Time Goes By [COMPLETED]

chapter 4

Nicole's POV

I carried a sleeping Matthew gently in my arms while walking up the stairs. I heard Lauren and Jonathan fighting in their room. Oh oh someone's in trouble.

"you stupid fuc-" I covered Matthew's ears and walked quickly to my room. I laid Matthew down on my bed and and gave him his 'blankie'. His hands snatched on it while he was asleep. Damn, that boy loves his 'blankie'.

Thankfully, my room was far from Jonathan's room, so I didn't hear them arguing. I changed my clothes in to my pajamas and laid besides Matthew, putting some space between us. He's big enough, so I won't choke him or turn on him, but I'm still cautious.

I couldn't fall asleep because tonight was weird. Lauren didn't yell at me or curse at me. She thanked me. Which is very weird. And how did she get my number? My guess is Jonathan gave it to her. When I found her on the sidewalk, she looked so fragile and lonely, almost exposed. I couldn't stand seeing her like this. My heartached watching her from inside Jonathan's truck. I felt the need to protect her. She was awkwardly silent in the car and kept glancing at me every while and then. Very very weird.

About a half an hour later with no sign of tiredness, I became thirsty. I got off the bed and left my bedroom. I walked downstairs, passing by the living room and entered the kitchen. I poured a glass of water and drank it in one gulp.

I was about to head upstairs when I saw a foot dangling from the couch. I caught a glimpse of blonde hair and realized Lauren was asleep on the couch. Considering she's the only blonde in the house. I walked closer to her and saw her eyes open, staring at me. I jumped a little, startled. Isn't that a scary sight, I thought, my rushing heartbeats slowing down after a minute.

"Why are you here?" I asked slowly. "what do you think?" She answered sarcastically. There is her attitude again. She's like a bipolar. Unbelievably.

"Do you want to sleep with us? If you want I mean." I asked politely. She may be a bitch but I'm not like her. I'm nice.

"Why do I want to sleep with a freak?" She answered like it was so obvious. Now she is irritating me.

"Look, you don't have to be mean. I just want to help and sleeping on the couch will be a pain in the ass, specially in the morning." I sighed. "The offer still stands if you want." I said then turned and walked upstairs to my room. I laid down on my bed and looked at Matthew. "Why did I like her?" I whispered softly.

I went to my bathroom and looked at myself in the mirror. I took my toothbrush and covered the brush with toothpaste. I brushed my teeth, taking my time. I felt like brushing my teeth, so no questions. When I was done, I got out of the bathroom and what I saw, stopped me from walking further. Lauren laid beside Matthew with her eyes closed.

"Lauren." I called. She opened her eyes glaring at me. "Lauren, that's my side." I called again. I didn't expect for her to take my offer. If I did, I would've laid some blankets and pillows on the floor.

She opened her eyes again and replied "you offered." I sighed and brought blankets and pillows to sleep on the floor. That's your punishment for being nice to a bitch.

I laid down and looked at Lauren one last time before falling asleep.

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Lauren's POV

I woke up from Matthew's cries next to me. I groaned and glared at him. I noticed Cole was on the floor, sleeping soundly. I shook her awake. "Cole, your brother." I said in my husky voice.

"What what what what." She jerked awake, opening her eyes for a second then fell back on the floor, her eyes closed. Seriously, her brother is crying for who knows what reason and she'll just go back to sleep?

"Cole wake the hel-" I was rudely cut off by Cole's hand on my mouth. "Don't curse in front of Matthew and I know he's crying, I'm not deaf." She whispered in her rough voice which kind of turned me on. Wait, what?? Whatever. "Your brother." I said again, when she removed her hand.

She stood up and went to the bathroom. I waited and waited and waited. I groaned and turned to Matthew. "Come here." I carried Matthew awkwardly. I don't know how to carry a child, I only have two older sister, twins precisely. No babies.

"Bring him here." I heard Cole's voice in the bathroom. I lift him up and went to the bathroom. I saw a pair of blanket on the counter, powder, wipes and a diaper.

She extends her arms for Matthew and I gave him to her. "How did you know he needs to change his diaper?" I asked her surprised.

"It's his routine." She answered smiling. I chuckled softly which actually surprised me and watched her change Matthew. I smiled a little. I have to admit she looked like a parent taking care of her child. I leaned against the door and started daydreaming. She's so sweet. Why did I bullied her in the first place? I could of been her friend or maybe her best friend. But no, I chose popularity, which is kind of stupid to be honest.

"Done." I heard Cole say, I shook myself, stop it Lauren!! this isn't you. I walked back to her room and laid on her bed. Her pillow smelled like lavender, which brought some peace to my mind.

She sat beside me with Matthew in her arms. She was singing softly. I turned to my right, to look at her while she sang.

"Here I am
This is all of me
I'm not hiding
I'm standing tall for all to see." She sang so beautifully, surprisingly. I didn't recognized the lyrics or the song but her voice is beautiful. Not the kind that will make you famous but the kind you would listen to from time to time.

She finished the song and stood up. She laid Matthew on my side and kissed his forehead. She looked at me but I closed my eyes quickly, pretending to be asleep. "Goodnight Lauren." She said while pulling the blanket closer to my face, Keeping me warm.

I heard her lying down on the floor. I opened my eyes and smiled. What are you doing to me, Nicole Erickson?

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A/N

I was stuck a few times on writing this one, I hope you guys like it.

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