I Love You

Chapter 14

My head was pounding and I couldn't help but groan.  I slowly opened my eyes and looked around the room.  I am in Katie's room at least I didn't sleep with anyone.  Come to think of it I can't remember anything past dancing with Autumn.  My hangover was the worst I have ever had.  Wait.  I opened my eyes again and noticed Katie was no where to be seen.  Where is this girl.  Wanting to take something for my hangover I got out of the bed and ran a hand through my hair to calm it down.  I stumbled my way downstairs when I looked up and saw Katie sitting on one of the stools with her head down on the island.  Is she asleep?  I tiptoed my way over to her and saw that she was sleeping.  How long has she been down here for?  I walked around the island and went to their medicine cabinet finding the advil.  Grabbing myself a glass I filled it with water and took two pills.  When I was done with the glass I placed it inside the sink and looked back over at Katie.  I should take her to her bed.  I already know that is going to be painful when she wakes up.  Walking over to her I slowly moved her to where I could pick her up bridal style.  I winced from the pain coming from my stomach but ignored it for the sake of Katie.  She groaned at being moved but wrapped her arms around my neck and put her face in the crook of my neck.  I couldn't help the smile that spread across my face and carefully carried her to her bed.  Using my back to open the door I slowly set her down and pulled the covers over her.  Kissing her forehead I walked back out to the livingroom to eat something. 

I wonder where Melissa went.  Snap it's Tuesday I have got class.  I looked around for a clock and found one on the microwave.  7:30am fuck I gotta go.  I ran back into Katie's room and looked for my stuff knowing Katie took everything from me last night.  Looking at her desk I found the pile of my stuff and looked around for my shoes.  I was still in the clothes from last night so it made it easier to leave.  I don't want to just leave.  Lucky for her she doesn't have class today.  Finding a blank piece of paper I quickly wrote I forgot I had class today so I had to rush out.  See you later. before running out of her room and to my car outside.  I quickly drove to my house and jumped into the shower.  After I changed into a fresh pair of clothes I grabbed my bag and drove as fast and as safetly as I could to school.  Quickly parking I ran into the building and sprinted to class.  I had just sat down in my seat when the professor started talking.  "Wow that was entertaining."  I looked over at a smiling Autumn.  I playfully hit her arm and laughed quietly, "Shush I woke up late and with that hangover it was ridiculous.  Lucky for me they don't last that long the next day."  She chuckled and nodded, "You are lucky.  Oh by the way did anything happen between you and Katie last night?"  Confused I looked over at her, "What do you mean?"  As if remembering something she said, "Ah yes you were way too wasted last night.  Well after we were in the bedroom you stopped our heated makeout and said that you couldn't hurt me because you like someone else.  So you poured your heart out to me about Katie and kept apologizing for hurting me.  Which you didn't by the way I just wanted to thank you for telling me.  I know that's very hard to do for some people."  My face broke out with a sweat. 

"Did I really say all that?"  Panic was written across my face while I looked at her side profile.  She nodded and fully focused on what the professor was talking about.  What if I told Katie how I really feel.  Oh God I could've ruined everything last night.  What if that's why she was asleep at the island this morning.  For the rest of the day I couldn't focus on anything.  My mind was running a thousand miles a second of if I told Katie or how did she react, does she even want anything to do with me anymore?  My head was pounding with a headache and apparently my distress was showing because Autumn took my hand in hers asking if I was okay.  Currently we were at a small cafe a little ways down the street.  Classes for us ended about two hours ago but Autumn asked if she wanted to hang out.  I agreed hoping it was going to distract me but it didn't work.  "I am panicking."  I looked down at our hands and I could tell that she was confused.  "If I confessed to her about my feelings last night and she freaked out I could lose her all together.  I can't lose her Autumn, she is everything to me."  A lone tear fell and Autumn spring into action pulled her chair close to mine.  Wrapping her arms around me holding me close.  "Shh Violet you aren't going to lose her.  You are overthinking.  If you both really have that much of a bond, I don't think she'll get rid of you.  She might need space but I don't think she'll abandon you."  Scaring both of us my phone starting ringing in my pocket.  Autumn pulled back but left an arm around on my shoulders while I used my left arm to get my phone out.  Please don't let it be Katie I'm not ready to face her yet.  I let out of breath of relief when I saw it was Landon.

"Hello?"

"Hey Violet I wanted to check in with you.  I got a call from Katie earlier.  She seemed..."

"What did she tell you?"

I cut him off wanting to know if I said anything.  I looked over at Autumn would could hear the conversation in my ear.  She kissed my cheek for reassurance and then Landon started talking again. 

"Umm well she didn't want to talk but at the same time she did.  She said she wasn't sure what to think anymore.  But she sounded lifeless, kind of confused.  I'm not sure.  But I called you to see if you knew anything?"

"No actually I am currently with Autumn but I'll check in with her thanks Don."

"No problem V see you later."

"Later."

I hung up and leaned against Autumn.  "I think I did it Autumn.  I think I ruined everything."  She kissed my cheek again and I closed my eyes getting lost with my thoughts again.  After a while Autumn had asked if I wanted her to drive me back to the school so I could get my car.  I agreed and she stood up offering her hand which I took and we left back to her car.  The drive back was silent from Autumn not knowing what to say and me who was stuck in my own thoughts.  When she parked next to my car she spoke up, "Everything is going to be okay.  Don't stress so much."  I gave her a forced smile and leaned over to kiss her cheek, "Thank you Autumn."  With that said I got out of the car and went into mine.  Driving back home I had the radio on and low so I could hear everything else outside.  Once I parked in my driveway I was glad to see my parents weren't home.  Unconsciously I ran my hand across my stomach which was still covered in bruises but the pain was going down.  I grabbed my bag and went inside.  Going into the kitchen I grabbed myself some food and went to my room.  The first thing I noticed was the broken parts of my door where fixed.  But there is still a lock.  Hm interesting.  I opened my door and walked inside closing it with my foot.  Setting my food down on my bed I walked back over to my door and locked it not wanting to risk anything.  Sitting down I debated on if I wanted to start homework or hangout for a bit.  Deciding against waiting to do my homework later I figured I would do it now to get it over with.  "Here we go."