I Will Wait For You

"Lakyn? Lakyn, can you hear me?"

I open my eyes to see Alexa hovering over me, along with the guys. They're all staring at me, as if I'm a ghost.

"Lex?" I blink rapidly, hoping she'll still be there every time I open my eyes. She is. "You're here? You're alright?" I ask, almost in disbelief.

"Why wouldn't I be okay? Why wouldn't I be here? Lake, what's going on with you?"

"I... I don't know. It just felt so real..."

"What are you talking about?" I realize now that it was just that damn dream again. It's not real. I'm worrying my best friend over nothing.

"Nothing." Alexa helps me back to my feet, and we all sit back down.

"Is there something you need to tell me?" She asks, clearly very concerned for my well being.

"Lex, it's nothing. Please don't worry about it."

"Don't tell me not to worry about you! You just scared the shit out of me!"

"Calm down." I put a hand on her shoulder, and look her in the eyes. "I am fine." I smile at her.

"Oh, you just normally pass out in the middle of bars, I guess... no big deal!"

"I've not been sleeping well, okay? That's all."

"That better be all." She sighs, deciding to let it go for now.

"Are you sure you're gonna be alright?" Matt speaks up.

"I'm fine. Now let's get back to having some fun!"

"It's about time!" Johnny smiles.

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I get home that night, after calling a cab to take me home. I stumble through my front door, and lock it behind me. I walk to my bedroom, and shed myself of my clothes. I climb into bed, pulling the covers around me, and I'm out like a light, as soon as my head hits the pillow.

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"Is she going to be okay, doctor?"

"There's no guarantee what she will be like, when she comes out this... but I have faith that she will pull through."

"How long is it going to be? It's already been two weeks. I'm fine. Why isn't she? Why her?" Alexa chokes over the last words.

"I don't know how long it will take. I'm sorry that I can't answer all of your questions. I'm really sorry this has happened to your friend. Just keep praying for her, she'll make it."

"Thank you." Alexa says slowly, her voice still wavering on uncertainty.

I want so bad to wake up, but I can't. I'm stuck in this never-ending dream. I want so bad to tell her that I'm okay, but I can't speak. I can't do anything. All I can do is watch my friend sob into her hands.

There's a loud beeping suddenly, and Alexa shoots up from the chair, in an instant. She starts screaming for the doctors.

People are rushing into the room, surrounding me.

I'm slowly drifting away.

"No! Alexa!" I wake up, screaming. I sit upright in my bed. I'm sweating profusely.

I look over at the clock. It's nine in the morning. I rub my head, it's pounding right now. I definitely had too much to drink last night. I make my way out of my bed, and to the bathroom. I turn on the shower, and rid myself of my bra and underwear that I'm still wearing. I don't even remember taking off the rest of my clothes.

I get in the shower, and let the hot water wash over me.

When I'm done, I get out and wrap a towel around my body, and another around my hair. Just as I'm about to pick out some clothes for the day, the doorbell rings, and I rush downstairs.

I open the door, completely forgetting to check who it is, first. I'm immediately embarrassed, seeing who is standing in front of me.

"Matt." I greet him, aware that his eyes are scanning me. "What are you doing here?"

"Sorry... I know it's early, and I didn't mean to interrupt your..."

"It's fine." I cut him off. "You didn't. I had just gotten out."

"I just came by to see if you had made it home okay. You left sort of abruptly last night, and I just wanted to make sure you were doing alright."

"Oh. I'm fine, thanks. I was really tired, and just wanted to get home, before I got out of hand." I laugh.

"Well, I hope you'll come out with us again, sometime." He smiles, his perfect dimples showing.

"Of course." I smile, back.

"Look..." He starts to say, looking nervous, all of a sudden. He rubs the back of his neck with his hand. "I'm sorry that I told my friends about us... sleeping together. I didn't really think that I'd see you again..." I feel my face fall slightly, as he says this, and a slight twinge of pain. Why? Do I really have feelings for this guy? I barely know him! He must notice my change in expression. "No... I mean that I wasn't planning on seeing you again so soon. I thought they'd forget by the time we saw each other again, by the time they met you."

"Oh."

"I'll let you get back to getting ready. Sorry, again." He starts to back away.

"Wait!" I don't plan to stop him, but the word is out of my mouth, before I can even think about what I'm going to say. "Umm..." I stutter, trying to figure out what to say next. "Would you maybe want to come in? Join me for breakfast?"

"It depends... Are you going to stay like that, or are you going to get dressed, because I don't know if I'll be able to concentrate otherwise..." He smirks.

Holy shit. Did he just say that?! He's totally hitting on me. I decide to play along.

"I'll think about it." I smirk back at him, and his smirk widens to a huge grin. He walks up to the door, and I open it further, letting him past. I shut the door, as he walks into the living room.

"I'm going to get dressed, make yourself comfortable." I smile, heading toward the staircase. I can feel his eyes on me, as I ascend the stairs. I decide, on a whim, to let my towel drop a little further, giving him a little more to look at.

I glance over my shoulder, sure enough, he's staring at my backside. His tongue runs over his lips. I gather up all of my courage, and pull the towel free from my body, exposing my bare ass to him. His jaw drops.

I disappear from his view, as I reach the top step. I run hastily to my bedroom, half-hoping he will follow, but half-hoping he won't. I can't believe I just did that!

But, hey, it's nothing he hasn't seen already.

Notes

Sorry it's been a while, since I last updated! I hope you enjoy this new chapter! Let me know what you think!