Chapter 4 - Journey

   When we reached the main floor, Toby dragged me and my luggage to the boarding area. In minutes we were onboard the plane. Toby must have known I was going to say yes to go with him because he already had the tickets in hand. First class tickets I have to add! The seats were amazing. Cream leather seats, loads of leg room and bucks fizz ready to drink in the cup holder. I felt so spoilt. I wonder how Toby got all of this money to buy everything. No, that didn’t matter. All that mattered was I was with him and I was getting out of this horrid country. Forever I hope. 

   “Jade, are you alright?” Toby asked after takeoff.

   “Yeah, why wouldn’t I be? I’m with you. I feel safe with you” I answered with a smile.

   “You look, you know, not as confident as you were before we boarded”

   “Maybe because I had your hand in mine” I said in a soft, flirty voice as I looked into his kind eyes.

   “That could change.” Toby slid his warm hand into mine and gave me a little wink.

   “Thank you” I mouthed and I cuddled up into his shoulder and fell asleep.

~♥~

   When I woke up, we had already entered America. It was 2 in the morning and I was wide awake. I looked over at Toby and he was already looking at me. He smiled at me.

   “Morning sleepy head” He said as he stroked the side of my cheek.

   “Morning Toby” I smiled, “How much longer ‘til we land do you think?”

   “I would say about an hour? An Hour and a half maybe? You could go back to sleep if you want”

   “No thanks, I got some questions I need you to answer for me” I shyly said as I sat up and fixed my hair.

   “Go for it. We got time” He answered and squeezed my hand. I forgot totally that we were still holding hands but if felt so natural.

   “You know me more than I know you, so I really want to know you better. Tell me about you? I know that’s a dumb question but, like, you know. It’s something I would like to know?”

   “Well, I’m Toby Smith. I am in love with a girl named Jade Johnson” He looked at me and I blushed deeply, “I like football, hockey and I’m into cars. I only think about you and I think that’s it?”

   “So, how old are you? I mean… not in this life time but all together?” I questioned.

   “Erm, I think the last time I counted I was about 1, 842 years old… and that was 495 years ago so I am 2, 437 years. You’re 5 years younger than me so you are 2, 432 years ol-“

   “I ONLY ASKED ABOUT YOU NOT ME!!!” I nearly shouted. About 6 people turned to look at us but looked away in seconds. 

   “Not to loud Jade” Toby practically laughed.

   “But now I feel… old!”

 

   “That's because you are Jade. I am as well but that doesn't mean you're not perfect. You are… and I love you” He soothed me.

 

   “I'm not perfect, no one is perfect Toby. Even you know that”

 

   “Maybe so, but a person can look perfect in someone’s eyes” Toby squeezed my hand again, and I squeezed gently back.

 

   “You always know the right thing to say” I snuggled up into his shoulder again.

   “I speak the truth, and it's the truth which make you happy most” He said as he stroked my hair and rested his head on mine.

 

   “But the truth can hurt” I answered half heartedly.

 

   “Only when said at the wrong time”

 

   “Toby, you know what, I'm starting to remember some my past. And I remember saying to you something like… erm, 'well... we have our moments don't we and whatever happens you will make me smile when you talk to me, I can't help but smile at you. I want to be with you forever…’ does that sound familiar?” I asked him nervously. 

   “Yeah, yeah it does. It was the first time you said you loved me.” Toby pulled his head away so he could look at me for a second and said, “Do you remember the rest of it?”

 

   “I think I said after that I love you and nothing could change the way I feel about you"

 

   “It’s so good to hear you say it again, word for word” Toby pulled me in for a hug and I fell asleep in his arms for the rest of the journey. As I woke the plane had landed, Toby gently touched my warm cheek as I sorted myself out. Alaska, and this is where the fun begins...

Author's Note

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