Chapter 32
The song is Airplanes pt2, by B.o.B featuring Eminem and Hayley Williams! Also, enjoy this meme that I made. I have more that I will gladly make and share with you guys!
(Hopes POV)
Evan and I went back to his apartment so he can quickly pack clothes and on our way to the airport. Evan was on the phone with the airport crew telling them he wants the plane ready and fueled by the time that he gets there, which wasn't long now. After his call, we sat in silence as he was passing cars on the highway, both of our bags were at my feet. He grabs my hand and brings it to his lips, kissing it a few times while he drives.
"I'm sorry that you're going back to Liberty City, but if it means protecting you and everyone else then we're going." He says, giving my hand one more kiss before holding it on top of the gear shift. I look out the window as we speed past the cars.
"Did you know about Brian going out to Liberty City on my birthday?" I ask turning to Evan. He nods his head as he gets on the exit ramp for the airport.
"I was the one who sent him. None of Warren's men knew what Brian looked like before he got attacked so he was able to go for the day. None of the others knew though so that's why he was only there for a few hours." He said giving my hand a squeeze while turning to look at me.
We were stopped at the gate and Evan flashed the guard his license. The guard opened up the gate and we sped toward one of the hangers where all of the guys were waiting with either bags or suitcases. We park next to Delirious who was on a call with someone, probably Autumn. Evan grabs both bags and gets out of the car. I get out of the car and heard someone run over to me, it was Brock. I'm slowly starting to get used to calling the guys by their actual names.
"You alright? This whole thing is getting insane." He gives me a small smile before giving me a confused look.
"You still have blood on your face and clothes, here." He hands me a small plastic water bottle. I smile at him and pour some on my hand and splash it on my face, rubbing everywhere where I think there's blood. I chuck him back the water bottle as he laughs.
"There you go, now you don't look like you killed someone." We walk over to where Evan was talking with Lui. Lui lets out a frustrated groan and looks at all of us.
"Has anyone else been to flying school at all? I need a co-pilot." Lui says frustrated. Brian turns to me, I quickly shake my head no to him.
"Hope has, she got her license back when were dating." Brain says still looking at me. The guys turn to me as I cross my arms, glaring at him.
"You can fly a plane?" Craig asks surprised. Brian nods his head yes.
"Okay, I haven't flown since what, before we went to Vice City? Brian, it's been awhile, you know why I don't like to fly anyways." Lui runs over to me and grabs my hand, quickly pulling me towards the black plane.
"I never said you had to be good, come on let's go," Lui says as he pulls me up the stairs and in the plane. He sits down in the pilot's seat and I sit down next to him as I look at the different gauges, buttons, and switches. It's slowly coming back to me.
I hear the guys talking with one another as they get on and into a seat. I grab the headphones sitting on a small rack and put them on. Lui starts flipping a couple of switches before getting up from his seat and out the door, leaving me in the dust. I feel a tap on my shoulder and see Evan leaning in. I move the headphones so I have one ear not covered by them.
"I texted Holly that we're taking the plane, we got clearance to take off from here and land at Liberty City alright? Also, I never knew you had your pilot license." He says kind of surprised. I shrug my shoulders.
"My dad paid for the classes and lessons, one of the good things he's done for me. You uh might want to help Lui close the door." I say pointing to a struggling Lui trying to pull up the plane door to close it. Evan gives me a smile as he helps Lui with the door. I turn back in my seat and tightly close my eyes, I can already feel the nerves coming back to me.
I looked over to Brian panicked as an alarm started to go off in the small plane. That's when I heard the engine die, we were now gliding in the air starting to go down.
"We're going to have to jump, this thing is going to crash Hope." He looks over at me, fear also in his eyes.
He reaches behind us and grabs the two parachute bags. He unbuckles his seat belt and starts putting on his. Once it was strapped on he took control as I did the same. Once I had it on I looked over to him, he pulled me in and kissed me hard.
"I love you okay? We're both going to be alright, I'll see you on the ground." He gives me a nod as he opens up the plane door and jumps out.
I open up my door, take a deep breath, and jump out as well. My adrenaline was coursing through my veins as I was falling toward the ground. I started to laugh, this was fun! Now I know why people jump out of planes for fun.
As I got closer to the ground I pulled the cord to the parachute, it didn't do anything. I pulled it again even harder, nothing still. I felt every emotion leave my body, except fear. I started to cry out of frustration and yanked again at the cord, still nothing. The crying turned from frustration to fear. I looked around and didn't see Brian anywhere, I'm helpless now. I was getting dangerously close to the ground now, if I don't open this up now, I won't be able to slow down fast enough when I hit the ground. I saw one more cord, please let this work. I pull it as tight as I can and felt the parachute open up from the bag and slow down my momentum.
