Elsie
I hadn’t seen Kellan in nearly a week. He is in London for a business trip. He did want me to go with him, but I couldn’t because of work and classes. We have tried our best to talk over the phone and via video chat, but it hasn’t always been possible due to the time difference and how busy he has been while there.
I am missing him like crazy, more than I thought I would. He will be home in two days, and I am eager to see him. I would have gone to London with him if I didn’t have so much going on. I have been sort of miserable without him.

Cassie hasn’t been around much either since she has been busy with work or hanging out with Barry. I have been feeling a little lonely. Cassie offered to cancel or change her plans, but I told her not to. I didn’t want her to do that for my sake; that would be unfair.
I just arrived home, exhausted after a long day. All I wanted to do was climb into bed and sleep, but I needed to stay awake a little longer because Kellan was calling in half an hour. I head to my bedroom, dump my things on my bed and strip down. A warm shower is what I need; hopefully, it will help keep me awake. I lay shorts and one of Kellan’s tees out that I stole on my bed, so they are ready for when I come out.
I grab some towels and stroll to the bathroom, switching the shower on and stepping into it. I rest my back on the wall, close my eyes and sigh as the warm water runs over me. I feel myself relax instantly. I am off for the next two days, which I am glad for because I have been constant recently.
I enjoy it for ten minutes before finally washing myself and my hair, stepping out and wrapping a towel around my body. I am a little more awake than I was. I arrive in my bedroom, drying off and putting my pjs on. I pull my hair into a braid and climb onto my bed, lying on top of it. I take my book from my bedside drawer, reading as I wait for Kellan to call. I only manage one chapter before my cell starts to ring.
I quickly reached for it and answered his request to video chat. His beautiful face appears on my screen.
Kellan smiles brightly at me, “Hello, beautiful.”

“Hey, handsome.” I coo.
He shifts, and I see he is on his hotel room bed, only wearing joggers, his chest on show. I groan without meaning to, causing him to chuckle.
“God, I fucking miss you, baby girl.” He sighs, running his fingers through his hair.
“I miss you too, baby.” I pout.

“Are you okay, angel? You look tired?” I can hear the concern in his voice.
“It has been a busy week, but I am okay. How is London?”
“It is okay, I guess. I would rather be there with you.” He sounds disappointed.
I smile brightly at him, trying to make him feel better, “I wish you could be here too, but only two days left and then you will be home.”
“Yeah, I guess…” he trails off.
“Kellan, what’s wrong? You seem sad?” I don’t like seeing him sad.
“Honestly, baby, I just want to come home. The last week has been shit, and all I want is to be with you. I don’t like being apart from you.”
I know it isn’t easy for him to share his feelings, especially ones which make him vulnerable, and him doing this just shows me how serious he is about me.
“Aww, babe, I wish I could have come with. I hate this too. Next time you need to go away, give me more warning, and I will come with you, promise.” I say softly, wanting nothing more than to be able to kiss him right now.
“I would like that very much, sweetheart. I haven’t been sleeping great without you next to me.”
I can hear the tiredness and frustration in his voice.
“I am sorry, Kellan. As soon as you arrive home, I will come and stay with you, no matter what time it is.” He could call me at three o’clock in the morning, and I would go to him.
“I should be home for teatime. Can you pick me up at the airport and come straight to mine?” he asks, hopeful and waits patiently for my answer.
I smile and nod, “Yes, of course, I can, love.”
“Thank you, sweetheart.” He seems to relax once he knows I will be waiting for him when his flight lands.
Kellan and I chat about our week or anything we can think of. None of us was in any rush to say goodbye. Though, I know he would need to hang up soon since he has a business to deal with.
A guilty look appeared in his eyes, and I knew what was coming, “Angel, I don’t want to say goodbye, but I need to. I am sorry, beautiful.”
“You don’t need to be sorry. I understand.” I reply softly. I don’t want him to feel guilty because there is no reason for him to be. He is a hardworking man, and I respect that.
“Text me before you go to sleep and in the morning, okay? I will call you tomorrow when I can.”
“I will,” I promise.
“Rest well, sweetheart. Talk soon, and I can’t wait to be back home with you,” he says, blowing me a kiss.
I blow one back to him, “I look forward to it. Enjoy the rest of your night, baby boy.”
We say a final goodbye and hang up. I toss my cell aside, sighing loudly. I swear it feels like we have been apart for months and not only less than a week. There is a good chance I may be falling in love with him, quick and hard, because I don’t ever remember missing anyone this much. I can’t tell him this, though, not yet, because I believe it would freak him out.
Kellan still struggles to open up to me, yet he is getting better, so me telling him I am falling in love with him isn’t a good idea, not until I know he won’t run away or he says it first.
I slip under the covers, snuggling under them and send him a quick goodnight text before switching my light off.
It may take me some time to fall asleep, though, because, like Kellan, I haven’t been sleeping as well as I usually do when he is next to me. Hopefully, tonight I am tired enough for it to happen quickly.