I fell asleep in his arms and actually got to sleep. I felt safe. I woke up and he wasn't there. I looked a shirt, once I found one I put it on and walked around. I could smell coffee in the kitchen. So naturally I found myself there. Max was cooking breakfast and had a cup of coffee sitting on the table with cream and sugar. I sat on the counter and mixed it the way I like it.
Max: Good morning
He kissed my forehead. I took a sip of my coffee and watched him
Ace: Good morning
Max: How are you feeling?
Ace: Tired, sore, but good
Max: Good, that's normal
Ace: I didn't know you could cook
Max: There are a lot of things you don't know yet
I set my coffee down.
Max: What's wrong?
Ace: Nothing
Max: Something is wrong, talk to me.
Ace: I haven't been able to sleep for a week. The last time I could sleep, I was here with you. I don't need to rely on you, I can take care of myself.
Max: I know that
Ace: I can't sleep without you, The world is so dark and scary, but when I'm with you it's not so bad.
Max: You can depend on me
Ace: I know, that's what's so scary. I want to depend on you
He turned off the stove and moved the pan to a burner that wasn't hot. He turned to me and put his hands on my thighs
Ace: I'm afraid if I let you get too close, I'll lose you.
Max: Why? I'm right here
Ace: For how long? How long before I'm too much or too little? How long before you don't want me anymore?
Max: Slow down, breathe.
He took my hand and put it on his chest, then leaned his forehead against mine.
Max: You can feel me, I'm not a ghost. I'm right here, as long as you need me to be.
Ace: I love you...
Max: I-I
Ace: I should go
I pushed him slightly and got out of his hold. I got my stuff and started getting dressed. I got my shoes and got in my car leaving before he could stop me. I drove back to the dorms, I needed my space. But the dorms aren't safe, so I sat in my car and called my mom
Ace: Mom
Mom: Songbird, is everything okay?
Ace: Just home sick
Mom: Come on, let's get you some tea
I knew what she was doing, in my family as soon as someone says tea you have to tell them everything that's going on in your life, it's sort of like a secret code for my family. There's no getting out of it.
I stayed in my car and took a deep breath. I listened to her walking around the kitchen and the kettle whistle. I could hear her carefully pour the hot water.
Mom: What's going on?
Ace: I told you the band had a performance and it was extraordinary. People were shouting our names , we performed an original which was great.
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The Start of You and I: FRESHMAN YEAR
RomanceCollege can be a great experience, new friends, hobbies, and relationships. Ace got it all, but there is one minor problem that could cost her everything. Will she choose to love the man of her dreams? Or her college career?