Chapter 37:
Two hours later, it was nearly 2 A.M. and I still lay awake, spooked from the movie. I got up, headed to Nick's room, and knocked on his door just loud enough to wake him. I walked into his room.
"Nick?" I whispered, not sure if the others were even back yet.
"Hmmm?" Nick sounded really tired. I wonder if he hasn't been able to sleep either.
"I can't sleep." I said, slowly walking to his bed.
"Neither can I." Nick patted next to him in his bed.
I lay down next to him. We were both laying the same way on our sides. Nick wrapped his arm around my waist and held my hand. I felt safer than I had ever felt before, wrapped in Nick's arms. I had a very peaceful sleep that night.
I woke up the next morning to Nick kissing me on my neck.
I rolled over. "Good morning." I said, giving him a kiss.
We lay there in comfortable silence for a few moments, enjoying each other's presence.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.
"Nick, have you seen Jessi? She's not in her room." Desiree asked through the door.
I reluctantly got up and opened the door. "I'm right here. What do you need?" I asked her. This better be important because I'd much rather be back in bed, cuddling with Nick.
"If you don't start getting ready now, we'll be late to the appointment." Desiree said.