Start of Something New

Missing You...

Chapter 16:

It was so weird.. so strange. Connor and I were home alone and it was already one A.M. and I was supposed to be going to sleep. I knew I had to take responsibility and make Connor and I go to school after a week.

My dad was still not awake- and that worried me so much. I thought people were supposed to wake up after a few days, but I guess not. It was so scary to think about my dad, yet it was so hard not to think about him every second.

I had already packed a lunch for Connor and a lunch for me for tomorrow. On a Sunday night, I should be on a date, or hanging out with my friends. When I was busy and getting ready for the next day, and the rest of the week, it was easy to forget about my dad for just a few minutes.

But now, that everything was ready for the week- the lunches were made, our outfits were picked up, and the house was pretty clean- i was finding myself bored. I mean, I didn't have homework, I was already showered, I didn't have anyone to text.

Anyone to text.

I started to think about Nick again, when I looked at my phone and saw no messages. I haven't spoken, or heard from him, since he through the flowers at me. I hadn't even thought about him because i'd been so focused on my dad.

I was so tempted to text him, but I couldn't even remember if he wanted to speak to me. I wanted to make up with him so bad.

I usually slept in shorts, but a chill ran through me as I looked at my phone for a second time in less than a minute and saw nothing but a picture of Nick and I as my background. Tears began to fill my eyes and i curled up on top of the blankets.

I tiptoed into the hallway to finish getting ready for bed a little, and the house was really scary- all quiet and dark. I slowly crept down the stairs and turned on a few lights. The sudden scariness woke me up a bit and I was feeling alert and more awake than ever. I walked out onto the screened-in-porch for a little air- half expecting to be greeted by a murderer. I leaned down on the hammock and laid my head on the stiff pillow.

I closed my eyes and started to think about Nick- again. I mean, at least I wasn't thinking about my dad... or at least i wasn't.

I opened my eyes and looked out the windows at the sky. But, tonight, there were no stars, it was pretty cloudy and dark.

I took my phone out of my back pocket and opened up my messages- none. I decided to create one myself, since apparently no one can talk to me anymore. Why the heck did i ruin everything about my life.

Text To: Nickk

Hey, Nick. I'm really srry about everything i said to you at the hospital, i dont know what got into me. I was so tired, stressed out & worried and words would just spilling out of my mouth. I was so scared (and still am) about everything that happened and the fact that I hadnt seen my dad since the crash and i was suspended into the hospital- I just dont know what got into me. I couldnt stand losing my dad after I already lost my mom less than a year ago to cancer- that really killed me

I deleted the message & typed a new one.

Text To: Nickk

I'm sorry what happened at the hospital, call me. i hope you can forgive me for everything because I miss you. xoxo

Before i could ever have a chance to see if Nick replied, i drifted off to sleep- out on the hammock.

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Connor shook me awake the next morning- before i even knew that i'd fallen asleep.

"Connor," I said, startled. "What time is it?" I asked, looking out the window at the little rain hitting the large windows. I sat up- almost flipping the hammock over.

"Like, 10," He replied.

"Ohmigod," I jumped off the hammock. "We have to get to school, ohmigod we're so late."

"Can we just stay home for the day?" Connor asked sheepishly.

Before I could answer Connor, I reached for my vibrating phone- maybe it was the hospital. It wasn't, it was Nick!

I ignored Connor's question and slid to answer the call.

"Hello?" I asked.

"Hey, I got your text last night, well this morning and I replied, but you didnt and, uh, you havent been in school for over a week, and I still love you and miss you so much. I just want you to know how much you mean to me. I don't want to say everything over the phone. i'm sorry for what i did too, but i think we should talk about this all in person." I listened to every word Nick had to say and grasped onto it with everything i had- I'd missed his sweetness. "Ava?"

Startled, I realized I hadn't replied. "Oh, yeah. Of course, I miss you too and I'd love to meet up and talk."

"Wanna go out tonight?"

"What about for lunch?"

"Can't, I have to work, i took a lunch break early because I'm worried about you."

"Oh, yeah. I forgot that there's school, even when I don't go," I groaned.

Nick chuckled. "The whole world goes on, even when you're not around."

"When do you want to hang, then?"

"Tonight?"

"I kinda have to watch Connor for.. until my dad gets better," I replied sheepishly.

"Then, maybe I could just stop by later tonight," Nick suggested.

"Sound perfect," I smiled.

"Alright, I'll see you later, Ava."

"Bye." I hung up the phone.

"WE DON'T HAVE TO GO TO SCHOOL!" I called to Connor who had walked into the living room, and ran upstairs to get myself ready for tonight.

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A/N: I TRIED TO GET THIS CHAPTER OUT SUPER QUICK- & HEY, IT ACTUALLY WORKED! ITS BEEN LESS THAN A WEEK & LOOK- A NEW CHAPTER!!

i dont really have a plan for where i'm taking this story, maybe it'll end soon- i'm not sure. Maybe 3 more chapters or 5.. idk, but i want to also focus on other stories and theres not much left of this one. I am currently writing two other stories, so definitely check those out . On of them, titled as 'Infinite Love', is one i'm planning to make into a series so you should totally read it!! :) I hope you enjoyed this chapter, vote & comment on my story :) i'll update ASAP, love you guys!!

xoxo, briellle <3