21

MIA'S POV

Anna and I wake up at around nine the next morning. We got a later flight this morning; 10:30.

I get out of bed and shower, then change into my Chicago hoodie, Lululemon leggings, and Adidas. I put my hair into two French braids and put on light makeup.

Once we're both done getting ready, we head out with our bags in hand and sunglasses over our eyes. It's January, so it's cold and snowy in Chicago, which we're not used to.

We get into the car and head to the airport. We stop at Starbucks on the way for coffee. We could get Starbucks at the airport, but paparazzi would make it impossible because they would be all up in our faces. 

When we get to the airport, we're lead through the airport by our escorts, with paparazzi shouting at us. 

"Anna! Over here!"

"Mia! Look here!"

"Mia! What was it like working with someone as famous as Emma Watson?!"

"Mia! Anna!"

We finally board the plane and I take a deep breath. 

"You good?" Anna asks. 

"Yep. Just glad to be away from them," I laugh.

I turn my phone on airplane mode as the flight attendant tells us to put our seatbelts on. As the plane takes off, I fall asleep, just like I do on every flight, to make it go faster.

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We land in LA around three, and as usual, Anna has to drag me off the plane because I'm still half asleep.

We get our luggage and head out to the car. On the way out of the airport, Anna takes a picture of me exiting the airport, with the paparazzi following me.

I post the picture with the caption:

'Home sweet home :)'

When we get home, I drop my stuff inside and run back out, toward Brandon and Brynn's house. They must have seen me coming because before I get to the door, they both run out. I jump into Brandon's arms, then hug Brynn

"I missed you guys!" I squeal. 

"We missed you too," Brynn smiles. 

I look over and see Anna taking pictures. 

"Anna, go away." I playfully roll my eyes.

"Hey! These are memories," Anna laughs, then goes back inside.

Brynn, Brandon, and I go inside and sit in their kitchen. 

"I have to go get ready because I have plans today, but welcome home. I hope you had fun," Brynn smiles, hugging me.

"I did," I reply. 

Brynn runs upstairs, while Brandon and I go downstairs to watch a movie. We decide on Frozen, so he flips to it and turns it on. 

I cuddle up to him and he puts his arm around me.

"I missed this," I sigh.

"Me too." He kisses my forehead. 

When the movie is over, we decide to go for a walk. We get our shoes on and walk outside, hand in hand. 

We come across an ice cream place and decide to go inside to get some. I get a chocolate/vanilla swirl, and Brandon gets chocolate. 

When we walk back outside, there's paparazzi everywhere. Shit, I didn't think this through. I look at Brandon, who is obviously in shock. 

"Just keep walking." I tug on his arm and we make our way around a few blocks. 

Eventually, we lose the paparazzi and make our way back home. 

"I'm sorry," I frown.

"For what?"

"For the paparazzi. They've never been there for me before. It's always Anna. I guess I just didn't think that through," I tell him.

"It's not your fault. It's their job, which is sad, but it's what they do," he smiles at me.

I peck him on the lips before walking back into my house. 

"Taco Bell?" Anna asks as soon as I enter the house. 

"Sure thang," I laugh.

We walk out and get into the car. I haven't had Taco Bell in so long, it's not okay. We jam to Hailee music, getting me even more pumped for tour.

We go through the drive-thru and head home with our food.

When we get home, we sit at the island and eat, then head upstairs to watch Supergirl, the new show that we've been watching.

"Oh, hey, babe. Ellen called. She wants you to go on her show on Monday. You up for it?" Anna asks. 

"Yes!" I squeal. 

"Alright. I'll tell her," Anna smiles, pulling out her phone.