Let's go!
Okay, so what I just heard from my girlfriend was surprising. I wouldn't have taken her as the pure teenage girl type but that was okay if she didn't want to do anything more intimate…yet. Honestly, I would just laugh and walk out if I was ten years younger. I meant, who would assume the super flirty, perky, confident and spontaneous Eliza Minnick who had pursued me since the day we had met to be someone without a very active sex life? That sounded ridiculous! But she was my girl and I wanted her with me, so yeah, it was okay because she mattered to me. She was all that mattered. Of course it would be so much better if she decided sooner that she was ready to take the next step because that would be easier for me. God, she was always stunning and I needed to try so hard to keep my hands to myself. But I could wait, until she was sure that she wanted to do that with me. I had always been ready for her, especially after the 'Washington terrorist attack' but I wouldn't mind waiting for her if that would do our relationship good. In the meantime, I would just make her happy with other things.
'Why the hell would I say yes to this trip with you? I still have no idea where we are going! Arizona, this is insane!' My girlfriend was rambling here, in the cab on our way to the airport but she was cute and I loved that I had surprises for her.
'I promise, you won't regret it!' I giggled and she noticed what I meant here.
'You thief!' She playfully rolled her eyes before laughing out loud.
'Yeah. I am. I stole your heart. ' I responded nonchalantly. I meant it and I was so glad that I had done it and now I was about to go on this vacation with my girlfriend for the first time. I just wanted her to be happy and us to know more about each other. I hoped everything would go smoothly and we would come back with stronger bonds. Glancing my right, she rested her head on my shoulder. The perfect silence fell between us but her sweet smile appeared at the corner of my eyes.
'Thank you.' We received our boarding passes after checking in at the kiosk. Carefully observing Eliza's reaction. She read the destination on them and looked at me with her jaw dropped and eyes widened.
'What? Is there a problem with it?'
'Arizona, are you kidding me? You are taking me to London?' I nodded with agreement. 'You have no idea I have always wanted to visit England! You are the best!' She leant in and pressed her lips against mine. 'Thank you baby.'
'You're welcome. Well, London is only the first stop of our English trip. I have other places planned. I think you'll like them.' I gave her a quick peck before we made our way to the security check.
Flying had always been hard for me but I would still do it if I needed to. Having Eliza beside me made everything easier but it still wasn't pleasant sitting on the plane when it was about to take off.
'Arizona.' I was too concentrated on my own thoughts and fear. 'Baby, are you okay?'
'Huh, what? Yeah, I'm fine. Did you need me for something?' Eliza was staring at me with her intense eyes.
'I just wanted to ask you if you needed anything… Arizona, you know you can tell me.' She looked really serious. I wondered if she had already known what was on my mind.
'I can't deny that you know me well.' I sighed. 'I don't particularly like flying, especially after the plane crash. It was horrible. I still fly when it is necessary but I'm not very comfortable on the plane. But as soon as we land, I will feel great. Sorry, I don't want to ruin our trip. Let's not talk about this! Shall we talk about our fun trip ahead?' I feigned my smile. In fact, I was so nervous but I didn't want Eliza to feel weird sitting next to me who was ruining her mood.
'No, this is not okay Arizona.' She took my hand and continued looking at me. 'You shouldn't be sorry. I should be. You don't like flying but you have planned this trip for us. Me. I am beyond grateful that you are taking me on this exciting trip. So you aren't ruining this at all. I care about you. Don't ever speak to me as if your feelings do not matter to me. Okay?' She sounded harsh.
'But you really don't need to share my fear or go through it with me. I'm okay on my own. I mean, doing this.'
'Say that again and I will find another seat on this plane and leave you alone here.' She kept staring at me with her green eyes and they were so pretty and I couldn't look away. 'I'm your girlfriend. You said you wanted us to get to know each other better in this trip and I told you about me a lot. It's time for you to return the favour.'
'There's really no need for you to...'
'Bye Arizona.' She was about to get up and leave.
'No! Don't go! Sorry.'
'Just listen to me okay? I'm here for you. I'm always here.'
I took her face with both of my hands. Kissing her like nobody was in the surrounding, we pulled each other closer. She kissed me back hard with her hands in my hair but she pulled back eventually.
'There are people here! Everyone is looking at us!' Eliza blushed and pushed me away when I tried to kiss her again.
'But I need some distraction!' I stated as a matter of fact.
She opened her mouth but had nothing said. 'Okay, you win. Just one more only!' I pulled her closer and quickly pressed my lips on hers. A soft moan released from her instantly and I loved that. I could finally spend all my time with her now and kiss her every day. Thinking about the two weeks ahead of us was enough to make me smile hard. She gave me a final peck and then laced our fingers together.
'You know I'm a good listener?' Her voice was soft and I knew I couldn't say no to her anymore.
'Well, sometimes I still dream about the plane crash when I'm anxious. It was awful. I hear everybody screaming in the dream as if I am back there in the woods. I usually get scared and woken up in sweat in the middle of the night but I have dreamt less of it lately. I have been better now. Still, whenever I fly, I get a little scared even though I clearly know that plane crashes don't happen all the time.' Eliza tightened her grip on my hand to remind me of her presence and that she was with me.
'It's going to be alright. You're doing great. So why don't we talk about our plans? That will be a good distraction! What have you got for us?' She tried to lighten the mood with her happy voice.
'Okay, I think you'll like my plans. We're going to different parts of England apart from London. Don't worry, I'm sure you have packed all the right outfits if you followed my guidance.'
'Now you are making me nervous. I never went on a vacation without knowing what exactly I will be doing.'
Leaning my head on her shoulder with our fingers laced made me feel so peaceful. 'Do you trust me?' I asked softly.
'Of course, more than anything.'
'Then there's nothing you need to worry about.' Closing my eyes as I found a comfy position to lean against Eliza.
I usually would use some wine to help me sleep on the plane but the comfort from Eliza just made my eyes heavy and I didn't need anything or anyone else to distract me from my fear. I liked having company when flying. I also liked that Eliza and I could reassure each other on different things. Falling asleep in her embrace was a most peaceful flying experience so far for me lately.
'And I'm here. So no worries for you too.' Feeling a gentle kiss on my forehead, I knew I was safe with my girl and I could just recharge a bit without being anxious.
Thanks for reading! I'm so grateful that you're still following my story!
