Fallen

Chapter 14

I am so sorry guys, I have been very busy with finals, but it is now finally summer! I know I say this every chapter, but I WILL post regularly not sure on a regular day, but I will post every week.

SKYLAR'S P.O.V

My light is the only one on in the house right now. My eyes are almost too heavy to keep open. I turn off my lamp and check the time, 2:45...oops. I snuggle up under my covers just as I hear something hit my window.You have got to be kidding me?

I look out my window and see Emmett sitting on the ground. As I open my window, I feel the cold winter air punch me in the face, Emmett is wearing a T-shirt and shorts, he has to be freezing. "Emmett, what the fuck are you doing out there? It's freezing outside."

He just shrugs his shoulders and smiles. I laugh, "Would you like to come in?"

He nods his head and starts climbing up the tree next to my window. How he is climbing a tree with a cast on beats me but all I am thinking about is hoping he doesn't break his other leg. He falls through my window and onto my floor. I help him off the floor and he sits up on the wall against the forested window. "What, are you drunk or something?"

He just grins and shrugs again and kisses me with a sour taste of bourbon on his lips, yep, definitely drunk. I grab his hand and help him off the floor and walk him to the opposite side of my room to the window bench. "So, do you want to me what you are doing here, drunk, at 3 in the morning?" I say as we plop down on the cold pillows sitting up against my window

"Not really,"

He yawns, lays down, and pulls me into his embrace. As his eyes flutter shut he,"You look beautiful without all of that black make-up around your eyes."

Before I can say thank you, I see his body relax and I can hear a light snore in between his breathing. He is so adorable, but why is he drunk on a Thursday night, or why is he even drunk at all. Should I be worried about him? A groan from Emmett keeps me from drowning in my own thoughts.

I grab one of the warmest blankets off my bed and drape it over his shivering body. I slip under my covers yet find myself not being tired anymore, and for some reason very hot, and uncomfortable under the sheets. I yank them off and grab my book off the nightstand. Slowly and quietly I sit down next to Emmett and put some of the blanket over my feet.

Barely 3 pages after I stars reading, my eyes lids start to feel heavy again. I start to stand up, but as I move I hear almost a whimper from the sleeping boy next to me. He is never like this, or is he. I don't really know that much about him, like his family, or most of his friends. I mean yeah I have met his friends but they could be drug dealers for all I know. They way they look, it wouldn't surprise me if a few of them actually were, but that is besides the point. I need to get to know him better. Pulling the blanket over my body, I wrap my arms around Emmett and feel his warm body though his clothing. It's comforting to have someone next to me other than someone who just wants me to be there for them. I close my eyes and picture a warm summer night and slowly drift off to sleep.

EMMETT'S P.O.V

It takes a minute for my eyes to adjust to the light streaming into what doesn't seem like my bedroom. My head is throbbing. Why am I in Skylar's bedroom? Pieces of last night flood into my mind as Skylar walks in. A strong aroma of black coffee and bacon fill the room. She approaches me and smiles. "Hello, I thought you would like some coffee"

"Yes, that would be great thank you.", Just speaking feels like hitting a hammer against my skull.

I grab the warm coffee in my hands and realize how freezing I am. I shiver as Skylar sits down next to me. I see something in her face like she wants to ask me something. I lay my hand on her thigh, "Everything okay?" I ask sincerely.

"Yeah... I just want to make sure everything is okay with you."

I feel my face drop. I want to tell her what the problem is but something makes me decide against it. "Yeah, I'm fine I was just stressed out about something but I'm okay now. Promise"

Something in her face tells me she doesn't quite believe me but she nods anyway and half smiles. There were minutes of silence as I sip the super bitter coffee in my hands. "We should get to school if we want to make it by at least third period."

I didn't realize how late it was but I guess she just wanted me to sleep in.

The nausea hits me in strong waves during the day. As soon as the final bell rings I look for Skylar but don't see her. I send her a text message asking where she is.

"Sorry! Forgot to tell you, have a doctor's app.this afternoon. See you tomorrow okay. ~Skylar <3"

It's all good until I realize I don't have a ride. I limp as fast as I can to the parking lot hoping I can still catch Seth. I see him opening up his car door. I manage to catch him by screaming his name. He smiles and knows what I am about to ask so he grabs my books for me and opens the passenger door. "So head to your house, which you have never told me where it is or someplace else?"

"Can you go to Skylar's house I left my car there." Probably not the best idea to have driven there last night. I have to tell him the address but he gets there pretty quickly. I grab my keys and open my car door. "Hey, you wanna go have dinner. We haven't hung out in a while."

I really should get home, but two more hours won't hurt. "Sure as long as it's not that crappy place you call 'authentic Mexican'"

He chuckles but pretends to be serious,"Hey! Do not hate on Chili's!"

We both pull into Chili's anyway. Two hours pass until I get back into my car to head home. The sun has already set as I pull into the drive way. All of the lights are off inside so I walk through the front door. Everything is silent inside the house as I walk to my room without making a sound. My door gets stuck sometimes so I have to practically kick it down for it to open. I step into my room and put my jacket on the floor, all of the sudden I hear a loud thundering voice from behind me, "Where the hell have you been!"

Shit.