We're all silent as we walk through the airport, none of us really knowing what to say in this moment. My heart feels like it might shatter into a million pieces at any moment, my words stuck in my throat. Jamie's hand in mine feels like an anchor, holding me down, keeping me from drifting off. I try to soak in what it feels like to be in his presence as much as possible, not wanting to forget the way his hands fit in mine or the scent of his cologne lingering on the sweater of his that I'm currently wearing.

    We all have flights at around the same time, all to different destinations. Bailey dropped us off, saying her goodbyes at the doors of the airport. I'd be seeing her in a few weeks when she came out to LA for the golden globes, but that didn't make saying goodbye any easier. Jack was headed to Virginia for a bit before heading back to California to film something starting in the new year. Lilly is off to Colorado to ski with her parents for the holidays before coming back to California.

    Everyone would be close enough. I would see Lilly all the time and hang out with Jack and Bailey whenever they're in the state, but Jamie? He was flying across the ocean, over 5000 miles away from me.

    "You okay?" His voice is so quiet I almost miss what he says. Jamie stops walking, tugging on my hand for me to stay for a moment, moving closer to me. I'm greeted with a piercing storm cloud blue, eyes laced with concern and sadness.

    I don't bother lying, shaking my head, "I wish we didn't have to say goodbye." I mumble sadly.

    "I know," Jamie reaches his hand up to tuck a stray piece of hair behind my ear, letting his hand linger on my cheek as he frowns, rubbing comforting circles along my cheekbone with the pad of his thumb. "I don't either."

    "I could just come with you," I offer, shrugging.

     "You know I want that," Jamie chuckles, his frown growing deeper, "but what about your dreams? If you wanna be a songwriter, LA is the place to be. Remember, you owe me a song, Trouble." 

    We'd talked about my music last night, legs tangled under the sheets of my bed, head resting upon his chest, listening to his heartbeat. I admitted that I was going to start recording some demos and submitting my songs to other artists and shows. "I know," I sigh, leaning into his touch, eyes never leaving his.

    "I'm going to text you all the time," he reassures me, moving closer to lean his forehead against mine, breath tickling my lips as he speaks, "and call you so often, you'll get sick of me."

    "That's not possible," I mumble, reaching on my tiptoes to connect my lips to his, hands moving to rest on his chest, fingers clutching to the material of his shirt, pulling him closer. We're in a crowded airport, people walking by, and voices speaking over one another as announcements are made over speakers.

    Yet it feels like Jamie and I are the only ones in here right now. Everyone else has fallen away for a moment, and it's only us.

    "Are you scared?" I ask him once we've pulled apart, my forehead resting against his, as Jamie's arms encircle around my waist, hugging me close. Jamie hums, confused as to what I am referring to, "about the future?"

    Our future. I think as a tear streams down my face. I can picture myself with Jamie in the future so clearly, more clearly than I've ever been able to envision anything before. I can see us getting a place together in London. I could make my music there, and he could continue acting.

   And we'd be so happy.

    "Sometimes," he whispers, "I don't know what our futures hold, Eden; but I do know, no matter what, you're in it." His words send a wave of relief through me, "This long-distance thing isn't forever, okay? Just for now."

     "Okay," he must be able to hear the tears in my voice because he pulls back slightly to look at me, frowning when he sees the tears pouring down my cheeks. Jamie gently catches a tear with his thumb, pressing a kiss against my cheek. "Do you think you have space in your flat for me?"

    Jamie laughs at my forwardness, nodding his head, "I think I can make some," he reassures, leaning down to kiss me once more. He smiles against my lips, and my heart flutters as my hands reach up, tangling in his hair.

    "Attention passengers, flight 256 to London has now been moved to gate 23," a voice over the speakers breaks off our moment, "your flight will be boarding shortly."

    Jamie sighs against my lips, pulling me into a hug once we break apart, his buried in my shoulder as he lifts my feet off the ground slightly, "I should go," he whispers, breath tickling my neck. I hum in agreement, wrapping my arms around his shoulders.

    "You two are so cute it's sickening," Lilly says loudly, walking over. I peek over to see her Trinity and Jack, all with Starbucks' now in their hands. Jamie puts me down, but he doesn't let me go far, wrapping his arm around my waist as we turn to face the others, "so, what're the plans for Christmas?" She asks Jamie, brow quirked.

    "The usual," he shrugs, using his other hand to ruffle his fingers through his hair. His gaze flickers over to Trinity before looking back at Lilly. "My nan comes over, and we eat way too many. You?"

     "Skiing in Colorado," She nods, "and then back to LA for New Year's."

     I already knew all of this, Lilly and I had plans to go to some party together on New Year's Eve. We figured we were both dateless for the night, so why not hang out together, "wait," Jack turns to look at Lilly, who he towers over in height, "you're in LA for New Year's too? I start filming a few days later."

    Jamie nudges me subtly, a smirk on his lips when I turn to look at him. We spoke briefly last night about how it seemed the two of them were doing nothing to progress their relationship further, despite their obvious feelings for one another. We decided we should probably give them a gentle nudge in the right direction, and what better night than New Year's Eve?

    "I am," Lilly smiles at him before looking at me, "You should join us. I've tickets to this party in LA. We get to dress up and dance..."

    "I'm in," Jack nods, with zero hesitation.

     "What are you doing for New Year's, Jamie?" Trinity asks a little too excitedly.

      Jamie shrugs, "Probably just go to a pub with my mates. I start filming on a project the next day, so nothing too crazy."

      "That was the most British thing you've ever said," I laugh, teasingly rolling my eyes. Another announcement plays over the speakers, this time announcing that early boarding was starting for the flight to London, "I don't want to say goodbye."

    "Then don't," Jamie shakes his head, leaning down to press a kiss against my temple, "I'll see you soon," he promises, lips lingering on my skin. He then whispers quietly for only me to hear. "I love you, Eden Bliss."

    I turn to hug him again, mumbling into his chest, "I love you, Jamie Flatters."

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baileybass I FEEL THIS

user1 when your celeb crush potentially has a girlfriend, but at least she's a swiftie

misstrinitybliss I'm not lying she just keeps playing it on repeat. I'm concerned.

lilgibs I'm sobbing at my gate rn looking at this...

jackchampion *cough* photo creds *cough*

user2 okay, but this has to be Jamie right?

user3 BUT YOU'RE IN LONDON AND I BREAK DOWN CAUSE ITS NOT FAIR WHEN YOU'RE NOT AROUND

user3 this is definitely Jamie omg

zoesaldana sending hugs sweetheart🩷

jamieflatters I'll see you soon, Trouble❤️
— edenbliss not soon enough😭😭

Ahhhh this was just a tiny filler. We've got Christmas coming up and then some drama perhaps..,
Hehe stay tuned