Airports made Jax extremely uncomfortable, and who could blame him – they were absolutely crawling with security and, to top things off there was a camera on every corner of the building. He normally avoided them at all cost, but when Reiko invited him to join her on her Alolan vacation he felt compelled to accept her offer.
Although Jax had nearly expected the famous superstar to forget him after their initial meeting, over the past few weeks they had become rather comfortable friends. Due to conflicting schedules and other difficulties the pair had been forced to limit their communication to their cell phones, but with video calls it was rather easy for them to keep in touch.
When he arrived at the bustling airport he called Reiko to confirm the details of the flight; luckily they were flying a private plane so security went much quicker than usual. Jax put his shoes and ball cap back on after sending his bags through the metal detector, pulling the bill down low over his eyes before continuing on. Before long he was boarding the plane, once the airport staff had checked his ticket and taken his luggage.
The plane itself was luxurious and comfortable, but Jax didn’t particularly care for the small space, at least while the plane was grounded. It would be all too easy to get cornered in such a tight spot. Taking a breath, he reminded himself of how unlikely it was that someone had recognized him – but the nagging possibility still festered in the back of his mind as he tossed his backpack up into the bin overhead and took the nearest seat.
Unfolding a newspaper that had been laid out by the flight attendants he decided to distract himself from his nerves as his eyes scanned the black and white pages. He didn’t want Reiko to see him so wound up. A few minutes later he was so absorbed in the reading that a light touch on his face nearly made him jump.
Apparently a cold sweat had developed due to Jax’s nerves, and he couldn’t help but chuckle lightly at her reaction as she removed her sunglasses and pulled down her mask, smiling at him. “Well you know you’re impossible to say ‘no’ to, but I’m glad too. I can’t remember the last time I’ve had a vacation.”
He folded the newspaper and dropped it onto his lap as he waited for her to get situated into her own seat; he was hiding it well but the quicker they were in the air the better he would feel. He flashed her a small smile. “But in all seriousness, thanks for inviting me. I love Alola, but the only times I’ve ever been there have been for work so I never had a chance to enjoy the sights.”
Reiko stuck her tongue out playfully at him. Jax saying that he finds her virtually impossible to say no to made her heart skip a beat. Adverting her eyes for a second, she smiled. “I’m glad, you sound just about as excited as me.” She might have been a tiny bit more excited but for different reasons.
Crossing her legs in her chair, she peeked at the news paper he was reading. It didn’t seem to important, “For work huh? How much work is there for a taxi cab driver.” She raised an eyebrow at him skeptically. While they were now considered good friends, Reiko wanted him to know he could trust her. However things like that have to come naturally.
A few hours passing now, they landed safely at the airport in Alola. They landed in Akala Island with no trouble. Soon they collected their things and were on their way towards the hotel.
“Honestly, the air here is next level compared to unova.” Setting down her luggage, she inhaled deeply. It was amazing compared to the smog of Unova. pulling out her phone, she called the rental car company. They were in the area ready to drop off the vehicle for them.
“I wouldn’t say I have a lot planned, but I figured we’d be ready for anything. If you’re driving i’d feel safe anywhere.” She smiled, quickly catching herself before an obvious blush spread across her cheeks. It didn’t take long at all for them to get the car and head towards the hotel for checkout.
