Jess stood anxiously in the baggage claim area as she waited for Eric to come into view. Her mom grabbed her shoulders and held her still.
"Jess, you're making me nauseous. Stop moving."
"Sorry, " Jess laughed a little, still bouncing slightly. She tried to see through people that were coming down the hall, and finally... she spotted him. Without even the slightest hesitation she took off in a sprint.
"Jessica!" Her mom laughed. Jess smiled big and squealed excitedly, running towards him, weaving through people.
"Oh God," Eric saw her speeding towards him, and just stopped, bracing for impact, a big smile on his face.
"ERICNESS!" Jess yelled as she jumped on him, wrapping her arms and legs around him.
"Ahh! Holy crap!" He yelled, laughing and wrapping his arms around her to hold her, and trying to steady himself.
"You're finally here!" she planted her feet back on the ground and kissed his lips repeatedly.
"Baby... are you... gonna... let me... talk?" He said between kisses.
"Talking is so overrated," Jess smiled, kissing him again. He kissed her back, so happy to be back where he belonged.
"Let's get my bags before some towel-head steals 'em," he teased
"Oh my God, " Jess laughed and took his hand as they walked towards the luggage belt. Jess' mom walked up to them, smiling.
"I can't believe you sold your car to come home to this weirdo," she teased.
"Hi mommy!" Eric smiled and gave her a big hug.
"Hi Muffin," she smiled.
"Let's get the crap out of here," Jess grinned and dragged Eric towards the belt as the luggage started coming around.
"I checked two bags... Chris and his parents said they'd being home the rest," Eric said as he watched for his bags.
"Awesome," Jess smiled.
"Ah! There's one!" he said as he went to grab it.
"No! Mommy wants to get it!" Dee pushed Eric out of the way and grabbed the bag.
"Woah buddy," Eric laughed.
"I like getting the bags!" Dee smiled innocently.
"Yeah, she's weird," Jess smiled.
"Okay, there's my other one," he said and grabbed it before Dee could.
"Muffin!" Dee pouted.
"Ha!" Eric grinned. Jess smiled and held Eric's hand as they walked towards the exit. They walked outside together, towards Dee's car. Upon reaching the car, Dee opened the trunk and helped Eric put his bags in.
"I'm sitting in back with my Muffin," Jess smiled as she climbed into the back seat with Eric.
"Keep your clothes on," Dee commented, smirking and getting in the drivers seat.
"I'll try mom, but... your daughter is an animal!" Eric teased, smirking.
"You asshole," Jess laughed.
"What? Look at them nails!" he laughed.
"You love it, " she whispered to him, smirking.
"God damn right," he laughed a little, holding her hand in his lap.
"I don't think you understand how much it means to me that you're home so early," she looked at him, kissing him gently.
"I think I do," he smiled as he kissed her back.
"I love you Eric," she smiled at him.
"I love you Jess," he squeezed her hand and kissed her again.
"I'm hungry!" Dee announced.
"Yeah, me too. Fuckin' airplane food SUCKS. They give you like... a bag of stale pretzels and a cup of ice with some soda in it," Eric laughed.
"Yeah, tell me about it," Jess replied, "We can go to the Cromwell Diner!"
"No, I'll eat when I get home," Dee said.
"Oh fine," Jess scoffed. They enjoyed the ride home, Eric talking up a storm, telling about his trip home, and other random, useless facts, which Jess loved. They finally arrived back at the apartment.
"Here we are, home sweet home," Dee smiled.
"Mom, can we borrow the car and go to the Cromwell diner?"
"Uh, yeah... I guess. Does Eric wanna drive?" Dee asked.
"Yes he does," Jess smirked.
"I don't think I have a choice," Eric laughed.
"Nope," Jess smiled proudly.