Waiting

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TORI POV

I had a headache.

Not only because of Jay's sudden yet slightly reasonable outburst, but also because I haven't seen Adam all day. Honestly, I just wanted cuddle with him to soothe my stress.

Thankfully, I didn't have to wait too long.

"Hey babe" he pecked my cheek as he walked in my room.

I held his hand and walked with him toward my bed, jumping on it ridiculously. It didn't help my headache, but fuck it. Adam always had a way of making me feel better.

"So you know it's getting around that time of month..." He started.

"Aww, my baby Adam is on his period?" I joked.

"No dummy" he playfully rolled his eyes while laying down next to me on the bed. "I'm talking about our annual party."

Ohhhhh, that's what he was talking about.

You see, every year for the past 3 years, all of our patients 16 and older had a party in a secret location not far from the hospital. It was to celebrate our strength because of what we were all going through. In other words, we dressed fancy, got drunk, and had a great time.

"This year, we rented out a place that is absolutely stunning" he continued with a huge smile plastered on his face. "Isn't it great to just get together and celebrate the ups of our lives?"

I rested my head in his lap. "It's just that I-I don't.... I d-don't want to go" I stuttered.

"Hey, I thought I was the one who did all the stuttering" he chuckled. "But seriously Tori, how come you don't wanna go?"

"There were so many times I just wanted to end my life and I-I don't think I'm strong enough to face all of those other people who were able to stick it through" I explained, slowly beginning to feel overwhelmed.

Thankfully, Adam understood me. He cupped my face to make sure I was looking at him. "Tori, I've been nothing but a coward for so long. And I still hate myself everyday knowing how much I hurt you and to be the reason you felt like ending your life. But I want you to know that you're not alone baby. I've jumped off a big ass building ready to take my life for you" he comforted me. I gulped in memory, feeling my eyes getting watery. "My point being that we've both been through hell and back, but we stayed in this together. Being able to recover from the past makes you stronger than anyone else I know, and I never want you to forget that. I love you so much Tori, and I hate seeing you so stressed. But tonight I'm going to be right by your side so we can face this together."

He wiped my tears and gently caressed my face. Ahh, this is what made me love him so much. His words easily comforted me and removed every ounce of stress and sadness in me. I smiled at him, thankful to have him in my life. I ran my fingers through his hair, getting mesmerized by his piercing eyes. I leaned in to give him a passionate kiss. He always had a way of making me feel better.

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I finished putting on my makeup and looked once more in the mirror before texting Adam to meet me in my room.  I wore a black dress, exposing all of my curves. I actually liked it. It looked pretty decent on me.