I was still crying when I hit the ground a little roughly, Brian ran over to me. I grabbed at him, sobbing as he got on both of his knees to take off the parachute bag.
"IT WOULDN'T OPEN UP BRIAN! THE CHUTE WOULDN'T OPEN UP!" I screamed through my sobs as he pulled me into a hug. In the distance we heard the plane explode in a nearby field, it only made me cry harder. That's the day when I developed my fear of falling.
"HEY! Did you hear me?" Lui yells in the mic. I blink a couple of times as I look out the window, we were already over the ocean flying. In the distance, I can see the mainland of the United States.
"No, I'm sorry. What did you say?" I ask turning to him.
"I said I'm going to the bathroom real quick. I'm handing controls to you, keep altitude till I get back alright?" He flips a switch and I felt the plane take a small dip. I grab onto the handle and hold it straight as he takes off his headset and walks out of the cockpit. This feels easier than a cropduster type plane.
I began to feel anxious again and it hasn't even been five seconds yet. It's just keeping altitude, it's not like I'm dodging missiles or bullets, just a cruise all the way to Liberty City. I felt the plane shake for a second, not now air turbulence, I'm already freaking out enough as is. In the distance, I can see white fluffy clouds turn to gray then to a light black. For the love of fucking god Lui hurry the fuck up. I flip the seatbelts on sign and grab the small walkie sitting on its hook.
"Yeah hey guys. If you don't buckle up here soon, I don't wanna hear you all complain about it later. There's a storm up ahead, so Lui hurry the fuck up now." I put the walkie back on the hook and not a second later Lui rushes in and closes the door behind him, getting back in his seat and putting his headphones back on. He flips the switch as he takes control again.
"It's fine, from the looks of it, it's just raining pretty hard. Thanks for letting me know." He says. I sit back in my seat, please can we just get to Liberty City here soon?
I bring my head down into my hands, seven hours later and we're finally on the ground again. The sky was gray and becoming darker by the second, it was going to snow here soon, but thank god we're here. I felt a pat on my shoulder, I look over and Lui gives me a smile.
"You did good back there, I know it was hard but I think I know the reason why we keep you around now," Lui says as he rests his hand on my shoulder.
When you spend six hours trapped in an enclosed space with someone, you actually talk a lot with one another. I told Lui why I don't fly anymore and how I developed my fear of falling from high places.
Either over Ohio or Pennsylvania, I was able to get service on my phone and tell Holly that we were almost to Liberty City. We were directed to an empty hanger where a couple of black SUVs were parked waiting for us, I saw Holly wrapped in winter clothes, talking with Ohm who was also dressed for the cold. I unbuckle my seatbelt and take off my headphones as Lui cuts the engines. I get up and stretch my legs, not getting up since we left Los Santos. I walk out of the cockpit rubbing my eyes to calm down. I was engulfed in a hug moments later.
"You did so well. I'm so proud of you," Brian said quietly to me, "I had to tell the guys about... you know the accident."
They were bound to know sooner or later, it's better they know now. He lets go of the hug and goes back to his seat where his bag is. Evan walks up with both of our bags over his shoulders.
"Lead the way, you know them better than we do," Evan says as I give him a smile. Lui unlocks the door and lowers it to the ground.
I walk down the stairs as Holly looks over and runs over to me. As soon as I reached the last step she was pulling me away from the plane and into a tight hug. I hug her back just as tight.
"It's going to make for an interesting week with... you know the three of them. I actually get to experience what you tell me about them." She says starting to laugh. I laugh with her but we both stop when we hear Cartoonz and Ohm both yell out, "DELIRIOUS?!" at the same time. We both look over at Cartoonz and Ohm as they run past us and to Delirious where they have a group hug. Holly lets go of me and turns toward the three.
"You all know each other?" Holly asks. Ohm looks over at Holly with a huge smile on his face.
"Holly, Delirious is Jonathan. Remember when I was talking to you about Luke, Jon, and I back in high school? This is him," Ohm says as he turns to catch up with his long time friend. Evan sets down the bags next to me and gets in his bag, pulling out a hoodie and putting it on. I wouldn't blame him, it's a lot colder here than back home.
"HOPE! MY LOVE HAS RETURNED!" Kryoz yells as he runs over to me. As he reaches me Evan grabs his hand tightly and shakes it forcefully.
"You must be the WONDERFUL Kryoz I heard SO much about! I'm Vanoss, you know notorious gang leader back in Los Santos? Don't worry, over the week you'll grow to know who I am." Evan says still shaking his hand. I laugh to myself as Holly looks at me and nods her head.
"Okay, I believe you now." Holly leans in and says quietly. This is definitely going to make for an interesting week.
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