Chapter 8:// Next 2 You

146 5 3
                                    

I woke up to Emily pulling my hair. "Erika! I'm free. I could go home." She told me while changing from her hospital gown to a Bieber shirt and leggings. "They told my mom that I need to talk to a psychologist for my issues.'"

I jumped out of bed, stretched, and yawned. "A psychologist? I'm your psychologist... We should hit the mall and watch a movie." I tell her.

Her mom signed consent papers to have her released from the hospital. Emily and I sneak off to get some fresh air. "Let's get some McDonald's." I tell Emily while pointing to a nearby restaurant. She nods and we walk to it.

We buy apple pies and hang out in a booth. "I still find it so amazing that you'd drive hours away to visit me in the hospital. I thought we would be done with being friends." She tells me. I roll my eyes and tell her that I cared for her and would do anything for her.

All of a sudden, I get a facetime call from Justin.

(Justin is in bold, Erika is in regular)

(Justin is in bold, Erika is in regular)

Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image.

Hey baby girl...
Hey, Justin. What's up?
Just laying on my bed thinking about you.

That sounds pretty boring...
It makes me miss you even more. (He does a puppy face)
Aw! I miss you too Juju.
(Emily interrupts and takes my phone.)
Emily: Hey Justin! Thanks so much for yesterday.
No problem, Em. How are you feeling?
Emily: Pretty good. I've been released from the hospital, although I'll be on suicide watch for weeks... (She says with her head down, feeling sad)
Stay strong, sweetie.

 (She says with her head down, feeling sad)Stay strong, sweetie

Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image.

Emily: Thanks. I appreciate that. (Emily gives me the phone back.)
I have a surprise for you. (Says to me)
What is it?
You'll see... I can't spoil a surprise. (He smirks) I'll see you later...
Wait--- What do you mean by la--- (Justin hangs up)

"I wonder what your surprise is..." Emily says while taking a bite out of her pie. "I'm excited." I exclaimed. "I scheduled an Uber and they should be here any minute to take us to the nearest mall." Emily tells me.

Catching FeelingsWhere stories live. Discover now