Pick Me

Chapter Seven

<Kate's POV>

I wake up the next morning to see Joey with his arm around me. At first I jumped a little bit because I forgot about what happened last night. I try and grab my phone without moving Joey but his arms kept me in one spot. I try and reach for my phone and fail because I have the shortest arms ever. I lay in bed and think about life and try and think about positive things. But then I remember Brian. He still thinks I'm in New York. I haven't texted him or called him in a day. He probably thinks I'm busy, not that I'm trying to avoid him. I think about my old life and how me and Brian first met. We were in high school together. He was a popular jock and I was a pretty popular kid but nothing like the cheerleaders. We got together after he stood up for me when one of his friends was picking on me. From then until a few weeks ago, I thought he was the one. I thought he was the best boyfriend in the world. He was loving and caring and sweet. But then, he found drugs and alcohol. He would drink and smoke every night and I always hated it because my dad was an alcoholic. I would try and take them away from him and that's why he would hurt me all the time. Thinking about all this made me shiver. I try to move from under Joey's grasp but when I move, he rolls over pulling me closer. I smile and kiss him on the nose.

"Good morning Joey" I whisper. Joey doesn't say anything. I cuddle up into his chest and try and fall back asleep because clearly, Joey doesn't want to wake up.

<An hour ish later>

I wake up again still cuddled into Joey's chest. I look up at Joey to see him staring at me with his beautiful green eyes.

"Good morning beautiful" he says 

"Good morning Joey" I say

"Did you sleep better after your dream last night?" he asks

"Yes I did. That's the best I've slept in a long time" I say

"Well I'm glad I could be there" he says kissing my forehead

"You know, I tried to wake you up earlier this morning but you didn't want to wake up" I say

"I know, I heard you. I just didn't want to get out of bed with you just yet" he says smiling

"You little butt. I tried to reach my phone but you wouldn't let me. Did you do that on purpose too?" I asked 

"Maybe.... but all that matters is that we got to cuddle more" he says wrapping his arms around me again

"Okay fine. I forgive you. But we should really get up. What time is it?" I ask

"I think it's 10" Joey says

"Man, I never sleep in this late. We should get up" I say

"No not yet. Just a few more minutes" Joey says in a litle kid's voice

"Okay fine. Just a little bit longer" I say laughing

<Later that day>

It's 4p.m. now and Joey and I have just been lying around the house all day watching tv. We got up at 10:30 because Meghan and David were leaving to visit their family. That meant that Joey and I had the whole house to ourselves. Joey makes us chicken and rice for dinner and we lay down on the couch to watch Adventure Time. We cuddle under a blanket and we watch a few episodes. Then I get a text from Brian. I sit up and read it. "Hey babe, Just wondering why you haven't called. Also, when are you going to be home? Text me! -B" The message sends a chill down my spine. What am I going to tell Brian. I turn off my phone and lay back down.

"Is everything okay Kate?" Joey asks turning the volume down

"I don't know Joey. My ex just texted me and asked when I'm coming home and why I haven't texted him or called him. I don't know what to do" I say

"It's going to be okay Kate I promise. I'm sure we'll figure something out" he says kissing me on the lips. We kiss for a little bit and watch some more Adventure Time. After an episode or two I fall asleep with Joey still awake watching tv. 

<End>

Hey guys! Sorry nothing too exciting happened this chapter but I promise it's going to get good soon! Thanks all of you who are reading my updates every day! It really means a lot that you guys are liking my story and keep wanting more! Update tomorrow!!!!!!

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