( ft . heelsxncobblestones )
Jennifer had helped plan her best friends big move, from helping her look online for flights to helping her pack up everything she had, throwing little things to remind Lara of Jenn when she was off on the other side of the country. She was beyond excited that Lara got basically her dream job, wanting her to pursue her dreams. Jennifer would always be there in the little town they grew up in, teaching their younger siblings and the teens of town.
“Of course! You know damn well that I’m not gonna make you Uber or have anyone else take you- it’s my job to do things like this.” A small chuckle left Jenn’s lips at the spending time comment she made, nodding as she got herself out of the car, she felt tears stinging her eyes as the moment came she dreaded the last few weeks. Jennifer walked around to Lara and hugged her tightly, trying not to cry because she was happy for her best friend but also because she didn’t know when she’d ever see her again. “You’re going to do such big things, make so many new friends and have such an amazing life. I’ll come visit you once you get settled and I can spend spring break with you out there and you can show me around.” She spoke as she kept her grip tight on Lara.
AS EXPECTED , jen’s hold around lara was tight , but instead of squirming like she usually does, lara simply slumped into the embrace . after all , she wasn’t sure when she’d get to feel her best friend this close again . ❝ i don’t know about that . chances are i’ll be living in the office for a while , ❞ she joked , chuckling lightly . ❝ but . . . spring break sounds like a plan . ❞ and so she wrapped her arms around the other , nearly as tight , and tucked away the memory of jen’s touch as her eyes fell shut . moments later she released a sigh , hesitating only another second before removing herself from her best friend’s arms .
AT THAT MOMENT her phone began to vibrate , signaling that her flight was departing in an hour and that she should probably begin making her way to security . luckily the airport wasn’t busy enough to make her worry about missing her flight . even luckier jen’s presence made her feel like missing her flight wouldn’t be the worst thing . ❝ i– i should go . ❞ but she didn’t move from her spot in front of jen . her eyes stayed stuck on her best friend and for a moment she almost wanted to . . . no . she won’t . this moment was a goodbye between good friends – great friends – and nothing more . so she fastened her grip on her duffel and forced a smile , ready to mutter a last goodbye . but before she could stop herself , she leaned in , pressed a soft kiss to the woman’s cheek . ❝ goodbye , jen . ❞ the words are practically whispered into her best friend’s ear before she turned , intently walking into the airport as her mind cycled through every reason she should turn around . she didn’t .