Chapter 11
Amy felt the sunshine coming through the window as it shone upon her face. She squinted as she tried to look up, but felt the brightness close her eyes. As she felt the sunlight hide behind the clouds, she was able to open her eyes and look up. As she turned on her side to avoid the window, she realized that she was in bed with Ephram, and that both his arms were still wrapped tightly around her, holding her close to him.
"Ephram" she whispered, trying to calmly wake him up. As she continued to whisper his name and lightly tap him, he didn't move an inch. She blew air onto his neck, which made him slightly squirm, but not wake up. She finally came up with an idea that she actually thought might work. Amy hovered over him so that her face was directly above his. Then, she leaned down and kissed him on the lips. Ephram immediately opened his eyes, woken by the kiss. When he looked up, he saw Amy holding herself above him with all her weight on her arms. When Amy saw Ephram wake up with the look of pure shock on his face, she couldn't help but laugh.
"I can't believe you did that!" Ephram said laughing as he pulled Amy down onto him.
"Why not? I couldn't get you to wake up" Amy said as she rolled over so that she was next to him.
"The one time you kiss me, you do it when I'm sleeping…go figure"
"That's ok. It's not like it's the last time that'll happen"
"It's not?" Ephram said raising an eyebrow.
"Nope" Amy said as she laughed and childishly shook her head.
"When do you think it's going to happen again?" Ephram asked.
"I…don't…know" Amy said as with each word, she brought her face closer and closer to his. As her lips were inches away from his, Ephram closed his eyes expecting a kiss. As Amy was ever so close to him, she stopped and began to get off his bed. Ephram opened his eyes and grabbed her before she could get any further.
"That was so mean!" Ephram said laughing.
"You thought I was going to kiss you…yeah right" she said laughing too.
"Well why not? You edged me on" Ephram said as he tried to hold the squirming Amy from getting away.
"No I didn't," she said, fighting against him. With one tug, Ephram pulled Amy back onto his bed.
"Ephram!!! Let go," she said laughing as he held her with one arm and tickled her with the other. He continued to tickle her until she looked like she was going to burst.
"Ephram…I…can't…breathe" she said panting. They were kneeling on his bed facing each other, and Ephram was still holding onto her.
"I give up" Amy said half laughing, half panting. "I am your prisoner, what shall you do with me?" she said still giggling.
"What can I do with you?" he asked, still holding onto her.
"Anything you want"
"Anything?" he said excitingly.
"Within reason"
Ephram pouted, but Amy shook her head. Ephram looked around his room, trying to think of an idea.
"What's the plan?" Amy asked.
"I think I have an idea," Ephram said.
"Aye aye captain"
"You go stand over there," he said pointing to a place in his room as he got off his bed.
"Ok" Amy said as she got up and moved to her distinguished spot, "Now what?"
"Now close your eyes" he directed her.
"Okay" she said as her eyes closed. Ephram slowly walked towards her, trying not to make any noise. As he got a little less than a foot away from her, he reached out and grabbed her hand.
"Keep your eyes closed Amy"
She nodded. Ephram leaned in and kissed her. As their lips touched, Amy's eyes shot open.
"Was that my punishment Captain Brown?" she asked.
"I guess so," Ephram said.
"I am your prisoner, don't you think you could do just a bit more with me? I mean…that punishment was pretty wimpy," she said as she stepped closer to him.
"Maybe you're right" Ephram said as he grabbed her other hand. He closed his eyes and as she did the same, they both leaned in as their lips touched again.
"Wow" Amy said as their lips parted.
"I never thought this would ever happen" Ephram said.
"I know…with all that's going on. My friends, my parents, Colin" she said as her voice cracked, realizing that she had just betrayed Colin.
"Shhh…don't even think about that now. What's important is us. And right now, we're here, together, that's all that matters" Ephram said.
"You're right" Amy said as she took a step closer and placed her arms around Ephram's neck, pulling his head down to hers. Ephram too took a step closer and wrapped his arms around her waist. As their lips touched once again, they could feel themselves loosening up and relaxing. Ephram loved the feeling of holding Amy in his arms. They were so close, in body and in mind. As their kisses became more passionate and as they became more involved in one another, it's almost like they entered their own world. They didn't hear or care about anything that was happening outside of their world. They were in fact so involved in one another that they didn't seem to hear Dr. Brown knocking on Ephram's bedroom door.
