Sun slowly filtered through the windows, blinding me with their white shining rays sliding into my barely opened eyes. I stretched and naturally made baby dinosaur noises as I moved, loosening my muscles. My thin fingers probed my rib cage, I winced, remembering the night before. Mallory. She was a witch. My nose still didn't feel broken. I hoped I didn't have a black eye. I didn't want Dan to see me that way. Dan! I remembered all that happened last night. It was so crazy it almost had to be a dream. I flipped over on the bed hoping too see Dan looking back at me but there was just a large empty space. I sighed, for I supposed he already had left me. Walking to my bathroom, I heard a voice singing. I was much too tired to notice or care so I continued towards the bathroom. After shaking the handle a bit, I finally pushed the door in. The mirrors were completely fogged up. It was extremely maddening for I needed too look at my nose. I quickly jumped when I heard Dan's voice yell "SKY!"
I turned around and sure enough, just a foot away from me was Dan. He was only wearing a loose fitted towel around his waist and water was still dripping down his perfect chest. His hair was wavy and extra dark with the shower produced shapes and it was standing up in places.
"I-Uh-I'm so sorry!" I stammered and squeaked as I covered my eyes and reached for the door handle. Twisting it quickly, I rushed out of there and ran to my bedroom. My heart was pounding. I was completely embarrassed, but in awe. Then ashamed of walking in on him. Any chance I had with Dan was completely gone. I groaned at my positively awful luck. I went to a different bathroom and cried as I showered. I liked hiding my tears that way. I got out quickly and pulled on my previous clothing. I slipped out of the room and walked to a nearby vendor. I purchased a brightly coloured pair of Tetris pants. Leaving the hotel I rushed to a closely linked store where I bought a black short-sleeved T-shirt and a rainbow vest to match my new pants. I continued wearing my purple Vans. I ran back into the hotel room to find Dan was still getting ready. I blow dried my hair, did a wing of eyeliner, added a smokey eye, and a bright pop of lip colour. My stomach grumbled its anger at me for not feeding it breakfast. I walked into the kitchen to find a huge chocolate chip muffin with a note written next to it. It read:
I called room service for you while you were out. I didn't know what you liked but who can go wrong with a chocolate chip muffin? By the way, I'm sorry you had to hear my awful singing and see my undone hair this morning. I was just trying to make myself presentable before you woke up. If you don't mind me asking, who were you muttering about in your sleep? You talked about "the one" 'his perfect eyes" your "chance love" and "your future". Is it about your boyfriend? If so, I am very sorry for all that happened yesterday and I must be going. I should be gone before you return.
Love,
Dan
Oh no! I must've been muttering about him in my sleep and now he thought I was taken. Wait, he doesn't want me to be taken? Hope expanded my chest. Soon the brimming of hope popped away. He's disconnected himself from me. He doesn't want me around him. He thinks I'm taken and am a stupid little player, using him as my pawn. Still looking at the note, I heard footsteps.
"Skylar? You're here?" Dan asked in surprise.
"I left to buy a change of clothes. I was coming right back." I said.
"Oh... well. I see you read my note. I, uh, better be going then." He nodded awkwardly and started towards he door.
"Dan. wait!" I yelled. He stopped in his tracks and turned around. "I don't have a boyfriend. I was just dreaming... about you okay? I don't know what I'm feeling yet, but I think I really like you Dan. I just want to be around you every moment. You are the sweetest guy I've ever met and I'm sorry if I've hurt you in anyway. I-"
Dan cut me off. "So you're telling me that you don't have a boyfriend and I've been okay to kiss you this whole time and I didn't have to feel guilty?"
"Well I suppose you could put it that way-"
"Skylar, this is great!" Dan smiled, but it soon melted away. "Oh, Skylar, I'm so sorry I just put all of this on you. I know this must be stressful. I should go."
"Please stay." I whispered. He walked towards me. picked me up, and sat me on his lap.
"Is that what you want? Me to stay?" He let the words escape his lips.
"Yes."
"My wish is your command. What is you're second wish?" He said in an Arabian accent.
"That you stop using that stupid accent!" I giggled.
"Third wish?" He asked, looking into my eyes.
"Kiss me." He leaned in and he slowly started up my neck brushing his lips upon my skin. My brain went fuzzy, my skin tingled with electricity. His lips got harsher as they pressed along my jaw bone. Then he paused, looking right into my eyes, with his lips less than a millimeter from mine, and whispered my name. Then my world exploded. We started soft;y but our hunger had no limits. My hands wrapped into his hair, arms locked around his neck. My legs hugged to his lower abdomen. His careful fingers caressed my sides and we melted into each other. I couldn't breathe, but I didn't need to. All I needed was him to live. His lips on mine, our interlocked mouths, his arms around me. He was my drug, I was high on life, I was greedy, I didn't want to ever lose him. Then he pulled away.
"I can't." He whispered.
"Dan, you can't what?" I asked.
"I can't be with you. I can't do this. It's too much." He said through tears. I started to cry too. He stood up and walked to the door, pausing right in front of it.
"Dan, please! I'm begging you! Don't leave. I wish you would just stay with me! I wish you could just let go and let us be together. I wish you would give up, I wish you wouldn't run away!" I sobbed.
He looked at me with an expression of anguish. "You only get three wishes Skylar." Then he stepped out the door.
My world broke. Dan was gone. As quickly as he had come. It had been just another day. But I couldn't let this be the end. It was though. Dan was never coming back. It was over.
