Blue

Chapter 15

When we got home, I saw my father's car parked in the driveway, and my anxiety increased.

I hadn't even noticed my leg was bouncing until Dean put his hand on my thigh. "It's okay, if he does anything I'm there." 

I felt my face heat up and I was grateful that it was still somewhat dark because I didn't want Dean to see my face. I didn't know if I was blushing because of his actions or words, probably a mix of both. 

We got out of the car and I went inside a little too quickly because I wanted to check on Milo and left Dean. When I got to my room I immediately shut the door and went to move Milo. He was still sleeping, so I decided to move him to his own bedroom so we could both get a comfortable sleep. 

After moving Milo I went to my room and took a long hot shower. I shaved, washed my hair and body, and just stayed in there not wanting to go back to the world. 

My stomach from my father was healing but slowly. It looked the same as the day before and it hurt a little less. Although it still hurt, it didn't hurt terribly. It did look gross though, not infected, just dried blood here and there and the cut itself.

I did notice, however, that with the lack of food and water I had that I felt lightheaded. I was seeing spots and felt myself wobbling. I quickly got out of the shower, turned it off, and wrapped a towel around my body. 

I lay on the cold marble floor and shut my eyes, knowing I would most likely pass out. This is one of the worst days I've had in a while and this is just the cherry on top. 

After about a minute of being dizzy and lightheaded, it had faded,  but not completely. I knew that if I sat up, I would feel like that again, so I decided just to wait.

But the way my life has been going, things get worse. 

Knock Knock

"Anna?" I heard Scout's voice, knocking on my bathroom door.

I didn't answer at first too scared that if I did anything I'd pass out. 

"Anna, you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm okay," I replied but I don't know if it was as loud as I thought.

Scout knocked again, not hearing me. "If you don't say anything I'm coming in."

The feeling was coming back and I shook my head, only making it worse. 

I heard her messing with the doorknob and started panicking. "Anna I'm coming in."

I didn't have the strength to reply and tried to move to sit up but my body wouldn't let me. I heard her walking away and got hopeful that she would just leave it.

I don't know how long she was gone but it gave my body enough time to wake up more and I was able to sit up. I changed into the sweatpants and shirt and I brought to change into and that's when I heard Scout's voice. I also heard her fast footsteps but more people walking, I figured who it was though. 

I had just finished changing when Scout knocked on the door again. "Anna."

"What?" I asked, knowing she could hear me this time.

"Open the door," she demanded not even trying to change her tone.

I looked at myself in the mirror and noticed I looked pale and she would notice that. There was nothing I could do though to fix that.

"One second, I'm changing."

Although I wasn't changing I had to give myself a minute to look normal and not like a ghost. I splashed some cold water on my face and dried my hands with a rag.