One and Only

Chapter 9

Thea's P.O.V

I woke up without Mikey. He must have snuck out early this morning. When I roll to the other side of the bed, I feel a piece of paper. I sit up to look. It was Mikey's shirt and a piece of paper. I picked up the paper and unfolded it.

My Princess,
I'm sorry I wasn't there when you woke up. I promise I will be there every morning one day. I wouldn't want to wake up to anyone else. I've known that I was in love with you for so long. I always hoped one day you would fall hopelessly in love with me and we'd be happy. I'm so so thankful that it happened. You mean the absolute world to me. I'm honored I get to call you my Princess. This probably isn't going to make sense, since I just woke up and I'm writing this by the light of my phone so I won't wake you. I promise it will be you and me against the world, forever. I love you Princess. I will see you after school. Are you and Emma still studying for finals? I hope it's okay if I come over. I need to study to and it gives me a reason to come see your perfect self. I love you with all my heart.

A huge grin formed on my face after I read the note from Mikey. I really hope he means that. I want to spend my life with him. I stared at the letter for what felt like forever. I snapped out of my thoughts when my phone vibrates.

From: Mom
You got a letter in the mail. It's on the counter in the kitchen.

What kind of letter could it be? I'm not expecting anything. I roll out of bed and head downstairs. I went into the kitchen to find the letter. It was laying on the counter like mom said. I picked it up. And actually I have been expecting it. It's the letter from the college I want to go to. Moment of truth to see if I got accepted. I opened it and took the paper out inside. I unfolded it and began to read.
Dear Miss. Anderson,
It is my pleasure to inform you that, L.A. State would be honored to have you. You are hereby accepted into our program. Please set up an appointment with us to discuss the details of when you'd begin your learning with us.
Thank you,
L.A. State Administrator

I reread it like 5 times. I got accepted. I got accepted into the school I want to go to. I have to call mom!
"Come on mom, answer your phone!"
"Hello sweetie, is everything okay?"
"I'm sorry to bother you at work, but I have to tell you something."
"What is it?"
"I got accepted into L.A. State! That's what was the letter was I received!" I practically was jumping up and down
"Sweetie that's great. I knew you would. Have you told Mikey?"
When she said that I stopped and froze. I forgot about Mikey going to a different college. Hours away.
"Uh. No. He's coming over later. I'll tell him then. I'll let you get back to work."
"Love you sweetie. Bye."
"Love you. Bye." I replied and hung up.
I have to tell Mikey. What will this do to us? Will it break us? Or can we be strong enough through it? My heart feels heavy. We just got together we can be over that soon. Can we? I need to do something to get my mind off of it. I decide to take a shower. I grab some clothes and get in the shower. I turn the water as hot as my body can handle. I end up just sitting in the shower. Normally showering clears my mind but it made me think more this time. I don't know what to do. I don't what we'll do. I can't talk to him about it tonight because Emma is coming over to study. I have to act like everything is okay. I'll hide the letter in my drawer. I have to act normal. I can't let him know something's wrong. Which is going to be hard since he can read me like a book. I finally decide to get out of the shower. I must have lost track of time cause it's 12:30. I put on my yoga pants and a PINK shirt from Victoria's Secret. I put my hair in a messy bun and do my usual eyeliner and mascara. Yes, I am bumming it today. Judge me. I guess I could go get snacks for tonight. Guess I could text Emma and see what she wants for tonight.
To: Emma
"Ice cream or chips?"
"Never mind. I'll get both."

From: Emma
"You're the best!(:"

I just know that Emma can't really choose between ice cream or chips. Sometimes she dips her chip in her ice cream. I always thought it was weird. But Emma is weird in her own way. I'll grab Leda some of her favorite things. And Mikey his. Sometimes I think I know what those three want before I know what I want. I'll text mom and see if she wants anything while I'm there.
To: Mom
"I'm going to the store. Want/need anything?"