Chapter 34 : Returning to America

Cal's POV

I jerked forward slightly as the wheels of the airplane touched down and the brakes kicked on.

The girl next to me flew forward, and I reached out to put my arm out in front of her before she could bash her face on the screen covering the back of the seat in front of her.

"Thank you," she said in a quiet voice, a blush creeping over her cheeks.

Looking at her, I realized that she was a cute girl, maybe just a year or two younger than me.

But all I could think about was Lena. Especially with those red cheeks.

Shit. Not good.

"Don't mention it," I said, dropping my arm back down.

The captain came on the speakers and did the usual welcome to New York speak as I stared away from the girl and out the window.

I usually always got the aisle seat because I hated being trapped, but with how last minute I purchased the flight, this was the only seat left.

But I had to get out of there. I needed to clear my head and I couldn't wait any longer. So, I left an