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shit.

Suddenly I am on my feet, up the stairs, and walking to my room. The door closes behind me. I would rather not have any distractions right now, especially since I missed it last night. I can't afford to screw things up more than I already have.

I sit on my bed across the room, still catching my breath. I'm trying to calm down but it's easier said than done. Why is my heart beating this fast? I look at my watch again.

It's 11:09:43.

Thirty seven seconds since the last time I checked. Nine minutes and six seconds since my phone reminder went off. Twelve hours since I missed it last night. Twenty four hours since I was sitting just as I am now, still trying not to cry.

I refuse to miss it today. I breathe deeply and bring my wrist back up.

11:10:50.

Ten seconds. Finally.

I count backwards from nine and watch as the minute hand ticks just barely forward. It's time.

I manage to take in yet another deep breath and close my eyes. I ignore the tears threatening to escape and drown the world out. I can no longer hear anything except for my heartbeat as I say to myself, to anyone that will listen,

I wish that things would go back
to the way they were. I wish that
I had never said anything. Please
just let him forget everything I did.
please. I miss him. I need him.

After a few more seconds I open my eyes.

It's 11:12:02.

And the next twelve hours of my unfortunate existence seem pointless.

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