Sorry, guys, this chapter is a little short. The next one with be longer ;D
Will glared at Jake, then at me. His eyes were filled with sadness, along with a mixture of fear and anger. I wasn’t sure what to do. Will was one of my best friends so long ago, and we’re probably still great friends, but I think my love for Jake is pulling me back. There were a few brief moments when Will and I stood, staring into each other’s eyes, and Jake gathering his thoughts. I had to make a decision. As much as I wanted to be with Jake, it felt as if I was bound to leave with Will. Somehow I had begun to lean toward deciding to leave with Will back to Chicago. It would be great to breathe in the city’s air again, and to experience winter and fall, too. But I vowed that I would never go home. Ever.
Jake placed his bony hand on top of my shoulder. I quickly turned my head to face him, but he was making eye contact with Will. What should I do? I asked myself, the question echoing inside of my mind; repeating itself over and over again. For a second, I could feel Jake’s gaze. I was now staring directly at Will again, shivers running up and down my spine.
“Will….” I whispered, focusing on the floor. “I think, I’m going to come with you.” I looked back at Jake, who was obviously bewildered. I couldn’t stare at him for too long, for the pain in his expression tore apart my heart. “I’m so sorry, Jake.” I whispered, holding back tears.
“Vanessa… W-why?” He asked quietly. His voice was shaky and almost hoarse, and I could tell Will was grinning a little bit with relief and joy, along with comfort.
“All passengers, please board the plane at this moment.” The pilot ordered over the intercom, the sounds surprising all of us; we had all forgotten that this was so urgent, and that this had to end now.
“Goodbye, Jake. I’ll miss you, and I’ll visit sometime, I swear.” I said, tears welling up in my eyes. Will was pulling me by the arm as I still got my last glimpse of Jake’s frightened face; as if he was abandoned and all alone now. I was crying terribly hard at this very moment, water streaming down my cheeks and smashing onto the tiles. I moved my lips, forming the word ‘help’.
Jake’s eyes widened, and I could hear a faint gasp emanating from his mouth. I couldn’t hold it in any longer. I couldn’t let Will drag me further from what my heart desired. Let’s face it; I wouldn’t be able to live if Jake wasn’t there with me, at my side, every minute of my life.
“Jake!” I screamed, catching both Will and Jake’s attention. My voice pierced through every other noise in the airport, though nobody else was within a mile radius of us. This section of the airport had already escaped onto the airplane.
Will had shoved his hand across my mouth, applying a great amount of pressure. More and more tears were rolling across my face, and I was now visibly shaking. I couldn’t help it; I was so terrified that I didn’t dare defy Will or shout for Jake’s rescue. However, Jake jolted up to me, reaching for my hand, but Will had already pulled me to the doorway to the plane. My heart was pounding immensely. Jake could imply that I was scared out of my mind. I stumbled as Will continued to drag me, but Jake was halted by one of the flight attendants.
“Do you have a ticket?” She asked him sternly, holding out her hand to imply that the ticket would be needed to board the plane. Will had thought this through too well; he had already purchased a ticket before hand for me, knowing that I wouldn’t deny Will’s demand. That moment that Will and I had gazed at each other, Will had whispered, ‘Vanessa, come with me, or Jake could be in lethal danger. I snuck a knife onto the plane.’ Will had slightly opened his pocket in his dark blue coat, just enough to reveal a glint in the blade. I didn’t want Jake to die. Especially if I was the cause.
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