A Week Later

After one of the best weeks of my life and saying good-bye to all of my kindergärtners, I packed up my stuff and am now on my way to the airport.

After getting through security and everything else we made our way to the gate. I still had 10 minutes, so I sat down with Evan on one side of me and Randy on the other side. John said "I guess I'll say good-bye first."

I stood up and hugged John, who hugged me back tightly. "I'm going to miss you John" I told him.

"I'm going to miss you too Ava." he told me "It's going to feel so weird not having you around, helping keep me and Randy in order. Now who's going to cook dinner?"

I let out a laugh and said "You two will be fine and manage without me."

"I know, but I'm so used to having you around that the though of you being gone... well it hurts."

"Oh John" I said tearfully, hugging him tighter.

"Be good Avary," he said tearfully "Teach those kids everything you can and learn as much as you can and come home to us soon."

"I will John, I promise."

He kissed my forehead and said "Love you Ava."

"Love you too John" I said back, kissing his cheek.

He pulled away, sitting down and wiping at his eyes.

Randy came over to me next and pulled me into his arms, tears pouring down his face. "I don't want you to go," he sobbed "I'm going to miss you so much."

"I know Ran," I said tearfully "I'm going to miss you too."

"You know that no matter what I say or do, deep down I am so proud of you?"

"I know Ran."

He pulled away to look into my eyes. "You are everything I could ever want in a little sister," he whispered "And I know that you'll be fine on your own in England."

"Thank you Ran," I whispered "That means a lot to me."

"Be good. Keep in touch. Don't talk to strangers. Eat all your vegetables. And most importantly remember that you have an older brother, a future brother in law and a boyfriend who love you to death and will be missing you like crazy."

"I know Ran. I love you too."

He kissed my forehead and pulled me in fro another tight hug. I began to sob on his shoulder as he sobbed on mine. After a minute he pulled away and sat down next to John who handed him a tissue.

Then Evan stood up and I just broke down. He pulled me into his arms and said "Don't cry. You don't need to cry. We'll be together again soon."

"I can't help it," I told him "I'm going to miss you so much."

"I know. I'm going to miss you too, but I know this isn't good-bye, it's I'll see you later."

I pulled away and said "You always look at everything so positively Evan."

"I know," he said grinning "So please don't cry or be sad. We'll be together again soon."

"I love you so much Evan."

"And I love you so much too Avary."

He pulled me into a passionate kiss which brought tears to my eyes. When we pulled apart and he saw that I was crying again he wiped at my eyes and whispered "I don't want the last image I have of you until I see you again is one of you crying. I want the last image I have until I see you again to be one of you smiling for me."

I wiped at my eyes, then gave Evan a smile which made him smile too. "That's my Avary" he whispered, kissing me again.

Just as we pulled apart I heard my flight being announced. Grabbing my bag I hugged and kissed everyone one more time before going to the ticket taker.

For the first time in my life I'm not going to be Avary Orton, younger sister of Randy Orton. I'm going to be Avary Orton, kindergarten teacher.

I wonder what the next year has in store for me...

I guess I'll find out when it gets here...

So Avary is on her way to England, beginning a whole new life for herself.

Will it go well?

Will it go badly?

And will her and Evan last?

You'll find out next chapter!

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