The Protected One

S k i n s

I felt the rays of the sun peaking in through the blinds.

I sleepily turned my body to the side to see Sophia Alice not in her bed.

I sat up and scanned the room but she wasn't in view.

I slowly removed the covers off of my body, and checked the bathroom, which was empty.

I sighed in relief when I noticed a note on the counter with her hand writing on it.

Went to get my nails and feet done. Bye. Sophia.

I rolled my eyes and crumbled up the note.

Very classy of her.

I went back to my bed to got my phone and checked the time.

My eyes enlarged in shock when I read it was already 1:15am.

No way I slept that long.

I was more surprised nobody came to wake me up or at least check up on me.

Then I remembered that everyone was out doing their own thing with each other.

I sighed and sat on the bed.

Soph and I were suppose to get our nails and feet done together, but doesn't look like that's happening anymore.

If she cancelled our plans then I'd simply make some plans of my own.

I picked up my phone and went to iMessage to text Ben.

I think I'll take you up on that offer from yesterday :)!

Less than 2 minutes later he texted me back.

I'll meet you in the lobby in about 25 minutes. Can't wait.

I smiled as I put my phone down and made my way to the bathroom.

I brushed my teeth, took a shower and did my skin care.

I was then faced with the challenge of picking an outfit to wear.

I obviously had to dress to fit the occasion.

My eyes scanned the variety of tshirts and pants that I could wear and after about 10 slow minutes, I finally decided on an outfit.

I changed into the outfit and I texted Ben to let him know I was on the way.

My face beamed in excitement as I grabbed the room key, and a few other items.

Off on my day with Ben I go.

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"Slower, Ben! I pant.

Even after this he doesn't slow down.

I rolled my eyes.

"Ben! I call his name.

"Come on Frankie are you that out of shape? We've only been climbing for 20 minutes! He chuckles.

"When are we going to reach the top? I ask putting my hands on my knees.

"I can see the cliff from here. Literally just 30 more seconds."

"You better not be lying to me." I continue walking after him.

"I promise I'm not," he chuckles lowly.

"Okay," I sigh as I take his word for it.

Surely after what felt like 2 minutes instead of 30 seconds, we reached the cliff.

He stood there are looked back at me.

"Uh oh, what's wrong? I ask.

"Look down." He simply says.