Chapter Six: It Grows

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Jess and Michael quickly wake up from the alarm clock. Michael looks around the room in a panic

Michael: What the hell is that?

She laughs

Jess: It's just an alarm, calm down

She turns around and turns it off, she looks at the time

Jess *whispers* Holy shit

She turns around and faces him. He calms himself and lays back down

Jess: You good?

He looks at her

Michael: Yeah, sorry

Jess: Don't be, it startles me to

She strokes his hair, he smiles

Michael: I was having fun in that dream

She laughs

Jess: I know you were, I was to. I felt like I was really flying with you

Michael: You liked it then?

Jess: Best dream ever

He smiles big and grabs her hand. He starts rubbing it as she watches

Jess: Is it safe for me to go outside?

He stops and looks at her

Michael: Why do you want to go outside?

Jess: That alarm was for me to get ready for work

He gives her a confused look

Michael: What's work?

Jess: It's something I have to go to in order to stay living here if that makes sense to you

Michael: Strange but if that's the case then I'll go with you and keep an eye out to make sure Gabriel doesn't come and try anything

Jess: It's going to be a long shift. The sun will be down by the time I get out

Michael: Whatever it takes to make sure you're safe

Jess: Alright then

She gets out of bed and goes to her room. Michael gets out and walks around the apartment. He goes over to a stereo, leans over, and stares at it

Michael: What is this?

He touches it. The music turns on

Music: Baby, don't understand!

The music is loud. He quickly covers his ears and stands up

Michael: Jess!

Music: Why we can't just hold on to each other's hands

She comes out of the room, runs over, and turns the music off. She laughs

Jess: What are you doing out here?

He uncovers his ears

Michael: I was curious of what that was but I regret finding that out

Jess: It's just music

She turns it back on, he covers his ears again. She lowers the volume

Music: This time will be the last. I fear unless I make it all so clear. I need you so

He slowly uncovers his ears and looks at her

Jess: See? Music

Michael: Music

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