Make it to me.

Part 12

Aubree POV

When I wake up I have a massive headache but I think the heaviness in my chest outweighs it.

I start remembering the night before and try to figure out whether it really happened or not, one look at the wet floor and I conclude that it did.

I get up and grab the bottle of pain killers that I keep in my drawer, I grab a water bottle and drown 3.

I'm exhausted so I take a quick semi-cold shower to wake me up, it definitely does the trick and I'm ready 20 minutes later.

When I head down the stairs Lucas runs of from the table to hug me.

"Bree!! I'm eating waffles and mom even let me have the chocolate kind!"

I smile down at him and run a hand through his hair.

"That's great bud. I have to run but I'll see you after school, have fun at baseball practice!"

Lukie smiles back and runs back to the table and yells an "I love you" so loud I can see the neighbors rolling their eyes over it now.

I do the reasonable thing of course and yell it back, louder.

When I get to school there's only a few minutes to spare before I have to be in class so I speed my pace and make it right before the door gets shut alongside no other than Micah.

He's out of breathe just as much as I am but he lets me walk in first.

He gives me a strange look though, I can't put my finger on what though so I hurry to my seat and forget about it.

I know Chloe is in the room and it only makes me nervous.

I look at her but she's already writing in her notebook and I look away before she catches me staring.

Class goes by fast and when I gather my things and look up Micah is standing in front of me, I give him a questioning look and he smiles.

"Hey Aubree, how's it going?"

I stare at him and realize I should probably answer.

"Okay I guess?"

I sound like an idiot.

"We have our next class together so I was wondering if you wanted to walk together?"

I look at him but I shrug and finish grabbing my things, following him out.

"Are you okay?"

He asks me as we walk, confused I stare at him and answer.

"I'm fine why wouldn't I be?"

This time he shrugs

"I just know last night was probably heavy on you and I can't imagine what both you and Chloe have been through"

I stop in my tracks and stare at him

"What are you talking about?"

"Chloe told me what happened last night, that was cool of you. You're a strong person"

I look at him in disbelief.

"What? Why would she even say anything about that? And don't call me strong you don't know me."

He stares at me and sighs

"Sorry Aubree I didn't mean to piss you off.." 

I stare at him and search for words, ironically I find myself laughing.

"Just because you ask a few questions doesn't mean you know me or anything I've been through. I don't need your sympathy, what I do need is for you to start learning how to mind your own business."