Stuck In Time

Chapter 13

*Quick note! I Thought I would have the next day be Friday, so I wrote them talking about her going back in to school. I totally forgot that day was Friday. Soo as a result of a hectic week for Grace and sickness for Carson, they think it's Thursday :D

I woke up with my head resting on Mack’s chest. The soft breathing he was making was the only sound that filled my ears as I looked around the room. The TV was turned off, and the smell of fresh baked cookies could be smelled from downstairs. Blinking, I rubbed my eyes and carefully got off of Mack, observing his muscular arms. My cheeks turning pink, I looked away to see the time.

8:30

So Mack stayed all this time? Even when I fell asleep? Smiling, I nudged his side, wanting him to make the best of his visit. 

He mumbled an incoherent response, followed by him moving to his side facing me. I giggled, desperately wanting to draw a mustache on him. Grabbing his hand and squeezing it, I leaned into his ear and whispered.

“Wake up. There’s cookies.”

His eyes shot open and I busted out laughing.

“You’re just as bad as me!”

“What?” He asked confused, his messy hair falling in his face.

“I whispered in your ear about cookies and you woke up.” I recapped. 

“Oh...” He responded, grinning sheepishly.

Before I could respond he interrupted. “So there’s not really cookies?”

Laughing, I pulled his hand and we got out of bed. Taking a step, I felt rather faint. The next thing I knew I was in Mack’s arms.

“Mack?” I asked hoarsely. 

“How about I bring some up for you?” He said quietly, leading me back to the bed. I nodded, squeezing his hand as the world started spinning. 

I then stopped, realizing I was starting to see full objects again. 

“No. I want to go down.”

“Car you almost fainted. I want you to get more rest.”

“I’m fine. I need the exercise.” 

Giving me a stern look, he sighed and gestured for me to go downstairs. I walked out of my room carefully, stepping out into the hall. Feeling that Mack was right behind me, I pretended to fall, causing Mack to wrap his arms around me. 

“Kidding!” I giggled.

“You’re a sneak.” He said, pulling me to a standing position and squeezing me hard.

“Ow! Let go!”

“Nah I think this is good.” 

“Mack!”

“Hmm? I can’t hear you” He squeezed me harder. Thinking fast, I brought my hand to my stomach.

“This actually hurts! I”m gonna barf!”

Realizing this, he let go of me faster than the speed of light. I regained my breathe, turning around to walk down the stairs. As I did, I elbowed Mack in the stomach. 

“Ow! Hey!”

“That’s for hurting me!”

“You tricked me!”