Broken Dreams (Andy Beirsack)

-Chapter 3- Friends or Family

 I sat on my bed still at a loss of words, this boy was so much harder to figure than I expected. Usually it takes me a day to get someone's whole story, but him... I've barely even touched the surface. He was so different in so many ways but I couldn't even speak around him. Was in an attraction or simply me needing to understand every angle. I admit he was cute and I wouldn't mind. Maybe a nice long nap will clear this all away. I put my headphones on and played my music at a low volume, closing my eyes begging my body to shut down for at least an hour.

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I woke in a jolt drawing a large, heavy breath. My eyes open and my body functioning I struggled to catch my breath. Did I really just dream about him, I never dream about people. Hell I never dream at all, nightmares...yes...dreams definitely not. I placed my hand on my head checking to make sure I wasn't going on a feverish bout.

Of all people why him, he frustrates me and I know so little of him. I was still trying to understand my mind's reasoning for this. So I pinched my forearm only causing me to squeal slightly. I was surely awake but still not aware of the current happenings. I swung my legs out of the bed and sat on the edge running my hands through my hair. When I looked up I saw the bottle of water on my desk. I stood up and walked over to the wood surface grabbing the bottle, untwisting the cap I took a large sip.

My gaze made it's way to the clock on my computer, 9:27pm, not too late. I sighed and threw on my hoodie and slippers walking out of my dorm to the McDonald's across the street from our building. After I ordered me chocolate milkshake and fries I sat down in a booth for a few minutes. I pulled my phone from my pocket, to my surprise I had three texts and a missed call. All from my friend Jess who lives in my building as well.

Jess- Kasey why did I just see you run across the street!?

Jess- Don't make me come after you...

Jess- Kase I swear to god I'm gonna slap you!!!

-MISSED CALL- JESS<3

Well she's gonna kill me mind as well enjoy my last meal. I put my phone down not bothering to return the call, being too caught up in my thoughts. Next thing you know the door chimes alerting that someone has walked in. I turned my head slightly and catching a glimpse of this person that just so happened to be Jess. I choked on my shake as I tried to remove myself from the booth, only to connect myself with the floor.

Not soon after I felt that oh so familiar hand hit the back of my head. "Ow, What the Fuck..." I immediately placed my own hands over the location of impact. "Watch your French! Why didn't you answer me you jerk I was worried!" She spoke with the clearly angered tone.

I stood up still a little bit shorter than her, "First of all you're 21 years old don't act so innocent. Second of all my phone was on silent!" I threw my hand up and slapped the back of her head too. She whinned and I turned on my heels walking out, dragging her with me. "Kase, why are you so childish?"

I rolled my eyes, "I don't know why are you such a pain in the..." She pinched my shoulder before I could finish my sentence. "No! French!" The same tone still lingering within her words. "Fuck! You!"

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Jess and I watched two or three movies before she told me she had to get some sleep for a test she had tomorrow, so she hugged me and we parted. I finally decided to try and rest again this time through the night. I threw the covers over my "Half Naked" body and closed my eyes for the last time till tomorrow.