How Did It Begin? | cf au | (*Slowly Editing*)

Chapter 15

Autumn's POV

I wake up with a throbbing pain on the side of my head. I opened my eyes and light from the window blinded me. I can feel my pupils growing smaller, making them hurt more from the brightness. I attempted to get up, but when I did my head felt like lead. I fell back on the bed, only to be caught by something.

"Whoa careful! You're going to hit your head against the bed frame", a voice said near my ear, sending flutters in my chest. Only one voice would do that to me. I attempted to open eyes and focus them. When my pupils finally focused, Connor's handsome face was right in front of me, his smile lighting up the room brighter than the sunlight itself. I smiled and lifted my hand to stroke his face.

"Hi baby", I said, my nose touching his. He kissed my nose and pulled away. His face scrunched up playfully and he plugged his nose.

"You smell like a bar", he said, "coughing" to make his point. I rolled my eyes and pulled the blanket over my head. He laughed and he lifted the blanket from my face. His hand went behind my neck to lift me up on the bed and he kissed me. It was a sweet kiss, and I propped myself up with my hands on the bed. When he pulled away, his eyes were glowing with admiration.

"Seriously though, you smell like a bar", he said, breaking into laughter. I whacked him with a pillow and I slowly got up. I made sure I was able to walk, and I pressed my index fingers on the sides of my temples to ease the pain hammering against my head.

I went to the bathroom and I looked at myself and stiffened. My eyes were darkened from my mascara and eyeliner, making me look like I haven't slept in a million years. I felt guilty because if my makeup was smeared, it probably smeared on Connor's pillow. I have no idea why I was worried about that, but I don’t like leaving messes. I also noticed that I was still in the same clothes as last night. There were a few stains on my pants, and I got confused. Actually, I don't really remember anything from last night...last thing I remember was meeting Tyler. I hope I didn't do anything stupid.

Wait did I drink last night? Oh gosh....I had promised myself, and Emmi, that I wouldn't drink anymore. Drinking and I don't really have a good relationship...and I permanently want to stay away from alcohol.

My head started pounding again from my thoughts. Ugh....I thought as I stepped into the shower. I thoroughly cleaned myself, making sure I got rid of whatever make me smell like I was living at a bar.

After I showered I put on my underwear, leggings, and my bra. I didn't want any wet stains from my hair to get on my shirt. I brushed my teeth and gargle mouthwash. I stared at my reflection again, staring at my face to make sure I don't have any leftover makeup smears. I continued to wonder if I drank alcohol or not. I probably did since I don't remember anything at all and I had a really bad headache.

I felt the disappointment bubble up inside my chest. I really hope I didn't embarrass myself in front of everyone, especially Connor...oh gosh...Connor.

I feel like Connor saw me do something absolutely dumb. Or say something absolutely dumb. Or I probably did something worse...

I jumped when I heard the door open with the hinges squeaking. I turned around, my face flushing. "Hey babe, haha", Connor chuckled, shirtless and in swimming trunks. I felt my face go numb and embarrassed. I wasn't fully dressed....

"C-C-Connor", I stuttered, grabbing a towel and wrapping it around me. Connor shielded his eyes, but he still had a playful smirk on his face.

"You didn't knock", I said, tightening the towel around me. He uncovered his eyes and lifted an eyebrow. "This is my bathroom", he said, looking confused. Oh yeah..