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Dysania- The state of finding it hard to get out of bed in the morning.

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I ended up going to the roof last night. It's been a while and it felt good to be back. I sat myself down against a vent. Even with the thin layer of the snow that was now gone, the air was still bitter enough to send an unwelcoming shiver down my spine.

I don't know how much time passed while I was up there, or what I was even doing up there in the first place. I just knew I couldn't go home yet.

I was in my own little world, that's for sure. I didn't realize it until Micheal came and got me. The once grey rhenish sky was replaced with a dark black, almost as if the world had a blindfold on. Hiding its colors from us. I looked up the radiant stars that gave harmony to the black sky.

That was until Micheal had pulled me inside, saying that it was time for me to go home. It wasn't until then I realized how cold I felt, so cold I felt numb. When Micheal dragged me back through the doors, the hot air was harsh on my skin. But I was quickly able to shake off the feeling.

By the time my uncle had got me, the restaurant was closed. When he found out I didn't have a ride, he insisted on bringing me home, much to my protest. Addy wasn't there because she was feeling ill, so he said that he would be going that way anyway to grab some things at the store for her.

When he did drop me off, the house was dark. Everyone was either asleep or not home. This seems to happen a lot.

By the looks of it, it seems like only Monica and Dayton are here. June had finally convinced Monica to let her have a sleepover at a friend's, so I knew she wasn't here.

Zion and Dad's car wasn't in the driveway, Zion was most likely with friends or some girl, but only God knows where Dad was and what he was doing at this time.

When I get up to my room, I sigh seeing Koda on my bed. His head lifts up, his tail wags lightly but he's too tired to get out of bed. I don't bother changing or removing my makeup, even though I know I regret it in the morning. I laid down next to Koda, snuggling next to him.  Preparing myself for what the night was about to bring.

K A S H T O N

I groan, slowly trying to get myself to wake up. I didn't intend to sleep in, even if it was just a few hours. But at the moment, getting a few extra hours of sleep seems nice. I should probably be at the gym right now though. With Thanksgiving break, Carter has gone out of state to go visit family. I want to take advantage of the moment, I need a little break without having him complaining to me the whole time.

I bury my face into my pillow, blocking out the sunlight. I try to convince myself to get up, but my body won't move.

My door creaks open and I hear a light giggle, causing my lips to twitch upwards. The mattress shifts and Kate sits on my back, pressing her little hands against my shoulders. I pretend to still be asleep.

"Kash, wake up!" Kates laughs again, shaking me. "Kaaassshhh, you gotta get up-" surprising her, I quickly move, making her fall down on the bed and I hug her to me. She squeals and tries to squirm away from me, "bubba no let me go!"

"Shh, go to sleep." Her laughter fills my ears, making me grin. I would do anything to see this girl smile, especially after everything that happened with dad. I don't want her to be sad at such a young age. Or at any age. Hearing her happy makes me feel like I'm doing at least something right.

"Nooo, we can't sleep," she tries to smack my arm but it's more like a soft pat. That's one thing I love about Kate. She's too gentle to hurt anyone, she would probably cry if she did. "Mama made waffles and Sawyer is going to eat them all if we don't hurry."