Sweater Weather <3 ➜ Charli D'amelio

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Charli's POV

"ok, ok," i say pacing around dixie's room. "this is a do over. she likes me. she told me that. i don't have to be afraid."

dixie's eyes follow me as i walk around in front of her bed.

"yes, you're going to be fine," dixie says.

it's july 27th, and astra is flying to L.A. today. she wouldn't tell me the whole thing but she got into a huge fight with her mom, and she's coming here with more than one bag this time.

"everything will work out," i say.

"yes," dixie says. she checks her phone. "she's going to be here any minute. let's wait downstairs."

we sit waiting for about five minutes. i couldn't stop bouncing my leg.

"i'm about to pull an astra and twist off your kneecaps if you don't stop," dixie threatens.

i laugh nervously. "i'm sorry."

the doorbell rings.

my eyes widen.

my hearts racing.

my mom goes for the door.

and there she is.

we both have huge smiles on our faces, and we run to each other.

"hi!" i say in her ear since were hugging.

we continue hugging for about a minute and just as well pull away, i see her face and pull her back in. i've never felt this way about anyone. i didn't want to let her go.

"alright, other people here want to see astra too!" dixie says.

astra goes around the room and hugs everyone. i can already tell my mom feels protective over her since astra's real mom isn't.

"so what do you want to do first?" i ask.

"not go out. one, we're in a pandemic. two, hollywood fix," astra says.

dixie and i laugh.

"ok. how about a girls night? the three of us, avani and madi," i say.

"sounds good," astra says.

she goes upstairs and unpacks in the same bedroom she used last time. i call avani and madi, who can both come.

at 5 the doorbell rings again.

i open the door, astra a few feet behind me.

they both squeal and run inside. they engulf her in a hug.

"hi oh my god," astra says.

"hi i love you i'm so sorry for everything i love you i love you so much," avani says.

"it's ok. i'm not mad at either of you," astra says and they let go of her.