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Chapter 10

I wake up the next morning with Zach's arms around me. I smile as I remember the events from last night.

I try to get out of his grasp without making a lot of movement so as not to wake him. I would love to stay in his arms forever, but I really have to pee. Stupid bodily functions.

Once I'm out of his arms, I get dressed. I find my prosthetic and strap it on. Then I make my way to the bathroom that is connected to his room. When I'm finished, I grab my phone and head downstairs.

Once I turn on my phone, I look at the screen.

12 missed calls from Mom.

7 missed calls from Dad.

3 missed calls from Emily.

Crap. They are probably worried about me. I never came home last night after dinner. I decide to call my mom first. She picks up after the first ring.

"Skylar?! Where have you been?" she yells into the phone and I have to pull it away from my ear slightly.

"Mom, calm down. I'm fine. I fell asleep at Zach's last night" I say to her.

"Well, hurry home. Your father and I need to talk to you."

"Okay. I'll ask Zach to drive me" I say and then hang up.

I don't really want to wake him up, but my family needs me and I can't drive. It would be so much easier if I lost my left leg instead. Though I wish I didn't lose any leg.

I head up the stairs to Zach's room. Going up the stairs with the prosthetic is still something I'm not used to. How could I be?

I open his door and see he's not in his bed anymore. Just then, he comes out of the bathroom. He is only wearing sweatpants and I can't get over how hot he looks.

He grabs a notebook from his bedside table and starts writing.

Where were you? I woke up and you were gone.

Sorry, I was downstairs.

You should have woken me up.

You looked so peaceful.

Still. How long have you been up?

About 30 minutes.

Okay.

He comes over to me and hugs me from behind. I melt into his arms and smile. I turn around and look at him and he is smiling also. Then he pulls me into a kiss. It was nice and soft but you could feel the love behind it.

"I LOVE YOU" he signs as he pulls away.

I smile.

"I LOVE YOU TOO" I sign back to him.

I kiss him again and then pull back and see him frown. I chuckle and then grab the notebook.

Hate to ruin the moment, but I need you to drive me home.

Why?

My mom called and said she needed to talk to me. She's also mad I didn't come home last night.

Oops.

I give him a small smile.

I don't regret it. I just have to get home.

Ok.

He puts on a shirt and now it's my turn to frown. He laughs at my face but keeps getting dressed.

We head downstairs and then go out to his car.

I get out of the car when we reach my house and wave at Zach as he drives away.