Therefore I am Yours | Billie Eilish - Watty Awards 2022

1. THE ENCOUNTER

Jordan POV

It's only 6am but I have to catch this flight on time to be back home for the new year.

As I walk to my gate, I see that there's already hundreds of people stading there, impatiently waiting to board.
I got here just on time.

Suddenly, Just as I take a seat, the sound of the Airport Intercom chimes in and interrupts all the conversations of the old, boring people and catches their attention.

„Ladies and Gentlemen we are sorry to tell you that the Flight 6918 from Canada to Los Angeles has been delayed for two hours. Please remain patient."

„Ugh, fuck this shit!" I say, louder that I originally anticipated.

I hear a muffled laugh that makes me glance up from my phone and meet the purest eyes, that i have ever looked into.

They look right at me and belong to a black haired girl. The roots of her hair are dyed brightly in neon green... Intense.

She looks kind of familiar but I don't really know if I have seen her before. Next to her a young man with light red hair. Could be her boyfriend or brother. His eyes are closed and he is slumped over in his seat.
There's also two security guards sitting some spots to their right.
How did I not see them? Seems to be some celebrity. Maybe that's why I think I've seen her before.

I smile at her, knowing she was laughing about what I said. She sweetly grinns back and now her eyes look even prettier. Everything about her seems perfect... Maybe I'm tripping.

As she pulls out her phone, I look back down and take mine out as well.
Just killing some time.

I plug in my AirPods and click 'Shuffle' on my beloved Playlist.

After about 30 minutes I open my eyes and realize, that I just fell asleep. I look up to see the girl looking right into my eyes.

Holy shit.

She smiles and I automatically smile back. Then the girl stands up and it looks like she is making her way over to me. Her figure is nice to lay eyes on.

Oh my god. Stay calm.

She comes closer and sits down in the empty seat next to me.

"Hi" She says shyly looking at me just briefly.

"Hey." I answer back, not knowing how to make my heart stop from beating so fast. What is happening?

"What are you doing?" She asks. Pointing to my phone, clearly seeing what I am doing.

"Uhm, not much. Just listening to some music." I manage to get out.

She makes me feel some type of way. What type of way? I haven't felt like this. Ever.

"Cool, what music? Rap? What kinda genre do you like?" She asks, clearly showing too much interest for a boring, basic girl like me.

"Uhm..." I stutter, looking at my screen to see what is currently playing. It just completely faded away due to the feeling I am currently experiencing.

"Just 'Tetris' by Derek King. I listen to whatever I come across. I think everything is good." I tell her, kinda suprised by myself for getting out a complete sentence choking on my spit.

"Oh my god, I love this song!" she chuckles, looking around for a second before meeting my eyes again.
"Uhm what are you doing in LA? You got family there or a new job or something?" She asks.

"Well, Family. Yes. I've just been here to visit my grandparents for Christmas and now I am going back home to celebrate New Year's Eve with my mom and dad."