well.
Gathering my things I stood and stretched in the isle as the doors were finally
opened. A steady stream of people made their way off the plane.
Slinging my backpack over
my shoulder I joined in the progression and entered the warmth of the airport
tunnel. Walking stiff legged up the ramp, I followed the others from the flight
and finally found my way to the carousel.
Amanda was due to meet me
here and I looked around while waiting for my bags. She was nowhere to be seen.
Collecting my bags, I walked away from the commotion, found an empty seat and
sat down. As I sat, I closed my eyes.
Something was on my
shoulder shaking me. I tried to remove it, but it kept on shaking. Opening my
eyes drowsily, I understood I had fallen asleep. A hand lay on my shoulder, and
a familiar face was hovering over me speaking slowly.
“I’m so sorry James! I
hope you didn’t have to wait long.” Amanda started, “I got caught up due to an
accident on the highway.” She said, as she removed her hand from my shoulder.
Stretching and attempting
to stifle a yawn, I looked up at her solemn face. I had no idea how long I had
been sleeping, but upon a quick check, all my belongings seemed to be where I
had left them. Thankfully.
“It’s fine! Don’t worry
about it!” I said, getting slowly to my feet, “It’s great to see you! Can’t
believe I fell asleep though.” I added, laughing at myself, “How have you
been?” I asked happily.
Leaning towards her I
extended my arms and we embraced. There was no lifting or spinning, but it was
long and warm, and she smelled like a perfect spring day.
“I’ve been great thanks!”
She replied. Leaning away from me she looked me in the eyes, and a hint of
concern crossed her face, “It’s such a long flight, did you manage to get any
sleep on the way over?” She asked.
“Not a wink. Probably one
of the worst flights I’ve ever been on, but that doesn’t matter now. I’m here!”
I said as I stretched once more and set to gathering my things.
“You look like shit.” She
said bluntly, grinning afterward. I couldn’t help but laugh.
“Thanks. I made sure to
look my best for when I saw you.” I replied.
“Oh I can really see where
you put the effort in. Messy hair is so in these days, and don't get me started
on drool patches! They’re all the rage!” She said laughing, pointing out a spot
on my shirt which I had clearly drooled on.
“I’m all about setting new
fashion trends.” I said, striking a pose.
“You’re totally pulling it
off!” Amanda replied with a grin, “Let’s get you out of here before the paparazzi
catch on.” She added, placing her hand on my back as she ushered me along,
pretending to shield me from photos.
“What would I do without
you?” I replied as we walked along, “Seriously though. Thanks for coming to get
me.” I added with a smile.
“Not a problem at all! Now
let’s get you home so you can sleep before you start drooling on yourself
again.” Amanda said, as she led the way. She smiled at me and her eyes were
full of laughter.
“Sleep would be great, but
do you think we could grab some food on the way? I’m starving!” I said,
ignoring her little barb as we walked out of the airport, and into the dusk
air.
“How about I throw
something together for you when we get home?” Amanda asked.
“That would be great.
Anything is fine, I just need to fill a hole in my stomach.” I replied.
Walking to her car, we
spoke of Sarah and my family, and what we had each been up to since we last
met.
“It’s been fine, but
honestly I’ve got the travel bug now it’s really hard to sit in one place.” She
was saying, “I enjoy my job and my co-workers are great, but it’s just not the
same as exploring somewhere new and meeting such amazing people on the road.
Traveling really grabs hold of you.” She added.
“I know exactly what you
mean. I needed to go home to be with my sister, but as soon as she started to
get better my
Gathering my things I stood and stretched in the isle as the doors were finally
opened. A steady stream of people made their way off the plane.
Slinging my backpack over
my shoulder I joined in the progression and entered the warmth of the airport
tunnel. Walking stiff legged up the ramp, I followed the others from the flight
and finally found my way to the carousel.
Amanda was due to meet me
here and I looked around while waiting for my bags. She was nowhere to be seen.
Collecting my bags, I walked away from the commotion, found an empty seat and
sat down. As I sat, I closed my eyes.
Something was on my
shoulder shaking me. I tried to remove it, but it kept on shaking. Opening my
eyes drowsily, I understood I had fallen asleep. A hand lay on my shoulder, and
a familiar face was hovering over me speaking slowly.
“I’m so sorry James! I
hope you didn’t have to wait long.” Amanda started, “I got caught up due to an
accident on the highway.” She said, as she removed her hand from my shoulder.
Stretching and attempting
to stifle a yawn, I looked up at her solemn face. I had no idea how long I had
been sleeping, but upon a quick check, all my belongings seemed to be where I
had left them. Thankfully.
“It’s fine! Don’t worry
about it!” I said, getting slowly to my feet, “It’s great to see you! Can’t
believe I fell asleep though.” I added, laughing at myself, “How have you
been?” I asked happily.
Leaning towards her I
extended my arms and we embraced. There was no lifting or spinning, but it was
long and warm, and she smelled like a perfect spring day.
“I’ve been great thanks!”
She replied. Leaning away from me she looked me in the eyes, and a hint of
concern crossed her face, “It’s such a long flight, did you manage to get any
sleep on the way over?” She asked.
“Not a wink. Probably one
of the worst flights I’ve ever been on, but that doesn’t matter now. I’m here!”
I said as I stretched once more and set to gathering my things.
“You look like shit.” She
said bluntly, grinning afterward. I couldn’t help but laugh.
“Thanks. I made sure to
look my best for when I saw you.” I replied.
“Oh I can really see where
you put the effort in. Messy hair is so in these days, and don't get me started
on drool patches! They’re all the rage!” She said laughing, pointing out a spot
on my shirt which I had clearly drooled on.
“I’m all about setting new
fashion trends.” I said, striking a pose.
“You’re totally pulling it
off!” Amanda replied with a grin, “Let’s get you out of here before the paparazzi
catch on.” She added, placing her hand on my back as she ushered me along,
pretending to shield me from photos.
“What would I do without
you?” I replied as we walked along, “Seriously though. Thanks for coming to get
me.” I added with a smile.
“Not a problem at all! Now
let’s get you home so you can sleep before you start drooling on yourself
again.” Amanda said, as she led the way. She smiled at me and her eyes were
full of laughter.
“Sleep would be great, but
do you think we could grab some food on the way? I’m starving!” I said,
ignoring her little barb as we walked out of the airport, and into the dusk
air.
“How about I throw
something together for you when we get home?” Amanda asked.
“That would be great.
Anything is fine, I just need to fill a hole in my stomach.” I replied.
Walking to her car, we
spoke of Sarah and my family, and what we had each been up to since we last
met.
“It’s been fine, but
honestly I’ve got the travel bug now it’s really hard to sit in one place.” She
was saying, “I enjoy my job and my co-workers are great, but it’s just not the
same as exploring somewhere new and meeting such amazing people on the road.
Traveling really grabs hold of you.” She added.
“I know exactly what you
mean. I needed to go home to be with my sister, but as soon as she started to
get better my
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