the devil wears leather

Don't Wake Me Up

I screamed, sitting up. A body next to me sat up. "Dove? What's wrong?" Ian's voice called out. I curled my hand against my heart, the beating rhythm making a hollow thump. It's a dream. They're alive.

"Robin... Olivia... Doorbell..." I whisper. A loud ring echoes through the house. "NO. IT WASN'T A DREAM!"

I threw my blanket off of me and ran down the stairs, a quickly paced Ian, following. I threw the door open. "Where's Oliv..."

"Package for Dove Reid." The voice said. I froze, then took the package.

"Thanks. Bye." I shut the door and dropped the package on the table. Ian was breathing on my neck. I

waved him away and he handed me a knife. I sliced the package open and pulled it open. There was a loud clang as the knife hit the table. Books. Tons and tons of books I hinted I wanted. The Mortal Instruments, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, etc. I pick up the top book and trace the lettering.

"Happy Birthday, Princess." Ian whispered into my ear. I spin around and pull him into a hug.

"Ohmygod! I love you." I said. I pulled back, my back pressing into the table. "I mean... thanks!" I grab the box and run up the stairs, tripping at the top.

I stand up, throwing my door open, and collapsing in my room. September is sitting on my bed, her phone in hand. "Hey! What's up?" She says.

"I'm an idiot."

"Did you wash your hands in the toilet? I've done that." I sit up, resting my chin on the box.

"No." I mumbled. "I let the l word slip from mouth." September stared at me.

"You said it to Ian?" She whispered, putting her phone down. I nodded. "What did he do?"

"I grabbed my box and ran." I dropped my head again and groaned.

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Ian Reagan

It just slipped. Nothing big. But she... said it.

I sigh and walk up the stairs, slamming my door behind me. I pulled on clothes and sat on my bed. I pulled out my phone and texted Scott, knowing September and Dove would hear if I called.

Scott. I need your help.

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With what?

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Dove...  I...

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You.. Spit it out man.

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Ithinkiloveherbutimnotsureigotherapresentandshesaidiloveyoubutidontknowifshewasjustexciteidor...

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Really?

!

Yea.

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Dude... ask her out.

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But she'll say no

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I'll ask her for you?

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Really?

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Yeah. I'll call and talk to her.

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You're what they call a lifesaver

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I'm not candy

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....

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I'm calling.

!

K

My  phone rang and I answered, quickly walking over to Dove's room. I opened her door, handing her the phone. "September. Your parents called. They want you home." September glared at me and got up, waving bye to Dove and then just looked at me. "Bring my phone back when you're done." I instructed, shutting the door swiftly behind me. I went back into my room and started to pace. Don't wake me up if she says no.