ZOEY (will she make it?)

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NEXT MORNING  ...
                
                                                   EMMY'S POV.
  I woke up the next morning feeling so happy. I can't wait to see Zoey and I wonder if she came home last night . I'm sure she did because while I was asleep , I heard voices downstairs and I know it's probably Zoey and her friends making noise .

  I got down from the bed and headed to the bathroom . I took my toothbrush and applied   little paste on it . I dropped the paste and started brushing my teeth humming my favourite song . Soon , I was done brushing .

  I went to the bathtub and prepared my bath water .

   I don't want Zoey doing it for me today . But where isn't she here yet ?? She's normally the one who wakes me up every morning but she didn't today .

   I guess she's really really tired .

I took of my clothes and slowly entered the bathtub . I took my sponge and scrubbed my body while playing with the bubbles .

  After few minutes of bathing,  I got out of the bathtub and took my towel from the rail and wrapped it around my body .

  I got out of the bathroom and closed the door gently.  I was expecting Zoey to be here by now but , I didn't find her anywhere near my room .

       Weird ...

     She must really be tired .

  I walked over to my dressing mirror,  picked my body cream and applied it smoothly on my skin . Zoey's the one who normally dresses me up every morning but guess I'm the one doing it today.

  I walked into my closet and looked for the simplest dress to wear.  I searched and searched till I finally saw a short pick gown .

  I pulled it from where it hung and headed to where my underwears are kept . I selected a pink pant from the box and headed outside the closet.

  I dropped my clothes on the bed and slowly wore them . I stared at myself in the mirror and smiled .

      Zoey will be so proud of me cause I dressed myself today .

  I walked to the dressing mirror and plugged my hair dryer . I quietly dried my hair till I was convinced it has really dried . I unplugged it and dropped it back on the table .

  I picked my hair oil and applied it on my hair before brushing it . I took my pink hair band and packed my hair in a high ponytail.

     It was really difficult. 

  I came down from the stool I sat on and went to the shoe rack to select a foot wear . I selected a pink flip flop and slide my tiny feets into it .

  I walked back to the bed to pick my teddy . I placed it on my chest and walked out of my room heading to Zoey's room .

    I really need to wake her so she'll see me .

                                            ZOEY'S POV.
I slowly opened my eyes and the first thing my eyes caught was the ceiling .

       Where am I ??
  
  I looked around and found no one else in the room . I tried getting up from the bed but I was too weak to stand up and my head aches too .

  I placed my hand on my head trying to recall what happened yesterday . Everything that happened yesterday came back to my head . I recalled how I entered into the abandoned house and how I got stabbed on the chest by the little girl and after that, I passed out .

    But how come I'm still alive or I'm I dreaming ?

I pinched myself to be sure and found out I was really alive .

     But how ?

I raised my hand to my chest and found the deep cut on  my chest .

   It really hurts bad and I feel ...
   different.  I feel heavy and I feel something in me .
   Something strange .

   But I don't really care , I'm happy I'm alive .

      I'm not dead !

  I looked around again and that's when I realized I was in Daryl's room but he's no where to be found .

I tried getting up from the bed even though I was still feeling really weak . Just then , the bathroom door opened and Daryl came out with his towel tied around his waist.

  I watched him as he slowly locked the door . He immediately turned and our eyes met . He opened his mouth in surprise.

     " Zoey ... " He called slowly.

  Without knowing what's next , Daryl rushed towards me and hugged my tightly . Way too tight that my body began to ache the more.

       " Ouch . " I said .

   He quickly pulled out of the hug and stared at me still looking surprised. Unexpectedly,  he planted his lips on mine and kissed me slowly . I didn't reciprocate,  I just enjoyed the kiss.

   He pulled out of the kiss and he smiled at me . I just smiled back . I thought I'ld never see him again. 

      " Zoey ... I thought I'ld never see you again .
        But what happened to you ? " He asked staring at me .

      " We thought you were dead ". He said and I could see the tears threatening to fall from his eyes .

      " Daryl ... " I finally said for the first time .

     " Zoey ". He called back as a drop of tear rolled down his cheeks.

  I used my thumb to wipe the tears off and he smiled at me .

      " You don't need to cry okay ? I'm here now ". I said but he continued crying.

     " Zoey ... I'm really sorry I yelled at you.
       I just wasn't myself then . Please forgive me ". He said in tears .

     " It's okay Daryl . I've forgiven you .
      You have nothing to apologise for ". I said as I planted my lips on his and kissed him slowly . We pulled out of the kiss and stared at each other .

       " I need to get dressed and eat something.
         Then when I'm strong enough , I'll explain what happened to me to you guys okay ?"  I said and he slowly nodded his head .

    I tried getting up from the bed even if I was still feeling weak .

  I wouldn't want Daryl to know how I'm feeling because he'll get worried again .

  I succeeded in getting up but my feets were shaking .

       "Zoey !!! "Daryl yelled and held me when I almost fell.

      " Daryl I'm fine ". I said faking a smile but I'm not sure he was convinced.

      " Zoey you're not ... "
  
      " I'm fine Daryl ". I said cutting him off.  He just stared at me not fully convinced. 

     " Okay fine ... go and take your bath while I'll go get your clothes from your room ". He said and pecked my cheeks before leaving the room .

     " Daryl  , you're still tying a towel !!! " I yelled but he was already gone . I smiled to myself.

    "He's so concerned that he forget he's tying a towel " . I said to myself and slowly walked into the bathroom.

      Gosh ... I feel really strange and heavy .

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TBC ...

Watch out for what will happen next .