It Was Late And I Was Falling

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We arrived to his house after stopping to get food.
what can i say... a girl likes food
We walked in the house and he took my bags to his room as i went into the living room with the family. They were watching 'Ridiculousness' which is just what i needed. Jackson returned and sat next to me on the couch. He put my legs on him and started rubbing my feet.

i wonder if his family can see that i like him

and like that i fell asleep

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i woke up at 2:30 in Jackson's bed. I checked my phone and had a miss call from dad and a message.

DAD

Sammy isn't doing too good right now but they say i can take her home. swing by the house before school. i love you sleep well <3

I didn't mind responding. I got up to use the bathroom but Jackson pulled me back.

"Where you going babygirl?" he said in his sleepy voice
"just to use the bathroom" i said as he let me up

On my way back to his room i ran into his mom.
I explained to her what's going on and she hugged me.

"You're always welcome to stay. You mean everything to Jackson hun!"

"Thank you ! " i said before parting ways.

I went back to his room and layed down and fell asleep.

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Jackson woke me up with coffee and breakfast. I ate breakfast while he was getting ready. Once he was done i hurried and got ready.

"Can we swing by my house before we go to school?" i asked looking up at him
"Planned on it" he replied.
He grabbed the brush from me and brushed my hair for me and we left.

We pulled up to my house, he turned the car off and we went inside.

Sammy was sleeping on the couch and my dad was in the kitchen. We walked into the kitchen and sat at the bar.

"Hey dad" i said in a calm tone
"Hey honey, i don't wanna put the stress of your sister on you... so grandma is gonna come stay with us for a bit to help me with Sammy. she's gonna stay in the guest bedroom, at least til this all blows over." he said setting his drink on the counter.

somehow my dad always managed to stay calm when bad things happened

"okay but if you need anything i'm here. i want to help just as much!" i said reassuring him
Jackson rubbed my back , not sure if it's for my comfort or his at this point but i'm really not complaining.

"thank you honey, now you guys better take off or you'll be late" he said hugging me and Jackson.
We headed out the door and off to school.

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As the days passed by she only seemed to be getting worse. I haven't been around much because it sucks seeing her like this. i try not to focus on it but it's hard.
*ding*

i look at my phone to see a message from Bridget.

BRIDGET <3

hey girly, wanna go with my later to get homecoming dresses?? it's our last year and they have to be great!!

actually wouldn't mind that

Yes totally!!! Let me grab my wallet and i'll come over and we can get something to eat first!