The Way I Love You- A Staldez Fanfic (COMPLETED)

Sleepless in Chicago

Anna POV:

Last night was rough. Peter refused to leave, and I really am grateful for that.

I know I didn't show it. But I eventually gave up and he came into my room.

Flashback:

I'm exhausted. I need someone. I need Peter. Peter is my rock. And at this moment I need something strong to lean on. I get up from my spot on the floor (I was leaning up against the door) and go over to my bed.

"Anna? You alright?" Peter asks walking in.

"I... I guess. Peter?"

"Yeah?"

"Can... Can you lie with me?"

"Of course." He says as he immediately comes over and curls up next to me.

"I'm sorry Peter. I shouldn't have said any of that. I was wrong. I need you."

"I need you to. How about we get some rest?"

"Okay..." I say as he falls asleep next to me.

But I don't. I never do. I'm up the whole night.

End flashback.

I take a look into the mirror and see just how awful I look, once again. I grab my makeup and quickly put it on before making myself coffee.

I grab my bag, and coffee and walk out to my car. It's freezing out. Yesterday it was only 70 degrees out. But today it is all the way down to 35. Crazy Chicago weather back at it.

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I've only been at work for two hours but I'm already exhausted. I need sleep. I haven't gotten a good night's sleep in a while. I know that's bad. But it's impossible to get a full 9 hours every night. But I need to get better at trying.

"Anna, want to go grab lunch?" Peter asks walking towards my desk.

"Oh yeah, sure."

I follow him out to his car and climb into the passenger seat.

"Anna, are you okay?"

"I'm exhausted."

"You need to take care of yourself. You know that."

"I do, it's just been so many late nights. You know that."

"I do, you're right. Tonight you're going home early. No arguments."

"Alright, thanks."

He leans over and gives me a quick kiss. I give him a weak smile before I notice my eyes slowly closing.

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Finally I'm home. Peter drooped me off after lunch. I know it's early, but I'm exhausted. But I also notice that I have a really bad headache. I take some ibuprofen and I don't think anything of it.

I slowly walk over to my bed and gratefully crawl in. As soon as my head hits the pillow my eyes close. I can feel myself falling more asleep by the minute. I really needed this.

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AN: I am so sorry I haven't updated in a while! My workload has been insane! I'm going to try and get back on schedule but it's almost midterm season. Which unfortunately means less and less updating. Hope you guys enjoyed! As always I would really love to hear your feedback! Have a great day/night! 😘