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28 | sealed

I opened my eyes. I was in a bed that was not mine. I was in a bed that didn't smell like mine. I was in a room that isn't mine. I sat up. I looked around and my hands followed until I hit something and heard a groan. It was still dark outside. The room was so neatly cleaned except for some sweaters on the floor. There was a walk-in-closet, a king size bed with vanilla plush blankets, a big desk at a corner, and even a TV in front of me. The walls were cream colored and the floor was all covered in grey carpet.

"Good morning," spoke Jurian.

I finally turned to look at him. He was sitting in a chair by the bed and he is propped on his elbow - smiling tiredly at me.

I frowned a bit. I scooted closer to him and hooked my arms around his neck. He was taken back a bit and so I said, "Please, just for a few minutes."

He then wrapped his arms around me which pulled me closer to him. His warmth seeped into me and I felt better. He stood up and my arms fell. Actually, he climbed into bed. I scooted away but he gently grabbed my waist and pulled me to him. He wrapped his arms around my waist and rested his head on top of my head.

"How about this? Is this better?" asked Jurian who chuckled to himself.

I smiled and answered, "Yes,"

We stayed like that for a couple of minutes until Jurian broke the silence. "Are you alright?"

I nod my head. "Of course, why?"

"Nothing, it's just... That Amara told me what happened."

I sighed. I turned my body around to face him. We gazed into each other's eyes. "I'm sorry," he apologized.

My eye became watery. "It wasn't your fault so don't say that." I whisper.

He moved his hands to my hair and ran his soft, warm fingers through it. "I get to see you with your hair down again."

I smiled. "Weird. I haven't fully looked at myself with my hair down."

He came to a stop when his hand was tangled in my hair at the back of my head. He moved his head closer to mine. I know what he was doing and I won't stop him. I closed my eyes, too. Kyran flashed in my mind. No, I don't want to think about him. But I kept seeing memories of Kyran smiling and laughing. I hesitated. I moved and kissed Jurian's forehead and snuggle closer to him. He chuckled. "You're so cute." He said, adjusting his arms.

I clutch onto his sweater and smiled against it.

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"Amara called me two days ago... I didn't answer because I'm a heavy sleeper but I heard the voicemail. You seem okay, are you?" asked Dax.

I missed a whole day of school yesterday because I didn't want to go. I also had company with Jurian. It felt nice and I feel much, much better. It was lunch period and I sat with Dax outside; under a tree.

I nodded and smiled. "Of course! I'm a lot better now."

"You sure? Because Amara said that you've been avoiding her." said Dax, who was raising one eyebrow.

I shook my head. "What? No,"

Dax shrugged. "Amara's coming this way: six o' clock!"

I whipped my head around. "Where?!" Then he snapped his fingers and smiled smugly. "Bingo. Right there."

I sighed and nod my head. "Okay, fine. I have been avoiding her."

"Why?" He asked, sipping his milk carton. "You mad at her?"

"No, I feel betrayed I guess... I gave in so much trust and they knew how desperate I was to find Liam. But I'm not sure now." My eyes start to bulge with water. "I just want her back but with what's happening... It's difficult."

"No it's not." said Amara. She crept out from behind the tree. I glance at Dax who gave me the look I-have-nothing-to-do-with-this and shrugged. Sure, he doesn't. I stare at her. "I'm so sorry, Breeze. I was just protecting you. I can't tell you anything because if I do-"

"You'll get killed?" I finish. She nodded. "They're everywhere, Breeze."

"Who's everywhere?" I ask. It was awkward because Dax began munching on his chips.

"I can't tell you that, too." She whispers.

I shook my head. I stood up and shook my head. "I don't care. All I need is my best friend." I wrapped my arms around her and we both cried like a baby whose candy was taken away.

"I'm so sorry." She sobbed.

"I am too." I say.

"Oh, is this a group hug? GROUP HUG!" Taylor joined in and we all laughed.

This may be a new chapter of our sisterhood.