Emma's P.O.V.
"Emma." I heard. I tried to answer but nothing came out. I couldn't see and I could barely breathe. "Emma." I heard again a little louder. Someone was shaking my shoulders now. "Emma!" It was a whisper but sounded like someone screaming my name.
***
"Emma, wake up." I opened my eyes to see Nick standing above me. "What?" I asked sitting up and rubbing my eyes. "Would you pick up your phone already? It's been ringing for a while." Nick said. I slowly got to my feet and searched my purse for my phone. it was about one o'clock in the morning. Who calls this early? I found my phone glowing at the bottom of my bag. 3 missed calls the screen said. I pressed open and I saw that all the missed calls were from Justin. One at twelve o'clock, one at twelve forty-five, and the last at one o'clock, which was only two minutes ago. I pressed the Callback button and waved my hand so that Nick would know to leave. Nick gave a relieved expression and left quickly. "Hello?" I suddenly heard on the other line. I didn't even know he answer. "Oh, Justin, hi. You called like three times. What's up?" I asked. "What? I can't talk to you?"
"No." I said giving a little laugh. "What time did you get there?"
"Like nine-ish."
"Then why are you calling me so late?"
"Because this is the first time I've had time to call you. Been busy, ya know?"
"Oh, yeah, I totally get that." There was a few seconds of silence.
"Um, sorry about the whole car thing."
"What part of the car thing? That it was a rental car or the fact that i had no way of getting home?"
"Oh I totally forgot you didn't have a ride home. I'm really sorry. How'd you get home?"
"I had to call someone. I didn't have any money with me so I couldn't take the bus. I was there waiting for an extra two hours. But it's fine. I'm home!" I said laughing.
"Well I can't wait to see you next month."
"Same. But Justin I kinda wanna sleep right now. I want to talk to you but I'm just too tired. I'll text you later."
"Alright. Bye."
"Bye."
I ended the call and collapsed on my bed hugging my phone to my chest. I can't believe he actually called. No guy that I know would do that. It actually means a lot that he called. While thinking about Justin, I slowly drifted back to sleep.
***
So Justin isn't here to go to the big end of the year party, which is today, Sunday. Should I not go? What will people think if I don't have a date? You know what? I'm going. How am I going to get there? Beep Beep Beep. I heard my phone from somewhere on the floor. I guess I fell asleep with it in my hands. I hopped to my feet and searched the floor.
I finally found it under my bed and pressed Answer without looking at the caller ID. "Hello?" I asked. "Hey Emma. It's Sean."
"Oh hey. What's up?"
"Well I was wondering if you were going to the party tonight."
"Yeah. I wouldn't miss it."
"Well, do you need a ride?" He asked. I guess I do need a ride.
"Actually, yeah, I do."
"Okay so I'll pick you up later."
