Moving On

Chapter 11 "He's Everywhere"

I managed to find my way out of the woods but I had scratches from branches all over my body. I was sick from the cold and I probably looked like a mess. My mom was probably all worried about me. I wasn't lost anymore because I knew the way home from here. It would take me about an hour to walk but I didn't have a choice. I walked for about 15 minutes in the dark but light enough to see. Then I heard a voice "Hey, Ellie"? I turned to find Drake, he was coming out of a house that was probably his. He was in PJ pants and his hair looked perfect as ever.

Me: Drake...a... hi.

Drake: What are you doing out here its like one?

Me: One? In the morning!?

Drake: Yea, what are doing? I was reading and then went to pull my close my window for the night and I saw you.

Me: I was just taking a walk that's all.

Drake: Do you live near by?

Me: Yea... ummm no...

Drake: Well come in or your going to freeze.

I wanted to say no but the truth was that I was so cold I could barley feel my legs and I was tired. I couldn't stand to walk for more the 15 more minutes. So much for avoiding him...

We walked in to his  house and my body started warming up.

Me: Wont your parents mind?

Drake: Uhhhhh... their dead...I live with my older brother...

Me: Oh I'm sorry! I didn't mean to offend you... wont he mind?

Drake: It's ok, and he wont mind because he isn't here. Hes out partying with his friends till tomorrow afternoon.

Me: Oh ok but I should really be getting home.

Drake: That's not really a good idea. The temperature is dropping and you get really sick. Why don't you stay here?

He had a smile on his face. I wanted to say no so bad but I don't think I would last another minute out there.

He led me to his room and pulled out a mattress from under his bed.

Me: Thanks.

Drake: No problem, I don't want you out there. It will get sick and then you might miss school then I wont be able to see you.

A smile lit both mines and his face. I was happiest person on earth at that moment, no doubt about it.

I walked over to the mattress and he grabbed my shoulder to stop me.

Drake: You look beat up? Here go take a shower and change in to these.

He handed me a gray hoodie with some red plaid PJ pants. He pointed to a room right across from his room. I smiled at him and he smiled back.

I walked in the bathroom and it was blue with fish everywhere. I got undressed and started the shower. As soon as I got in, I felt amazing. The warm water was truly comfortable. I got out and dried my hair with a towel that was on the rack. I got in to clothes he gave me and sat there... not ready to come out. I always try to avoid him and yet he finds his way to me or I end up finding him.

After 10 minutes of debating, I came  out. The mattress was all set up with blankets and he had the TV on. He turned to look and smiled.

Drake: You look warm.

Me: Yea thanks.

I walked over to the mattress and covered myself.

Drake: Night.

Me: Night.

I fell asleep to the sound of the TV...