7 ~ Custody

                                    

                                          
Lizzie POV
The entire plane ride Y/N is zoned out. As soon as she realized she is probably now responsible for two children she stopped functioning. I haven't gotten her to say a word and I'm afraid to try and hold her hand. I don't know how she would react. 
Her entire world is changing and I know she's overwhelmed. I feel like my world is changing too. I mean, I was blissfully living my life and now a week after seeing her again we're together on my sister's plane to go pick up two children that lost their parents. 
Y/N has lost too much recently. Her mom, and now Bradley and Sarah? I just don't understand what she did to deserve all of this. 
When I texted Robbie about what happened, he completely understood why I chose to go with her. He's so incredibly understanding and patient with me. He's literally my best friend and I think he knows me more than I know myself sometimes. 
The twins decided to also meet us in Boston once I texted them about what happened. They will probably beat us there with Pam too. 
My mind is racing. What is even going to happen? Y/N is single, sort of, and runs a very busy successful record label. I know she has people working for her but from what I've heard she's a workaholic and likes to approve everything. She's very hands on and I love that about her. 
I'm startled out of my thoughts when her hand slides into mine. I look over to her as she simply holds my hand, still staring straight ahead at the wall. 
"Y/N, why don't you try to take a nap? We still have a good amount of time before we get there." I suggest. She silently shifts until her head is in my lap, her eyes still wide open. "Close your eyes, you're safe." I assure her and brush my fingers through her short hair. 
She slowly allows her eyes to close and I'm thankful she can at least hear me. I know her brain is freaking out and it's hard for her to do anything right now. 
She sleeps for the rest of the flight as my mind continues to wander to Mia. I haven't met Aiden but I'm sure he's just as sweet as little Mia was. She's not little anymore though. I wonder if she even remembers who I am.
This isn't about me. This is about Y/N and making sure she and her family are okay. I don't know how long I'll be with her or what will happen next, but I do know that I want to be there for her. 
Once we land I gently trace shapes over her cheek and nose and her eyes flutter open. "Lizzie?" She asks as she yawns, sitting up slowly. I watch as she slowly remembers what's happening and she looks at me with wide eyes full of worry. 
"Come on, a car is waiting for us." I inform her and she gets up quickly. We didn't bring anything other than my purse and whatever she has in her pockets. It's not an issue though, we can get whatever we need here. 
I follow her down the steps and towards the car on the tarmac. She sighs in relief when she sees Pam already in the back seat. 
"Lizzie?" Pam asks. "I didn't realize you were coming too." She comments and offers a small smile, her eyes flickering to Y/N who is staring straight out the front window when the car starts to move. 
She gives me a questioning look and I try to give her a look back that says she's not okay without having to say the words. It seems to work and Pam reaches out to hold her best friend's hand. She doesn't offer any words but I have a feeling she knows it wouldn't help right now. She knows Y/N better than I do and I hate that the realization makes me sad. It's still not about me. 
As soon as we drive up to the hospital Y/N scrambles out of the car over Pam's lap and runs inside, completely past my sisters waiting at the door for her. I don't even think she realized they were there. Pam follows quickly after her and I follow my sisters in.