CHAPTER 8
Annie ran on the beach toward Auggie's panicked voice, but she never got any closer. She screamed as a gunshot pierced the salty air. She saw a body fall and she ran faster. She finally reached it, and turned it over to find Auggie. Annie screamed in agony. She clung to his chest, crying into his neck praying he would wake up. He never did.
Annie sat up suddenly with a sharp intake of breath. What in the world made her have a nightmare of Auggie dying? She slowly got up out of bed and padded to the kitchen for a glass of water. As she slowly sipped the ice gold liquid something hit her. Life was short and if she didn't tell Auggie how she felt now, she may not get a chance. She dumped out her water in the sink and went and knelt in front of the couch. She paused and listened to Auggie's even breathing. She thought about not waking him up, and just waiting till morning, but she knew she would back out by then, so she forced her hand forward and softly shook Auggie's bare shoulder. Auggie slowly opened blind eyes and propped himself up on his shoulder with a puzzled look on his face,
"Annie?" then he smirked softly when he sensed her nervousness, "You meant it didn't you?"
Annie sighed. She knew nothing got pas Auggie's sensitive ears,
"Yes…and sometimes I wish I didn't because I can't lose your friendship. It would tear me apart, but I do, and I can't stop it."
Auggie chuckled and moved a bit closer to her,
"Well that's good, because I just so happen to be in love with you too." He whispered, inches from her face. He leaned forward and closed the gap, softly kissing her. A few seconds later pulled back and sat back on the couch. He sat in silence for a few seconds then began laughing.
What? I'd prefer not to be laughed!" Annie protested. Auggie shook his head and laughed again,
"Does this mean I get to sleep in my bed instead of this hard couch?"
Annie slapped him softly on the arm but laughed,
"Yes, it means you get to sleep in your bed."
The two walked to stumbled into the bedroom and fell between the sheets. They may have just gotten together, but it was something special. No need to fight it.
