." He whispered against my hair.
"Me too." I said.
"I love you." He kissed my lips.
"Ditto." I smiled.
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The next morning i just threw on a pair of A&F shorts, and a blue floral tank top, and some neon green converse.
As we drove to his parents' house, we didn't talk. The silence said everything.
When we got there, the big tour bus was in the drive way. We got out the truck, and walked over to his family.
"Hey guys." I said.
I got a lot of "Heys" and "How's it goin?"
I just laughed. We talked around for a while until it was time for them to go.
I turned to Joe, and my eyes welled with tears.
He got teary-eyed too, and pulled me in for a passionate kiss. I closed my eyes, and wrapped my arms around his neck. We finally pulled apart when needed to breathe. I gazed into his eyes as tears fell from both of ours.
"It's time to go." i heard Kevin say.
I sniffled, and kissed him hard one more time.
He stroked my cheek before turning.
No! I've got to tell him!
"Wait! Joe!" I yelled.
He turned around. "What is it?"
"I have to tell you something!" I shouted. "It's important."
He walked over to me, and put his hands on my waist. I rested my hands on his forearms.
It's now or never.
Third Person P.O.V.
Ayanna leaned in, and whispered something to Joe. He froze.
Ayanna P.O.V.
"Joe, please say something." I cried.
His grip loosened, and he started backing away.
"Please!" I shouted, tears running down my face.
He shook his head, and got on the bus.
I watched the bus drive away, and go onto the highway. I say his mother start walking towards me.
I shook my head, and ran.
I ran all the way down the street.
But as i ran fast around the corner, i couldn't help but widen my eyes as i saw those headlights…