Auburn

Finding You

~Auburn

I woke up with Andreas' arms wrapped around me. It was around 12 in the afternoon and I have a headache out of this world. I gently moved his arms from around me and went to the bathroom.

I took notice of my red and puffy eyes, and instantly remembered everything that happened earlier this morning. My mind is just all over the place, I don't know if I should be mad or thankful that I have them around to help me.

I washed my face and leaned against the counter, gazing at my reflection. I don't even look like myself, like I aged over night. I don't like my reflection at all.

"What're you thinking?" Dre asked, snapping me out of my thoughts.

"I look like I aged over night. I have too much stress going on right now." I sighed.

"Baby, chill, don't worry about anything because I got you. I am really sorry about this morning, I realized that, it was up to you to tell Levi, if you wanted to, not me." He says coming behind me and wrapping his arms around my waist.

"It's fine, I just never realized how much more helpful it would be if you all knew. I don't have to always look over my shoulder. I don't have to do it alone."

"I have an idea, move in with me. Staying in this apartment wouldn't be safe, considering Levi and Britt would never be around to keep an eye on you. With all they have going on, that is."

I moved his arms from around me and walked out of the bathroom.

"I'm 21 not 12, I don't need them to 'watch' me. I don't need a babysitter." I sighed going through my dresser for something to wear.

"Bae, I didn't mean it like that. I just meant, I wanna make sure you're good." He said sitting on the edge of my bed.

"I appreciate that, but I'm more than capable of taking care of myself. I love the fact that you guys are there but don't pity me, I'll be fine." I smiled slightly.

"Stop being hard headed for two minutes and let me take care of you and Heaven." He sighs in exasperation.

"Okay, but what about Jazz?" I asked him.

"She can stay here or talk to her boyfriend about moving in with him."

"I don't think he knows the situation. I mean I never told him and I'm sure Jazz hasn't either."
I sat beside him and laid my head on his shoulder.

"What if this goes on forever? Eventually you'll get tired of worrying about me. You have your own life to live." I said as my voice began to crack.

"Girl, chill out, I'm not going anywhere. But, while you're living with me, we're gonna work on fixing your self-esteem." He chuckles.

"I guess it could be better." I smile.

"What are we doing today?" He asks laying back on my bed.

I climbed on top of him, straddling his lap. "It's Saturday and I'm sure Heaven wants to do something. I'll probably take her out to the Coke factory." I shrug.

"Shit, that doesn't sound too bad." He replies placing his hands on my hips.

As I was about to kiss him my bedroom door swung open. Soon Heaven was on my bed jumping.

"Mom, Dre, what are we doing today?" She exclaims.

"It's a surprise so go get ready." I say laughing.

"Is Dre coming?" She asks.

I look down at Dre and he shrugs.

"Dre, do you want to come?" I ask playfully.