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Chapter twenty seven: Los Angeles

Suitcases scattered across the once depleted floorboards as Evan sadly looked at me and his mother. "Im going to miss you all, so much"

Cupping his face with my hand I smiled warmly "we will miss you too. You're going to do amazing"

Julie nodded in agreement and wrapped Evan into her arms "you will always be momma's boy"

Evan kept blinking away his glazed eyes to try and stop the evident tears building up; I was also doing the same. "Hopefully I'll see you in a year"

I frowned "I'll be visiting you in a few months. Just so you can get comfortable otherwise I would be coming to see you next week" I stated with a shrug and a nervous smirk.

Evan grinned "I would love that. Maybe I'll be acting by then"

I kissed his cheek "Evan you can do whatever you put your mind to, I'm certain of it"

Julie was sobbing into her handkerchief messily as she ugly cried whilst Dylan frowned at all the sad emotions. "What's going on?"

Evan crouched in-front of him and placed his hands on his shoulders "I'm going away for a little bit. Im leaving you the massive responsibility of looking after your sister whilst I'm gone"

Dylan shrugged effortlessly "why even ask. She knows I'll always look after her"

Evan nodded and hugged him "I know that buddy, just making sure. Your sister means the world to me"

Julie took Dylan's hand and walked away into the kitchen to give me and Evan some space; I thanked her inwardly for this.

"So.. it's finally happening" I mumbled with glassy eyes. "I knew you were leaving but I wish it didn't come around so quickly"

Evan pulled me in and kissed my head "it won't be long until I'm home. It will fly by, believe me"

I frowned "a few hours to me is a long time"

"Then text me if you miss me. Or FaceTime me. Even if it's three in the morning. You're adorable and I love it" Evan chirped as he gave me a wide grin. "But I promise you I'll text you everyday and keep in contact"

I nodded lowly "I promise too. But I'm happy we didn't put a label on things this time.. it lessens the hurt"

Evan pointed a finger to my chest warningly "doesn't mean you can date other people"

Rolling my eyes I laughed at his childish behaviour "I would never. My eyes are for you and only you. But you're technically just not my boyfriend yet"

Evan sighed and scratched the back of his neck "you know how to make things difficult"

I swatted his upper arm jokingly "that's me all over Evan, glad you noticed"

"Of course I did. You're a difficult one but I love that about you" Evan replied with adoring eyes. "Besides normal is so outdated"

"Sure, get a girl with trauma. Live a little" I shot back sarcastically

"You never let your trauma define you. Instead you grew to be the woman you are today and I'm proud"

Blushing I cupped my face "you make me go all silly all the time"

Evan winked "that's me baby"

"Evan are you ready to go? Your flight is soon" Julie quickly interrupted which made us cough back saliva.

"Yeah, I'm ready" Evan replied flatly; the clear hesitation evident in his tone.

"Good, I'll be waiting in the car"

Evan pursed his lips together "I won't be long"

He stared back at me with those same loving eyes I had become so accustomed to; the same look that made my heart pound erratically in my chest. "I love you Maeve. Please wait for me"

I stroked his cheek with my thumb "I'll wait forever for you. I love you too"

Evan then planted a soft, delicate kiss onto my lips that made goosebumps align on my skin; every touch from him made me feel alive and woozy.

That's when he left, he left with the possibility of not seeing him again for a very long time. I hoped he would keep his promise and wait for me too; but you never know what the future holds.

Though I always know deep down, no matter what. That I am in love with Evan Peters.

Finally I let all the tears building in my eyes erupt and stream down my flushed cheeks; my t shirt now damp from the excessive crying.

"Sissy, why are you so sad?" Dylan asked softly as he grabbed my hand with concern.

I wiped my cheeks with my sleeve and shook my head "I'm just going to miss Evan very much. Im being silly"

Dylan smiled "you love him"

I frowned "you don't know anything little man"

"I may be young but I'm not dumb" he scoffed with a crinkle in his nose. "You love him sissy"

I nodded "you're not dumb. Never have been. You're completely and utterly correct"

Sighing I ran a hand through my hair "did you want to go watch some movies and have some popcorn?"

Dylan instantly nodded his little head "please please please-

"It's a done deal" I cut in to try and stop the repetitive sentence flowing from my little brothers mouth.

"Yayyy!" He almost screamed as he ran around the room like an idiot; shaking my head with a smile I sat down on the couch and put in the dvd which was the nightmare before Christmas.

My heart felt completely weighed down by a multitude of bricks and heavy objects. I wanted to cry and bury myself into food and sleep but I knew that I was just overreacting.

I would see him again, I was sure of it. So for now I just needed to stop overthinking everything and try and regain my composure and confidence. That man had me in his life forever now whether he liked it or not.

"Sissy- popcorn" Dylan whined with pouted lips

Raising my hands in defence I quickly scurried off to the kitchen to make the popcorn which gained an eccentric little boy by my side.