Spirited Away To You

Chapter-29: Wishful Thinking

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I was sure my heart stopped when he said that. New tears fell as I hugged him tighter. My parents also did, I wanted to tell but it would be selfish and stupid of me to tell him now. He was hurting, and it broke my heart to see him like that.

That's why he was hesitant about getting in the car.

"Do you want to walk home? I can come get my car later," I said brushing the hair off his face.

"No, it's okay," he said feigning the emotion.

The sun was setting as we drove back home, silence enveloping us. I pulled the key off the ignition as I parked in the garage. Uncle's car was still not here, meaning he still had to come back home.

William sulkily walked to the front door and upstairs, me right behind him.

"Please, sleep in here," I asked him giving him an old shirt of Uncle. He just nodded slightly as he dropped onto my bed.

I went to Aunt's room to check on her. She was sleeping in her rocking chair with a book over her lap. I took a blanket from her closet to cover her, moving the book from her lap. The action snapped her out of her nap as she sat up.

"Sorry Aunt, I just came here-"

"Abby, where were you? I was worried sick and you even left your phone behind. I only knew you were gone when I saw your car missing,"

Aunt Kelly spoke, sadness evident in her voice.

I felt so stupid for not informing her before going out.

"I'm sorry Aunt, I just went for a small drive." I was getting tired of lying to Aunt but what else would I even say? That I was going out with a Spirit?

"What's that on your neck?" She asked worriedly pointing.

I looked around in the mirror and felt heat creeping up my neck as I saw a hickey. William had given me a hickey.

"Oh, I just burned myself a little with the...umm, curler, no biggie," I said covering it up.

"Lemme go get ice, then," Aunt said getting up.

"No," I said pushing her to her seat, "You rest, I will get some ice."

"There's some cookies I baked in the kitchen, try them!"

Aunt is the best.

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In the morning, William went back to his normal self. I knew he was still hurting, but didn't want to trouble me or talk about it. So I kept quiet, although I wouldn't stop asking if he needed anything.

"Rose, go to school, I will be fine," he said giving a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes.

I sighed but did what he said and left for school. I couldn't help but think of our almost kiss on the way to school. Why did there have to a freaking car honking?

I wished William would just tell me about all his worries and secrets. But I knew, I was also scared to find them out.

I smiled, and pressed down the stone thrice. A second later, I heard three beeps.

I missed him so much.

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School was usual, with mundane classes which were practically ditched by most students who gave their name in volunteering for the preparations of the upcoming Halloween party this Saturday. My birthday was just before Halloween which was tomorrow.