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chapter 41

IVY'S POV
*the past few weeks have gone by really fast but slow at the same time. joey and i were starting school tomorrow and i'd be lying if i said i was a nervous wreck. joey's mom already took us shopping for a backpack, pencils, binders, and notebooks. i couldn't sleep last night. i tried but all i did was toss and turn. i sit up at 7 o'clock and walk downstairs in my running clothes and shoes. i'm hoping that a run can calm me down. i text joey so he doesn't worry and i start running. i run and run till i see a small shop. i walk inside and look around, seeing there's a few shirts that i like. i buy the three shirts and run back to the house with the bag in my hand. i put it on my bed and go into joey's room quietly. he's still asleep so i quickly go into his bathroom to shower. i do the usual routine and this time, when i check on him, he's sitting up in bed on his phone. he turns his head in my direction and his face lights up. i smile big and walk over to him. he pulls me onto the bed and hugs me tight. i hug him back and kiss his cheek over and over.*

ivy- good morning sleepyhead

joey- it's only 8:45

ivy- seems like it's later to me

joey- did you sleep?

ivy- um yeah

joey- no you didn't. i can tell

*i look at his and sigh in defeat. he frowns and kisses my forehead. i look at him and he rubs my cheek with his thumb.*

joey- why didn't you sleep princess?

ivy- i just couldn't sleep

joey- you always have a reason when you can't sleep, what is it?

ivy- i'm nervous. i'm nervous about school, meeting new people, not having any friends besides you, and i'm worried that there will be girls that are prettier than me there

joey- listen to me. no one else in the world is more gorgeous than you are. you can hang out with me and my friends. also being worried about your first day is normal.

ivy- i just don't want to be introduced as the new girl in every single one of my classes and not have any friends. my anxiety is getting the best of me

joey- you know i'll be there with you right?

ivy- yeah but we probably won't have all of our classes together

joey- we'll have break, lunch, and then back home where it's just us

ivy- that's the only positive things about it

joey- if you start freaking out and i'm not there, either text me and tell me where you are or just remember to take deep breaths

*i nod and lay my head on his chest. he lifts my chin with his finger, causing me to look up at him and he connects our lips. i hold the kiss for a few seconds before pulling away and telling him to get ready.*

JOEY'S POV
*i walk downstairs with ivy on my back and she waves at sophia. sophia waves back with a smile and i put ivy down at the bottom.*

joey- go spend time with her while i make breakfast

ivy- what's for breakfast mr. chef?

joey- that's a surprise now go

ivy- i'm going i'm going

*she giggles and walks over to the couch sophia is sitting at. i smile and walk into the kitchen. knowing they will get along now makes things so much easier for ivy and me. i take out the ingredients to make bread with granola, bananas, jelly, and peanut butter on it. i make two pieces for ivy and bring it to her. she smiles and kisses my cheek, thanking me. i make mine and sit down next to her. she lays her head on my shoulder and eats. i take a bite of mine and eat next to her while he both talk to sophia.*

sophia- i'm scared to be a freshman

ivy- it's not as bad as everyone makes it sound. just don't cause drama

joey- what she said

sophia- i'm scared people won't like me

ivy- looks like we are on the same boat

joey- both of you need to be quiet. you are both amazing people and a lot of people are going to want to be your guys' friends

sophia- i guess. thanks joey

ivy- he gave me this talk earlier don't worry. he's not mad at you soph

joey- i'm telling you the truth

*sophia nods and gets up, telling us she's going to get ready. ivy yawns and puts her plate on the counter before lays down on the couch. i put my plate down and pick her up.*

ivy- where are we going?

joey- my bed

ivy- i'm not tired though

joey- yeah you are but you can't sleep all day so im letting you take a 3 hour nap

ivy- i promise i'm not tired babe

joey- you're lying now. you didn't sleep all night and we start school tomorrow. you need some sleep baby

ivy- okay i am tired but can you stay with me?

joey- yeah i'll come back up after i rinse our plates

ivy- okay, don't take too long. i want to lay with you

joey- i won't baby. i promise

*she nods as i lay her on my bed. i put the covers over her and she holds onto them. i kiss her softly and feel her kiss back. she yawns and closes her eyes.*

joey- goodnight princess i'll be back in a few minutes

*she lightly nods and i walk downstairs, quietly shutting the door. i rinse our dishes off and walk back upstairs to see her passed out on my bed. i giggle and lay down next to her, wrapping my arms around her waist. she snuggles into me and i kiss her forehead.*

joey- you have nothing to worry about baby. senior year is going to be over with before you know it. i'm with you every step of the way

*heres to senior year. being the most stressful year of school and i'm going through it with the love of my life.*