In Deep (rewriting?? )

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A breath of relief escapes my mouth as I feel the cold metal of my phone in my hands. It's bad today, but I truly did miss this thing. At first glance, I can already see the missed calls and sent texts from Ethan. I feel awful. My parents sent messages to all my friends because they knew about them, but too bad I never told them about him. I breathe deeply as I prepare to write my text.

S: Hey, I know this looks bad. I have a perfectly good reason for why I missed our date. I am so sorry that there was no notice but I hope you understand. I never meant to hurt you, I was really looking forward to our meeting.

I hesitated writing why I truly missed the meeting. For some reason, I didn't want to tell Ethan that I was hit by a car. Maybe deep down I was embarrassed. I don't want to like him either.

S: I am in the hospital. I was in an accident and have not been allowed my phone will now.

There, the truth but not the whole story. Maybe I will tell him more when we meet in person again.

I'm really sorry again, and with that, I sent the text. Slowly scrolling through the rest of the unread messages and sending my replies.

The buzz of my phone tells me there's an unread message and I am fast to read it. It's from Ethan.

E: I am very sorry to hear you are in the hospital. That's awful. It was really hard when you ditched me on our date but I understand now why you didn't show. You were a little occupied.

I was relieved by his response. He forgave me. He understands. The guilt and the weight on my shoulders was lifted and a smile graced my face.

S: Again I'm really sorry, I wish my parents knew you so they would have texted you. Can we set up another meeting? Same place?

E: Oh yeah for sure, I really want to meet you.

S: Yeah for sure, just I'm not really allowed out right now... in the hospital and all

I don't know why I'm telling him I'm still in the hospital. Maybe because I'm scared that if I was at home my excuse for not being able to meet isn't valid enough. But I continued with the lie.

E: Do you want me to come visit you? I assume you are at Julia Memorial as it is the only hospital in our area.

S: No, it's okay. I don't really want our first meeting to be when I'm in this.... shape... you know?

E: Yeah I understand that's totally fine.

S: thanks, I know we've been talking to each other for so long and practically know everything about each other, I just want to be at my best when in person, and not falling asleep every 20 minutes lol...

E: I get it Sar don't worry about it. Don't feel guilty. You're okay

S: thanks :/

E How are you right now? How are you feeling?

S: Well my head hurts and I'm pretty tired. My phone also going to be taken away from me in 10 minutes so that sucks

E: It's probably a good thing if you are tired. Will force you to get some sleep

S: I guess you're right

E: well get some sleep and text me when you get your phone back

S: thanks E, You will be the first one I text

E: I count on it

I blush at his last text and look up to see my mom watching me. "What are you blushing at?" She asks.

"Nothing" I say casually while closing the text app and locking my phone. She just hums and outs her palm out motioning for me to place my phone in her hand.

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Hey, I'll just say I'm sorry for taking too long. Hope your safe.