I left the 4 of them in the living room and took a shower. I changed my clothes and packed my luggage. I'll be leaving tonight and I don't want to leave important things behind because I don't know when I'll get them back.
"Why are you hiding here?" Skyler asked when he found me doing my last check on my stuff.
"I'm not hiding. I'm just preparing my things for tonight's flight." I replied.
"Must you leave?" He asked.
"Yeah. I can't overstay, I'll get arrested." I replied.
"3 days came by so fast." He sighed and hugged me.
"It did." I also sighed.
I also don't want to leave yet but I need to get back to work tomorrow.
"Why are you here anyway? Did you leave your guests outside by themselves?" I asked.
"They're all grown up. They don't need supervision." He replied.
"What do you want to eat? I'll cook them for you." I said.
"You know what, let's cook together." He said.
We both went to the kitchen and started to decide what to cook.
"You two look cute together. I want to date too." Sieg commented and I blushed.
"Good luck with that." Skyler replied.
"Hey Fay, what do you like about this guy?" Sieg asked, annoyed at Skyler.
"Stop teasing Sieg." I told Sky.
"What do I like about Sky? Hmm… His face?" I replied and Sieg laughed.
"That's why he's the face of our group." Sieg said.
"But I think you're all good looking." I replied.
"Then who do you think is the most good looking?" Ren asked.
"Skyler." I replied.
"Fine. How about between the 3 of us?" Sieg asked.
"She doesn't need to answer that question. It's enough that I'm the most good looking." Skyler commented.
"Why are you being stingy? It's not like we're asking her to break up with you and date us." Sieg commented.
"Stop bothering the two of them or Sky might throw us out." Felix said.
Sieg stopped asking questions and went back to whatever they were doing.
"Hey Fay, do you listen to our songs?" Sieg asked after a while.
"I do. I'm a fan actually." I said.
"Oh? Who's your favorite? Oh wait. That's probably Skyler, right?" He said and I smiled.
"Want to listen to us sing live?" Ren asked and I swear my eyes sparkled when I heard that.
It looked like they saw that too because Felix grabbed the guitar, and Sieg and Ren started beatboxing.
They started singing Dandelion. I felt nostalgic listening to this song. After all, it's the song that was created in my lost state. Looking back now, am I still a Dandelion that's wandering away or am I a dandelion that's persevering? I might not be where I would want myself to be but I guess this time at least I have a direction. This time I'm not lost anymore.
I looked at Skyler who was singing while chopping some vegetables and smiled. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for this man. He looked back to me as he sang the last part.
I really want to hug him and drag him to his bedroom if his friends aren't here.
"We take song requests." Sieg said when they were done singing.
"Then please sing Polaris." I requested and they started singing.
I can't believe I'm listening to my favourite band singing live while we are cooking. It's fun.
We finally were able to finish cooking for lunch and started eating.
"Wow, you're a great cook. Please cook for us some more." Sieg said.
"I will when we meet again." I said.
"When are you coming back here?" Ren asked.
"I'm not sure." I replied honestly.
"Then when are you going to country Z, Sky?" Felix asked.
"May 22-25" he replied and I smiled at him.
"Are those dates important?" Sieg asked when he saw our reaction.
"2 years in May." Skyler answered.
"You've been dating for almost 2 years now and you haven't told us?" Ren asked, shocked.
"The less people who know, the less chances it will be known." Skyler answered.
"There's some truth in that but it would have been nice if you told us." Felix said.
"Yeah, we're a team. We would endlessly tease you but we still got your back." Sieg said.
"Thank you. I'm just overly cautious. I don't want to lose her." Skyler replied sincerely and I blushed.
I couldn't look at any of them after he said that. The guys also teased him to no end after that. We continued eating and after that Felix dragged Ren and Sieg home.
"Finally." Skyler said when they left.
"They seem like good people." I commented.
"They are. I wouldn't be who I am now if it weren't for them. They're family." He replied.
"Then I'm glad to have met them." I said.
"I'm sorry for not introducing you to them earlier." Skyler said.
"It's okay." I replied.
We stayed in his living room and talked about everything. I'm going home tonight and I wanted to spend time with him, feel him beside me, and talk to him.
We ordered dinner and ate quietly. I feel apprehensive that it's almost time for me to leave.
"Would it be nice if I stay here with you?" I asked unconsciously.
"Yes. It would. I'd be over the moon." He replied.
"But I need to go home now. I have work tomorrow." I said.
"I know. I just wish… nevermind." He said and smiled at me.
"It's time." I said.
He took my bag and we drove to the airport.
"I'll try to visit you before May." He said when we arrived at the airport.
"Don't. I know you're busy. I'll wait for you." I said.
"I'm sorry and thank you. I love you." He said.
"I love you too." I replied.
I got out of his car. He helped me carry my luggage. I stopped him from sending me inside the airport since there might be people who recognize him.
"I'll miss you. I'll call when I arrive home." I said.
"Will Ivy pick you up?" He asked.
"No. I'll take a taxi home. I've done this many times already, don't worry." I said.
I hugged him one more time and left. I didn't look back. If I did, it'll be harder to leave.
I checked in and waited at the boarding gate. I messaged him that I'm already inside the boarding gate and he told me he's still outside waiting for my flight.
I guess the first thing I need to do when I get back to country Z is to find a job in country Y. I've decided, I'm gonna transfer here. I really hate long distance relationships.
We started boarding soon and I called Skyler to inform him so he'll go back home. I went inside and told myself the next time I'll come here I'll be staying here for a long time.