I awoke in a cold sweat and screaming. Then I heard footsteps coming upstairs, probably my boyfriend Jerome and Trudy the housekeeper of Anubis house. The others have gotten used to my nightmares and they normally just go back to bed.

The door opened and Jerome stepped in. he rushed over and laid down next to me, taking me into his embrace. "Nora, love, it was just dream, you're alright." He comforted. It wasn't until then I realized I was crying on his shoulder like a baby.

"I know but it always seems so real." I whispered. He wiped my tears with his thumb as Trudy walked in.

"Nora, sweetie, I'm sorry! Here I was thinking you're nightmares had gone away, but now you've had three in one night! Poor deary."

Yes you heard right, three times in one night. And it's only three in the morning. Now, I'm honestly afraid of going back to sleep. I sighed softly and curled up against Jerome's chest, hoping he wouldn't insist on him going back to his room anytime soon. I just wanted to lie in his arms.

I stumbled out of bed after a sleepless night and starter getting ready for school. I put on my uniform and got in line for the bathroom behind Amber and Joy. I banged my fist on the door.

"Patricia, hurry it up!" I yelled.

"Shut it, Nora!" She called back.

I groaned and put my head up against the wall and yawned.

When I finally got a turn in the bathroom I quickly straightened my hair and brushed my teeth. I bolted out of the bathroom and down the stairs. I slowed down when I reached the dining area.

"Hey everyone," I said, pasting on a smile as I sat down next to Jerome. Trudy dished eggs and bacon onto everyone's plates as Jerome put his arm around my shoulders gently.

"Nora, are you ever going to get over your nightmares? I need my beauty sleep." Amber taunted.

"AMBER!" Everyone yelled.

I just remained quiet and poked at my food. "I'm just not very hungry."

"No, sweetheart, please eat something." Jerome pleaded with me. I ate my eggs and bacon to make him happy.

"Those nightmares are killing her," Patricia murmured.

"Literally. Jerome has to beg her to eat. It's sweet how he's so patient with her while she's hurting like this. Now if only he could be nice to other people." Joy replied in the same hushed voice. As if I can't hear them.

I finished eating my breakfast then I leaned back and started braiding small strands of my sandy brown hair. Normally Jerome and I leave later to have some time alone, but I wanted to walk to the school with the others so we left when they did. As we walked I grasped onto Jerome's hand. He could tell I was way past super tired and he kissed my forehead.

At lunchtime, Jerome had to coax me to eat again. The day dragged on slowly, and I got a nap in fourth period. Until Ms. Andrews woke me up.

"Nora Embers we're taking a test!"

Mister Sweet the principal walked in, "Joy, there's someone here to see you."

Joy stood yup and left the room, looking back at us with a confused expression on her face. The test was simple and the rest of the school day went by quickly, although Joy never returned to fourth period.

When I arrived back to Anubis house everyone was standing downstairs, except Patricia and Joy. But their best friends, so they're probably just hanging out upstairs.

"Where's Joy?" Patricia shouted. Jerome and I ran upstairs and saw Patricia face-to-face with girl and there were sheets and pillows all over the hall.