Things I've never told you

Dreams do come true

Mia – the morning after

I rolled over with a groan as I tried to block the sun from shining on my face. Note to self, get black-out curtains because there's nothing worse than being woken up by the sun. However, I knew something or rather someone I never minded being woken up by. Last night's events had me smiling like an idiot first thing in the morning. I did it. I finally kissed Dani. I mean, sure, maybe she started it by kissing me first but I started it. Without opening my eyes, I felt beside me for her but was met with cold sheets.

I tried to hide the disappointment because I really wanted to wake up with her this morning but I knew she always woke up earlier than I did and couldn't stay in bed longer than 30 minutes after she woke up.

I looked around the room for any sign that Dani was still here but found nothing but I didn't think too much of it because she was probably downstairs having a cup of coffee. I got out of bed and started rummaging in my closet for something to wear. I didn't want to look like I was trying too hard so I settled on one of Dani's old track shirts she left at my house years ago and some shorts. I opened the door quietly and tip-toed to the closest washroom to brush my teeth and wash my face. After a couple of deep breaths, I looked in the mirror, "it's now or never, Mia." With one last look in the mirror, I fluffed my hair and decided to put on a little bit of lip gloss, because why not?

"Dani?" I crept down the stairs slowly because I knew she startled easily. I listened for any movement but when it was clear that I was home alone, I trudged down the stairs.

I was disappointed because I smelled coffee so I thought she was down here. I patted my pockets to look for my phone.

"Damn it," I said under my breath. Where did I put my phone? It was only when I looked at the kitchen did I realize that the house was a complete mess.

There were empty cups and bottles covering the tops of the counter, chips were scattered all over the floors and I think someone got sick in the corner.

I put my hand on my forehead, this was the last thing I wanted to do right now but it wasn't going to clean itself. I opened the bottom cabinet to grab garbage bags and the broom but it was empty. "Of course," I grumbled, I knew I should've grabbed a box of garbage bags when they were on sale last week.

I slipped my feet in my shoes and ran across the lawn to Dani's house which was perfect because it gave me an excuse to see her and I could grab cleaning supplies. I tied my shoes, maybe I could talk her into helping me clean up too..

"Mia, what a pleasant surprise!" Mrs. Lennox exclaimed and opened the door wider, "come in. Would you like some breakfast?"

I shook my head, "thank you, but I need to get home and clean. I was actually wondering if I can take some garbage bags and cleaning supplies?" I craned my neck hoping that Dani was somewhere here.

"Of course, honey. Why don't you take a seat and I'll grab some things for you," she led me to the kitchen table where there was a breakfast spread on the table. I looked over at her but she had a sad expression on her face, "I thought my children would be coming over for breakfast but it turns out they had their own plans."

"Dani's not here?" I asked with a frown, "she slept over last night and when I woke up she was gone."

Dani's mom put a plate down in front of me and started putting food on it, I knew at that point she wasn't going to let me leave until I ate. "I was taking out the garbage this morning and I saw her walking to her car. She mentioned that she had a work meeting today and that's why she couldn't have breakfast." She pushed the syrup and cut up fruit to me, encouraging me to add to my waffles, "word of advice, don't have kids. They'll only break your heart," she joked.