Claire
"You! You foul, loathsome, evil little cockroach." My gaze was fixed on the screen in front of me, with my favourite movie playing. I've lost count now; I have watched this scene too many times to keep count. This is one of my all-time favourite scenes. It never gets old; it never gets boring. My undivided attention is on the screen, knowing what's next, but that doesn't make my excitement any less.
"Agh!" A smile takes over my face as the infamous scene plays in front of me.
"That felt good." My smile widens at the same time Hermione smiles, "Not good. Brilliant."
I can never get tired of this scene. It's just too good. Just as I'm about to focus again on what's playing, my phone vibrates in my pocket, making me pause the movie as I pull my phone out of the pocket.
Adam: If you could swap lives with any fictional character for a day, who would it be and why? 20:00 pm
Me: Hermione. Why? 20:02 pm
Me: That was so random. 20:02 pm
Adam: I don't know, that question just crossed my mind. 20:03 pm
Adam: You didn't answer the second part of the question, though 20:03 pm
Me: The second part? 20:03 pm
Adam: 'And why?' that part 20:04 pm
Me: Oh yeah. Have you watched Prisoner of Azkaban? 20:04 pm
Adam: You didn't even ask me if I'd seen Harry Potter. 20:04 pm
Me: YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED HARRY POTTER? Are you sirius? 20:05 pm
Adam:Woah woah, calm down. I've watched it 20:05 pm
Me:Then why did you say that? 20:06 pm
Adam: Cause you didn't even ask if I watched Harry Potter 20:06 pm
Me: Alright, valid. So have you watched Prisoner of Azkaban? 20:08 pm
Adam:Yes, I have 20:08 pm
Me: So, I was just watching it, and there's a scene in which Hermione punches Draco 20:08 pm
Adam: Yes, I know 20:09 pm
Me: So, since I was just watching it and also because I love Hermione, I'd be her if I could be a fictional character 20:10 pm
Adam: Makes sense 20:10 pm
Me: So, what's up? 20:10 pm
Adam: Nothing much, just reached home 20:12 pm
Adam: What are you up to? 20:12 pm
Me: On the flight. 20:13 pm
Adam: Oh yes, you're going on a vacation. 20:13 pm
Me: Yes. I'll be back in 4 days 20:14 pm
Adam: Can't wait to meet you when you're back 20:15 pm
Adam: That is, if you still want to 20:15 pm
Me: Of course, I want to 20:15 om
Adam: Meet you soon, then. ambrosia 20:16 pm
Me: Is that a nickname? 20:18 pm
Adam: Yes, it is. 20:20 pm
I felt heat rise up to my cheeks as I read the last message. Yes, it is. Ambrosia. I don't know what that means. I'll have to remember to google it later.
We talked for a while, and I caught myself smiling every once. I haven't felt like this for a long, long time. I don't know how to feel about this. Happy? Scared? Nervous? It's as if my heart couldn't decide and chose all of the above. It's strange, though. I take time to be comfortable with people, but not with him. I already felt comfortable with him. I went out with him, only after meeting him once before in that cafe. This was new; it felt strange. A good kind of strange. I just knew that I couldn't wait to meet him. I was really excited for this vacation, but now I'm even more excited for when this trip will end. I wish he could've come too. It'd be so fun. It would be so much better. I sighed, trying not to think too much about it.
I heard a cough, more to gain attention than an actual one and turned to look at Carl giving me a smirk.
I narrowed my eyes at him
"Who was he?" I heard him ask through the smirk and had to look away so he didn't see the blood rushing to my cheeks.
"No one."
"So you're blushing and all flustered over no one?"
Blushing and all flustered? The red on my cheeks darkened.
"I'm not-"
"Don't even try to deny it" he chuckled
I frowned at him and his smirk which only intensified
I folded my arms as I continued to frown
"Fine, I'll drop it if you don't want to tell me but be careful buddy, you're catching feelings if you don't already know that"
I sighed, relieved that he didn't question me more. And what he said just confirmed what I was trying to deny so much.
I tried to continue watching the movie, but I just couldn't. I couldn't focus. I decided to just stop watching it because, at this point, I wasn't even listening to what was going on on the screen. I took out my headphones from my bag, connected it to my phone, and started my playlist as I put on my headphones. I closed my eyes, leaning my head back on the seat, relaxing as the music played.
A sudden jerk on my shoulder woke me up. I didn't even realise it when I fell asleep. I couldn't understand what was happening as I looked over at the person who had done that. I looked at Carl, confused. I was very confused, but at the same time I felt a little tired too, so I just closed my eyes, resting my head on the seat. I felt a tap on my shoulder, making me open my eyes and turn my gaze at Carl.
"Wake up now, sleepyhead." I blinked, still not understanding why he woke me up. He rolled his eyes in irritation. "We're about to land." "Already?" He stared at me as if I said something like, 'The heat in Antarctica is deadly.' "Already? Girl,look at the time." I glanced at the time on the watch on my wrist. 5:28 am. It's been a whole day and I've just been sleeping through it? I must've been too tired. "Shit," I muttered. It had really been that long. How long was I asleep for? "Hello? Earth to Claire," Carl said, making me turn my attention to him. "right.sorry." "You're lucky that I'm pretty forgiving." I rolled my eyes at that statement, and then we both chuckled.
"Just be ready, ok?" "yeah." I said, looking around, checking that I had everything in place. I kept my headphones inside my bag after switching it off. I'd fallen asleep listening to music on it. I just sat in my seat as an announcement was heard over the speaker.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we have begun our descent into Denpasar. Please turn off all portable electronic devices and stow them until we have arrived at the gate. In preparation for landing in Denpasar, be certain your seat back is straight up and your seat belt is fastened. Please secure your carry-on items, stow your tray table, and pass any remaining service items and unwanted reading materials to the flight attendants. Thank you."
I took the bottle of mineral water placed on the tray table and kept it inside my bag. I then closed the tray table in front of me and kept my headphones back inside my bag after turning it off. I checked for my seatbelt, which was already fastened.
After some time, we landed safely, and just after we landed, another announcement played on the speaker.
"Ladies and gentlemen, Cacia Pacific welcomes you to Denpasar. The local time is 5:40 a.m. For your safety and the safety of those around you, please remain seated with your seat belt fastened and keep the aisles clear until we are parked at the gate. The captain will then turn off the 'Fasten Seat Belt' sign, indicating it is safe to stand. Please use caution when opening the overhead compartments and removing items, since articles may have shifted during flight."
I sat in my seat, talking to Carl a bit as I waited. After some time and another announcement later, the people started exiting the plane. Liam and Carl removed everyone's luggage, and then we too made our way to exit the flight.
I smiled as I felt fresh air hit my face when we were finally out of the plane. I took a deep breath, feeling relaxed.
But it didn't last long as I got another notification on my phone.
Unknown: Running away from me, are you? 5:55 pm
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