Dreams

Ch 8: A Short Day

In the morning I wake up and everyone was still asleep. Exactly how they were when they fell asleep. Only Zach and Mel were gone. They had woken up and went to their own rooms I guess. I went to use the bathroom and come back. No one has moved.

I pick up my guitar and start to play. I did this until they woke up. After about 35 minutes Mel and Zach comes out and sits in open spots on the couch. "How long have you been up?" Mel asks. "Almost an hour." I say still playing. "No one has moved." I say. She nods her head. "Im going to start breakfast. At least Tyler or Chris should wake up first." She says laughing lightly.

I keep playing as she cooks. When the smell of food fills the room Tyler and Chris start to wake up. They sit up and look around. Then they look at me. Im in my own little world playing chords with my eyes closed. So I dont know that they are awake. When I open my eyes Tyler is looking at me and Chris is in the kitchen with Mel. "Should I wake them?" Tyler asks coming to sit beside me. I shake my head no and we sit there quietly talking. Chris comes in the room and tells us breakfast is ready and to wake everyone.

"Go ahead in there. I'll wake them all." I say to Tyler and he does. He helps Chris and Mel sit out places for breakfast. I slowly start waking everyone up. Waking up everyone goes well. I only have Bryan and Tristan left to wake up.

I go to wake up Tristan and I get inbetween him and Bryan. Not thinking at all. "Hey." I whisper to Tristan. "Noo." He say whinning. Throwing his arm around me pulling me close to him. I try to pull away and bump into Bryan. He rolls over and wraps his arms around me as well. Now im trapped inbetween two warm bodies.

"Guys." I say louder. "Its time to wake up." I say again. "Breakfast is ready." I say in a singingly voice. They both only grip harder and snuggle closer. I sigh giving up. "Chris! Tyler! Help!" I yell laughing. They run in and start laughing so hard they end up on the floor holding their stomach. "This is why you didnt fight with me to wake them up! Huh Tyler!?" I say laughing. "Yep." He says breathing hard from laughing so much.

"Help." I squeak out as Bryan tightens his grip and Tristan wakes up and lets go. "Morn- oh he got you!" Tristan exclaims laughing. "This is why you always let a guy wake us up." "Yeah. Lesson learned." I say as a tear escapes my eye. Bryans grip was so tight he was squeezing my chest and it started to hurt. I have a high pain tolerance so it takes alot of pain to make me cry.

"Oh shit. You okay?" Tristan asks seeing my tears. I shake my head no unable to speak or breath. I motion down to Bryans arms and Tristan pulls his arms off of me. Instantly I start to breathe and it burns. More tears escape my eyes as I am doubled over holding my chest.

I felt a hand on my back and I get up and run to the bathroom. I colasp in the floor and start to hyperventalate. Triggering an anxiety attack. There was a knock at the door but I couldnt answer I just reach for the knob barely able to I finally reach and open the door. "Oh shit!" A voice says.

I instantly feel arms around me whispering words to me. "Shh... Its okay.... Youre safe... Let it out... Im here.... Youre not alone." He said a pause each time before saying anything else. I feel safe. I wrap my arms around his neck and he holds me. Now holding me bridal style he smooths my hair down kissing my head a few times. My breathe steadies and I let go. He doesnt though. He kept holding me.

"Thank you." I say sitting up. He finally let go allowing me to sit up a bit to look at him. It was Chris. "For what?" He asks. "For being here. Thank you Chris." I say as I lay my head on his shoulder burrying my face in the nape of his neck wrapping my arms around him again.

"Im always gonna be here. I know how to help someone when they have an anxiety attack. My sister had them." Chris said then started whispering to me again. Chris got up like I wasnt even on him. How strong is this man!?!? I ask myself silently. His arm never leaves my back. His other arm slips under my legs to hold me better. Carrying me bridal style we sit down. I can only guess on the couch.

I hear foot steps coming and stop. Chris just shook his head and who ever it was just sat down. This happened a few more times. Soon I dont even remember what happened next. Or when I fell asleep. But I did.

Later that night I had awoken in a bed. Not my own. I turned over to see Chris in bed. I was in his bed. I took in everything in a few second and closed my eyes again. When I woke up it was 9:30 in the morning and I was cuddling Chris. I didnt ever realize it before. But... Wow. My head was on his shoulder with my arm over his chest and my leg over his.

I smiled and closes my eyes again. A few mimutes later there was a knock at the door. The door creaked open. "Y'all awake?" He whispered. I gently raised my hand and sat it back down. Not wanting to move. Bryan came over. He smiled before he spoke again. "What?" I quietly ask. "Y'all breakfast is ready. Youve been asleep since yesterday Skylar. Come eat." He said. Gently I get up off of Chris without waking him. Sitting up I notice that im not in my own clothes. I look at the clothes I was wearing. I almost start to freak out but Bryan sinced this and answer my silent question. "Heidi and Mel!" He said quickly but quietly.

"Oh. Okay." I say sighing in relief. "Im gonna get downstairs." I say getting out of bed. Chris was awoken by Bryan and they joined us downstairs. I pulled my hair into a messy top bun. We ate breakfast and hung out for a while. After breakfast we all hung around the house laughing and having a good time. "Hey Heidi." I say pulling her away from everyone. "Yeah? You okay?" "Yeah. Im fine. Will you come with me to my house? For a while today. I need to get some things." I say. "Yes of course!!!" She exclaims happily. And loudly. Very loudly.

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