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An Understanding

Miranda's pov

Why doesn't anyone remember Tully but me? "Because you wished he was never born." I look up and a man I've never seen before stands at the foot of my bed. "Jason!" I scream. "Fool you're dreaming. You wished he wasn't born so I made it happen." He says. My hands clam up. "No, why?! Bring him back!!" I scream. Then I wake up to Jason shaking me. "Baby, you were dreaming, it's okay." He says, pulling me into a hug as I cry. "Where's Tully? I need to talk to him!" I cry, jumping up. "Are you still talking about him?!" Jason gripes aggravated. I turn around horrified. He really doesn't exist. "I think after him punching you in the face, you two should cool off." He says, standing up. My eyes go wide. "Wait say that again!" I cry, relief flooding through me. He looks confused. "Say what?" He asks, scratching his head. "You do remember him, right?" I ask. He walks over to me looking concerned. "Maybe you hit your head harder than we thought." He says, resting a hand on my cheek. My eyes tear up and I rest my hand on his and close my eyes. He is still here. It was all just a fucked up dream. "Oh thank goodness!" I cry, hugging him tightly. "Oof," he gasps, falling onto the bed with me on top of him. We both laugh and I kiss him. "Is there somethin' you ain't tellin' me?" He asks. I smile. "I just had a dream that I wished Tully was never born and it came true and no one remembered him but me and it freaked me out." I explain. He smiles. "Dreams can seem real, can't they." He says, ruffling my hair. "Hey!" I gripe, fixing it. He chuckles and pulls my hand down then kisses me. "I gotta go see Tully." I say. He nods and kisses me again. "I'll be here." He says. "Love ya." I say. "Ditto." I run out and get to Tully's house. He's on the porch crying. I run up and throw my arms around his neck. "Oh Tully thank God you're okay!" I cry. He's a little shocked. He hugs me back tightly. "Oh my goodness! Your eye!" He shouts. I laugh while crying. "I'm fine, Tully. I'm so sorry. I love you so much." I say. He's totally confused. Jason pulls up in his truck a few seconds later.

Tully's pov

I give him a look meaning what the fuck is going on. He mouths I'll explain later. He smiles at us as he leans against his truck. I'm so confused. I can't believe I gave my sister a black eye. She doesn't seem to care as she hugs me. I break free of our embrace. "I'm guessing hormones?" I ask, walking over to Jason. "He shakes his head. "Naw man, get in the truck. I'll explain everything." He says. I glance back at my sister. She waves me on with a smile on her face. I get in his passenger seat and he drives out of my driveway.