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chapter 7

recap- *i wake up to multiple knocks on my door*

*i look at the time and see that it's 5 hours later than when i fell asleep.*

ivy- what the hell, it's 7 in the morning

*i facetime joey while being scared out of my mind.*

joey- ivy, it's okay. just look through the peep hole. stay on facetime with me though just in case something happens.

ivy- im scared joey.

joey- ivy, do exactly what i said. it's going to be okay.

*he smiles softly at me which calmed me down. i finally stood up and slowly started to walk downstairs. i walk as silently as i can towards the door and look through the hole. i see a familiar body figure but they are turned around so i can't see their face.*

ivy- joey they aren't facing me.

joey- slowly open the door and ask them who they are.

ivy- how are you so calm?

joey- this has happened to me before.

ivy- what if it's someone that wants to hurt me?

joey- then quickly close the door and lock it. then run around the house and make sure everyone is closed and locked.

ivy- okay, okay. i'm going to check.

*i put my phone in my hoodie pocket and slowly open the door. i feel fear rush through me as my mouth makes my words echo in the entry way.*

ivy- hello.. who are you?

anon- do you recognize my voice?

ivy- oh my god.

*the random person turns around and my jaw drops as my eyes fill with tears of joy. i run into his arms and hug him as tightly as i possibly can.*

anon- surprise!

ivy- how? when? is this even real?

anon- ivy, it's real.

ivy- what the heck! why?!

anon- because of last night. i can't let you be alone through this.

ivy- joey, i missed you so much.

joey- i missed you more princess.

*i smile big and blush as i hug him tightly again.*

joey- do you want to go see your sister?

ivy- not yet, i'm not even ready. i only got 5 hours of sleep.

joey- love, why did you sleep earlier?

ivy- i couldn't.

joey- want to talk about it?

ivy- yes please.

joey- let's go to your room.

*i nod and lead him up to my room. i lay down and he lays down next to me. i lay my head on his chest as he grabs my hand and interlocks our fingers. i let out a sigh and start talking. i tell him everything that happened the night before and end up crying into his chest.*

joey- princess, it's going to be okay. she'll be okay. i'm here till she gets better okay?

ivy- joey you don't have to.

joey- ssh. i want to. i have to make sure my best friend is okay.

*right there. my heart stung. i don't know why but i felt it. i smiled softly and closed my eyes. i felt joey start to play with my hair and slowly fall asleep.*