Page 27 of The Perfect Spiral
True, but they don’t compare to my baby dolls kisses :) xx
Knox
Ok so one kiss is a start! Safe flight baby doll :) xx
I rolled my eyes at his message and let out a small laugh as I made my way to my gate. I must have looked like a madwoman, laughing to myself.
I found my seat on the plane and settled in. Appreciate this, it won’t happen until you’re making your own money, Alex, I reminded myself.
As the plane prepared for take-off, I browsed through the movie options for my flight. I reclined my chair for added comfort. It was time to head back to college.
Chapter 12
Arriving at four in the morning wasn’t exactly ideal, but at least the airport was relatively deserted. I stepped out of LAX into the pickup area, where I spotted Wes leaning against his truck, engrossed in his phone.
As I approached, he looked up and opened his arms wide, inviting me into a hug. I happily obliged, stepping into his embrace.
He smelled amazing—like minty shower gel. I took a deep breath, trying to imprint his scent into my memory, in the least creepy way possible, of course.
“Hey Alex, how was the flight?” he asked.
I leaned back to look up at him, but didn’t step out of his arms. “It was really good actually! Knox bumped me up to first class, which was cool.”
I felt Wes tense up, then relax a little. He flashed me a smile, his teeth perfectly white against his tan skin. Damn this boy!
“I see he’s trying to buy your affection,” he chuckled, shaking his head. His sandy blonde hair fell across his forehead, and I couldn’t help but laugh.
I pulled away to load my bags into the trunk, but Wes beat me to it. “Here, let me get those! You must be tired?” I nodded, grateful for his help. I was exhausted.
I never sleep on planes. I don’t know how people do it. It’s too noisy.
We both climbed into the truck and Wes started the engine, pulling away from the airport into the quiet darkness. The streets were peaceful, with only a few cars in sight.
“Hey, so your brother told me to remind you to call him whenyou land!” Wes said. I nodded and asked if I could use his Bluetooth speaker in the car to make the call.
After connecting me, I dialed Kyle’s number and waited. On the third ring, he picked up, groaning and cursing about the early hour.
“Ugh! I regret telling you to call me now! I need my beauty sleep!” he mumbled.
“Well, thanks, bro! It’s nice to hear from you too, glad to know you were so worried about me. And yes we all know you need your beauty sleep because you look awful when you don’t get enough of those z’s.”
Suddenly, another groan echoed through the phone. Wes and I exchanged wide-eyed glances, realizing there was someone else in Kyle’s bed. Jesus, Kyle, keep it in your pants for one night!
“Kyle! Fuck that’s so gross! Can’t you keep it in your pants for one night? Jesus! Why would you answer my call with a girl right next to you? Now I have images in my head!” I exclaimed, waving my arms around in exasperation.
“Relax sis, it’s Knox, we fell asleep watching 21 Jump Street,” he groaned.
“Oh, well I don’t know if I should be relieved or worried that you two are in the same bed together? Is there something you’re not telling me, Kyle?” I teased.
Wes burst into laughter. “I always wondered the same thing!” he said, joining in on the teasing.
“Shut the fuck up Wes!” Knox roared through the phone, causing me to laugh even harder. Clearly not a morning person!
“Chill man! Take a fucking joke!”
Suddenly, the mood shifted. “Don’t tell me what to do!” Knox snapped.
Kyle intervened, “Woah, what is with you two! You’ve been fighting so much lately?”
