I Wish You Would

*Chapter 13*

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I woke up, my head pounding like hell. I groggily opened my eyes. It was dark outside. I wondered how long I was out for.

I felt something move beside me and saw a ghostly figure. At first I thought my mind was playing tricks on me, but when I felt something on my arm, I was sure I wasn't dreaming.

I screamed and jumped out of bed. The sudden movement and head rush caused my vision to turn black and I lost my balance. Before I could fall down for the second time today, the ghostly figure caught me.

"Oh my god, Kaylen, I am so sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. Shit. Come on here." He guided me. his hand around my waist as he settled me back down into my bed. I looked up at his face and he was clearly stifling a laugh.

"You. Idiot. Almost. Gave. Me. The. Scare. Of. My. Laugh." I accentuated every word with a punch to his arms and stomach. Beneath his shirt, I could feel his abs and muscles, hard and strong.

"What are you doing here anyways?" I asked him. "Well, I came by to pick you up for a cup of coffee, but then your mom told me what happened and sent me up here instead."

I smacked my head. I had totally forgotten about the coffee date. I groaned out loud. "I am so sorry Jon. We will go tomorrow. I promise."

"Hey, that is totally alright. It is not like you fell down on purpose, did you?" He wiggled his eyebrows at me and I pushed him of the bed. "Well, I got to get going. I'll let your mom know that your up. Bye and take care."

Jonathan and left and as if on cue, Mom entered with a steaming bowl of soup. "Here you go sweetie. Feeling okay now?" she asked, running her hands through my hair. " Yeah mom, I am fine." I got up and kissed her on the cheek before snuggling down with a book and my soup. Suddenly, six figures entered my room. My mom got up and left, smiling at them. I looked around my room suddenly feeling conscious about it's messiness and hoping there wasn't any strewn underwear.

Ashley and Dylan propped themselves up on either side of my pillow, putting their feet up. Nathan was sitting at the foot of my bed. Rachel grabbed a chair, Emma and bean bag and Robert stood there, his back to the wall, staring at me.

"Hey guys." I gave a small wave. I looked at Nathan, who was smiling at me, concern in his warm brown eyes and felt that dull ache again.

"Are you okay? You nearly gave us a heart attack, banging your head like that." Dylan asked me.

"Guys, relax. I am totally fine now. Dylan or Ash, one of you will have to get out of my bed. It is meant for one person, not three." "Come on Ashley, get out. I'm sure it's me she wants in bed, not you." Dylan winked at me and earned a glare from Rachel and ended up being shoved out of bed by the joint effort of me and Ashley.

"Geez, no man can even joke around here." This earned him a few more chuckles and snickers from Nathan and Robert. "But you honestly okay Kay? Emma told us you had a nasty bump already."

Rachel looked at me, her eyes wide in surprise. "What bump? How? No one tells me anything." She looked at me pouting. I laughed and pulled her close.

" Emma saw it Rach. It is not something I need to broadcast. And I am all okay. After all, I need to play the tournament next week." I grinned and Emma sidled closer to give me a high five.

"But how did you bang your head in the first place?" Robert asked, startling me. The boy was so quiet that half of the time I did not even realise that he was there. So much for having killer looks.

I told them the short version. " I couldn't sleep all night. Slept late, got up late for school. I was jumping out of the bathtub when I slipped and banged my head hard on the edge of the bathtub." I had no intention of telling them why I couldn't sleep.

Evidently I thought out loud, because Robert asked me, "Why slept so late then?"

Suddenly Nathan got up "sorry guys, i'll be right back. I got to take this call." He left. I took my chance and told the guys the whole story.

"The thing is, I like Nathan. Ever since I found out he has a girlfriend, I was kind off upset. That is the actual reason I left that day too.

Before anyone could react, Nathan came back in. "So Kaylen, you couldn't sleep beacuase? Shut your mouth Rob, you look like a goldfish."

I wracked my brain thinking for a plausible excuse. Didn't have to think for long.

"I was just really nervous for the game, that's all." I smiled and saw Ashley elbow Dylan out of the corner of my eye and snicker.

They all sat around for some more time. Soon enough, Dylan, Rachel and Nathan were the only people left. Suddenly Dylan got up and dragged Rachel after him. "I'm going down to get some cookies. Come on Rach." They left and there was momentary silence in the room. Then Nathan spoke up,

"You owe me an explanation. You are hiding something from me. Something that the other's know and I don't. Don't stare at me like that.. you are pretty easy to read. Plus you suck at lying. Spit it out."

I turned away so that Nathan couldn't see my tears. I faced him back slowly.

" You remember Nate, you had once told me that there is a perfect time to explain a situation or tell a story? Well, this situation will be presented out to you someday. You will understand. Just not today. If you are smart, not that I am doubting you, you will understand."

Saying so I turned away.

I felt his hand on my shoulder turning me back. " I won't pretend to know that I know what you are going through. But if what I am thinking is correct, I understand why you are not inclined on telling me. I will always be waiting for you to explain. But remember, no matter what, I am always there for you. I'd better go down and see what Dylan is up to. Taking him long enough." He winked and left.

Soon enough Dylan and Rachel came up, said awkward goodbyes and left without even looking at each other. Nathan bent down and whispered loud enough for them to hear,

" I caught them in the middle of a make out session." We both began to laugh and Rachel turned a huge red.

Soon they all left and mom came up with some spaghetti. Austin was out for camp. ME and mom sat together watching the latest episode of the Big Bang Theory. After she left, I was left alone to my thoughts.

I began to think about the whole Jonathan - Nathan scenario. Though I liked Nathan, feeling for Jonathan had begun to surface as well. I simply did not understand and it drove me crazy. I knew that I needed someone to talk to. Some one who didn't know either of them and could give me unbiased advice. I picked up the phone and dialled the number. The phone rang and a voice came. "Hello?"

It brought back memories and I smiled.

"Hello Rose"

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