Chapter 8 : Saying Good-bye

Nick and Jen didn't say much during the drive to the airport. The radio did most of the talking. They got to the airport and still hadn't spoke. Jen couldn't stand it anymore. She had to know how he felt.

"I love you," she blurted out.

"Oh, I love you too," he said and gave her a huge hug.

A hug so tight that she could barely breath. But she could've cared less. This was probably the last chance she would have to let him know how she truly felt. She breathed in Nick. She took him in for all it was worth. She took in the smell of him, the feel of him breathing on her neck, the way he held her, as if there were no tomorrow. Finally, he pulled away just enough to kiss her lips so tightly. She knew he was hurting badly. Why did she know this? Because, she was hurting too. Eventually, her plane was called and she left. No words, no affection, no resistance.

-------------------------------------------Nick---------------------------------

In my mind, I never thought it would come. I wasn't looking forward to it. I held her so tight. I was scared that there might not be a tomorrow for Jen and I. Then, I watched her walk away. For the third time in my life, I watched one of my prized possessions, my girlfriend, walk away from me. Far too many times, 'my girl' had walked out of my life. That was one of the downfalls of the music industry. I just stood there watching her board her plane. I couldn't move. She never looked back. I don't know how long I stood there. Finally, I snapped out of it. I walked back to the van and drove back to the hotel. Since I'm a guy, I didn't cry. I just felt this really sharp pain in my heart for Jen.

When I got back, I tried to close my eyes and sleep, but Jen filled my thoughts. 'What if she forgets you? What if she falls out of love with you because she gets tired of waiting for you to come back?' That was what usually what happened. Kevin always told me 'If they do that, their not worth having'. Normally that would help my broken hearts, but nothing could stop this pain. Jen was gone and there was nothing I could do about it. Nothing.

----------------------------------------Jennifer---------------------------------

I figured the best way to leave Nick, would be to just walk away and not say anything. So, that's what I did. As I walked away, I didn't look back. I boarded my plane with tears in my eyes. I found my seat and sat down. I knew I wouldn't see Nicky again for at least three months, probably more. I must have dozed off, because when I woke up, I was in Greenville. I got off the plane and walked into the airport. My mom saw me and wrapped me in a hug. I was glad to see my mom, but no matter how hard I tried, I wanted it so much to be Nick holding me. But it wasn't.

The End