Frozen Heart

Chapter 61 ~ "Life Is Short"

Nik

I've had a lousy night of sleep, I knew I should be there with her while she was having a hard time. The thought of her crying all by herself was heartbreaking, it made me toss and turn all night. 

She FaceTimed me at around one in the morning when her dad was safely taken care of. Her mom had fallen asleep at his bed and Grace wanted someone to talk to. It was nice to see her again, I couldn't even describe the relief when I found out her dad was alright. I was honestly bracing myself for bad news and luckily, it never came.

I stayed up talking with her until she nodded off and I kept rolling around in bed. I'd sleep for a little while and then think about her and wake up. It was a mess and I was feeling miserable. 

It was only five-thirty a.m, but I genuinely can't think of anything worse than trying to get more sleep. I get out of bed and trudge down the hall to the washroom. I pass Sasha's room on the way there, her door is ajar and I see her and Nate all cuddled up asleep. That was still hard to process sometimes but right now, it just made me wish me and my own girlfriend were like that.

I sigh and turn on the bathroom light, closing the door and turning on the shower. I just wanted to try and wake up a bit. I usually woke up around now to start getting ready for the gym, but Alex had started going later and I usually went with Grace in the evenings. 

I get out of the shower and I start my morning routine, shaving my face and brushing my teeth. I put a bit of gel in my hands and try to run it through my wet hair. It was getting too long, but the last thing I had on my mind was a haircut.

I walk back to my own bedroom and sigh, pulling on some clothes. What could I do to kill the time?

My phone starts to vibrate and I see a message from Grace. 

*I know you're probably asleep, but I miss you*

I smile a bit and I get an idea, immediately texting her back.

*I miss you too, can I come visit?*

Those three dots come up on the screen and I wait, hoping she'll say to come over. 

*What are you doing up?*

I chuckle a bit at that and answer her question.

*I was thinking about you*
*Obviously ;)*

I wait again but she's quick to answer me.

*Obviously <3*
*It would be amazing if you could come, just let me know when you get here and I'll help you sign in*

I smile and shoot off my bed, grabbing my schoolbag and car keys. I walk down my stairs and hurry to the kitchen getting a container of cupcakes mom made last night for Grace's family. I put on my coat and shoes before hurrying out into the cool air.

*I'm on my way, see you soon*

I start my car and make my way to the hospital, excited to see her and give her some support. I remember the first time I tried to comfort her and how weird I felt. I'd never done it before, but something made me want to try and do it for her. That was an important day for the two of us, it was the first day I started to get addicted to sleeping in bed next to her.

I start to wonder if she's eaten recently, I was certainly hungry. I sigh and keep my eyes peeled for a McDonalds I could drive through and get breakfast from. I pull in and I remember briefly her saying that she had a soft spot for McDonalds pancakes once. I order myself breakfast too and three coffees before continuing on to the hospital.

I get in and take the bag of food, the cupcakes and the tray of coffees inside. My hands were already full, but I stopped to get flowers too in the hospital gift shop. I make my way to the elevators, balancing it all in my hands.