"Ephram, where's Amy?" Dr. Brown said as he opened the door to find Amy and Ephram making out in his room. As they realized he was standing there, they both immediately backed away from eachother.
"Hi Dad" Ephram said, trying to stop himself from laughing at the awkwardness of the situation.
"Oh you laugh now Ephram, because you wont be doing any of that later" Dr. Brown said sternly, "Amy please go wait in the living room…I need to speak with my son"
Amy nodded as she quietly and quickly left Ephram's room.
"Ephram, what the hell do you think you're doing?" he yelled. Amy jumped in the living room at Dr. Brown's fury…she could hear everything they were saying.
"What do you mean? All we did was kiss!" Ephram said.
"How am I supposed to believe that? This is the same son that snuck out of his room, went to a party that I forbid him to go to, got drunk, and was returned to me by a police officer!"
"Dad…you know how much I care about Amy. I have been waiting for this for like…ever!!! And I finally got it, cant you be just a little happy?"
"I wish I could Ephram but when I find two 16 year olds in their pajamas swapping spit in my son's bedroom, I can't help but wonder what else happened. Or for that matter, what else might have happened if I hadn't found you!"
"I care about her too much to do anything stupid with her and you know it!" Ephram said loudly. Amy smiled at that comment. Even if he wasn't Colin, he was just as good, if not better. Colin wasn't with her, but Ephram was…and he was great. He cared about her and protected her…he was more than anything she could ever want.
"I know Ephram, I just cant help but wonder" Andy said.
"Well don't Dad. Just don't" Ephram said as he walked past Andy and left his room.
As Ephram approached Amy, who was leaning on the back of the couch, she began to blush, something she rarely did in the presence of boys.
"Thanks Ephram" Amy said looking down.
"For what?"
"For caring…for waiting," she said smiling, "I had forgotten what it felt like"
Several minutes later, Amy's smile had left her face. A look of fear once again returned. She had been so wrapped up in what was going on between her and Ephram that she forgot about her family, who still hadn't called.
"Hey…what's wrong?" Ephram asked, noticing Amy's expression. He took her hand in his, but she quickly pulled it back walked away.
"Amy!" Ephram yelled as Amy started quickly walking down the hall.
"Dr. Brown!" Amy called as she peaked her head into every room as she started running down the hall.
"Woah! Amy…calm down" he said as she ran right into him.
"Have you heard from my parents?" Amy asked as a tear trickled down her cheek.
"In fact, they called a few minutes ago and left a message. Something about Denver I think" Dr. Brown said.
"Denver? What about Denver?" she said excitingly.
"I'm not quite sure…why don't we go check it out?" he said as Amy followed him into the living room.
Amy, hunny…are you there? This is your mother. We couldn't get a hold of you last night but just wanted to let you know that everything is all right. Actually, I think you will be quite pleased with what happened yesterday. Hold on…your brother wants to say something. Hey Aims…you ready for the great news? I think you've waited long enough…ok, I'll just tell you. We're here in Denver at the hospital, where Colin woke up yesterday!!! Isn't that great?! It was last night at precisely 7:28 pm. We wanted to come get you but weren't sure exactly where you were, so we left without you…sorry. But, it's okay…we're gonna come pick you up at 12. We'll meet you at…BEEP
The answering machine cut Bright's voice off, but Amy didn't really care.
"Oh my god! Oh my god! Oh my god!" Amy said as she started jumping up and down.
"We all knew Colin would pull through Amy, it was just a matter of time," Dr. Brown said.
"Thank you Dr. Brown! Thank you so much!" Amy said as she gave him a big, friendly hug.
As Ephram watched from the doorway, he knew the relationship that he had with Amy was over. There was absolutely no way that she would pick Ephram over Colin. He sluggishly walked into his room, where he collapsed on his bed and placed his headphones over his ears.
It's amazing how you can have something so great one minute, and the next…it's totally gone. As if had never even been there in the first place, Ephram thought to himself."Did you hear about Colin?" Amy said as she sat herself down on Ephram's bed. His eyes immediately opened.
"How could I not?" Ephram said, not looking at Amy.
"Isn't it great?"
"For you"
"Excuse me?"
"Never mind"
"I just wanted to say goodbye. My parents are picking me up in a few minutes"
"Ok" Ephram said quietly.
"That's all you have to say?"
"Goodbye"
"Fine Ephram, goodbye"