Naomi's POV
I looked up at Mena as he said those words. Words that sparked curiosity in me. "What's yours?" I asked and cleared my throat.
"Not today, okay?"
"When?"
"Maybe tomorrow...coffee and a walk in the park?" I nodded yes to him. "Alright, I'll see you then, rest up okay?" He gave me a kiss on the forehead and walked out of my room. Then came in Nasim.
"Hey girl. I missed you today..." She sighed as she came to hug me. "You're going to be okay, Nay, whatever it takes. I promise. Look I have to go and take Mena home, but let me know if you need absolutely anything alright?" I went to open my mouth to speak but Nasim didn't let me. "Shh rest your voice, you'll be good tomorrow. Remember lots of tea." I smiled back at her and she left my room.
Finally my mom came in with a bowl of soup. "I know you don't feel good but you should eat something okay?" I nodded as she came to feel my face with her hand. "You're still a bit warm, but better than yesterday at least. Just eat that and sleep, I'll bring you some advil later." I proceeded to eat my soup and went back to sleep.
Incredibly so, I woke up the next morning feeling surprisingly better. Rushing downstairs I poked my head out to see if Jordan was still there, when suddenly a voice startled me.
"You didn't honestly think I'd leave without saying goodbye did you?" I sighed in relief and smiled at him as I went to give him a hug. "How are those vocal chords doing? "I shrugged my shoulders. "Oh come on just say something."
I cleared my throat and looked down. "I'm going to miss you." The words came out clear as day.
"Atta girl! You're back." He smiled at me. "I'm going to miss you too Chub. But don't forget I'm just a call away."
"I know but it's still so... away."
"Ehh that's alright. I know of someone who has permission to take my place any time."
I turned my head as Jordan reached for his bag. "Who?"
"That kid right there, he's a good kid, and I have it on good authority he kind of likes you, in a totally friendly manner if course." He pointed a young skinny blonde boy. My mouth dropped as I realized who it was.
"No way that's Scott. He was so tiny. Just wait till I show him this." I giggled.
"Hey as long as you don't mention you got it from me, go for it."
"Thanks Jordy."
Out of the blue I heard Josh scream for upstairs. "You ready man?"
"Well I guess it's time." Jordan said as Josh came up from behind me.
I could already feel my eyes watering. "I'm going to miss you guys so so much." All three of us went into a group hug.
"That's alright Nay, we'll be back, maybe sooner than you think." Jordan said as he winked at me and walked out the door.
I looked back at Josh who I could tell was holding the tears back. "I love you lil sis. Take care of Will for me. And no mustaches this time."
I giggled. "No mustaches I promise. I love you Josh, see you soon."
They both got into their cab and sped off. "You're all alone again Nay."
I went upstairs and got changed and ready for school. I still didn't exactly feel perfect but I was probably so behind on school already I decided to just go. Quickly I ran downstairs to grab some breakfast.
"Hey mom! Can you drop me off at school today?" I said to her as she drank her coffee.
"Sure honey. How are you feeling today?"
"Still congested, my throat hurts a bit but I'm not dying."
"No, how are you actually feeling today?" She came up next to me and caressed my back. "You know we can talk about these things."
I sighed. "I'm okay I guess. I'm scared but I mean theres not really much I can do."
"What ever happens Naomi Grace, you run, you kick, you scream and once your safe you call me. Is that clear?" She grabbed my face and looked me in the eyes.
"I promise mom."
"Alright, then lets go. Do you have your pepper spray?"
"I did, but considering what happened last time I decided to take the tazer instead."
"What happened last time?" I sighed and looked at her pointing at myself. "Oh right, yeah that's probably safer." She giggled.
"You did not just laugh at me."
My mom couldn't hold it in. "I'm sorry it was just so funny." She couldn't even breath. "How long did it take Nasim to recover from that?"
"I don't know like a week? It's not funny mom."
"It's hilarious because you knew better than to play with a can of pepper spray."
I rolled my eyes. "Can you just drive before I decide to jump out the car?"
"Alright, calm down, we're going."
"Thank you."
The car ride was silent from my part, mom on the other hand was still laughing from the pepper spray incident. I couldn't believe my mom was laughing at me.
"Okay you've like got to stop."
"I'm sorry I can't." My mom burst out into laugher.
I shut my eyes and scrunched my nose. "I hate that you're right... it was pretty funny." I laughed with my mom as she pulled up at school. The laughter soon died after she parked. I could feel my anxiety slowly rising. My mom grabbed my hand tightly.
"Hey, you'll be alright."
I looked back at her and gave her a hug. "I love you mom."
"I love you most babygirl. Now go, you don't want to be late."
I took in a deep breathe and grabbed my things. "Happy Friday Nay." I opened the car door and headed out. This was going to be interesting.
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