Goodbye Girl

Jamie pulled up in front of the airport. He saw Emily leaning against a wall inside. He took a deep breath, shifting the clutch to park. He climbed out of his car and walked in. Emily stood up straight when she saw him. He noticed she was frowning and her cheeks were damp. He walked to her, wrapping his arm around her shoulders. She sobbed into his chest as he rubbed her back. She pulled away and wiped her face. As angry as she had made him, Jamie hated seeing her like this. He wiped a stray year that escaped.

"I'm sorry." She sighed.

"Hey, it's okay. We're okay." He hugged her again.

They broke apart and Jamie grabbed her bag. He led her to his car, where he tossed her luggage in the back. She climbed into the passenger's seat. He got to the driver's side. They drove in silence. Jamie glanced at Emily and saw the sad expression she had.

He reached his large paw over and squeezed her thigh in a comforting sense. She grabbed his big hands with her two. She wrapped her arms around his single arm, resting her head on his shoulder. He kept his hand resting on her thigh.

When they arrived at Emily's apartment, she sat up. She let out a sigh, frowning at it. He frowned at her. She looked back at him.

"If you're not still mad, could you stay the night?" She begged.

He nodded. "I want to know why you're home so soon."

He climbed out of his car. He grabbed her luggage and followed her to her door. They got inside and settled before they cuddled together on the couch. Jamie played with Emily's hair as she laid in silence.

"So, what happened with James?" Jamie broke the silence.

"He's happy with Amber and I didn't want to be there and make it hard for them." She explained. "He thought I wanted to get back with him but I just wanted him back in my life."

"I want you back in my life." Jamie sighed.

"Move back in." Emily shot up. "Please. I hate this place without anyone in it. It's not a home."

He laughed. "I can't do that, Em." He rubbed his face.

"Did I make you that mad?" She whined.

He shook his head. "You don't even see it."

"See what?" She furrowed her brows.

"Have you ever wondered why I was so upset about you and Tyler?" Jamie asked.

"Because I hurt him." She suggested.

"No, because you hurt me." He stated. Emily became more confused. "I've been in love with you since the day you walked into my life with your hand in James'."

"Are you kidding?" She chuckled.

"Why would I kid about that? You're the most important person in my life and I've been trying my hardest to keep this shit from you to keep our friendship but I don't care anymore." He explained.

Emily stared at him before she climbed on top of him. She lowered her face to his. Her breathe was shaky. She pressed her lips to his and it went on from there.

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