"I don't?" he asked as he turned to face me. I shook my head slightly as he looked into my eyes. I was instantly lost in his eyes and I felt myself moving closer to him. I was just inches away from him as I closed my eyes and wrapped my arms around my legs, curling into a ball next to him. He put his chin on top of my head and I breathed in deeply as I felt his warm breath on my face. I moved my head down slightly lower, burying my head in his chest and my hair. I could hear his heartbeat. It quickened. "Your heartbeat is fast," I whispered. He was silent. I opened my eyes but could see nothing but my hair and Tyler's dark t-shirt. "Tyler..." I started to say, "I...I think I-" I was cut off as Jake slammed my bedroom door open and Tyler and I quickly jumped up and moved slightly away from each other. "Its Milly! I need your help!" I glanced at Tyler nervously and we ran down the hallway to Jake's room. I could hear noise coming from the bathroom and I opened the door to find Milly throwing up into the toilet. "Oh my gosh! Milly! Are you alright?" I asked hurriedly as I leaned down next to her and wrapped one arm around her back. She shook her head. "Tyler, go get my parents!" I half-yelled. Tyler ran out of the room and returned shortly after with my parents. "Oh my goodness!" my mom yelped. "Kids, get out of here, in case she's contagious!" Tyler and I hurriedly left the bathroom but Jake refused to leave Milly's side. I didn't know whether to hurl or sigh happily. Jake and Milly were so adorable! Such different people, yet they could still care for each other so much. Tyler escorted me out of the bedroom and I dragged him with me downstairs and outside. It was raining lightly. I breathed in the fresh rain scent and tipped my face up so it could flood with water.
Tyler came over to me and took one of my hands. "You look freezing," he said. I shook my head, "I'm fine," I replied. But Tyler didn't let go of my hand. And as I stood there allowing myself to get soaked, I hoped that he never would.
"ANGELA! ITS TIME FOR SCHOOL!" my mom called from upstairs. I rolled my eyes. As if I didn't know that. I wanted to say, "I know mother, I've been getting myself to school this entire school year without you," but instead I just ran downstairs, quickly said, "Bye mom," and stepped outside. I could feel her eyes watching me as I stood outside of our gate and waited for Tyler. She opened the door and said, "Honey, what are you waiting for? I don't think the bus comes this way anymore..."
"I'm not waiting for the bus," I replied simply. "What are you waiting for?" she asked. "Tyler," I said with a smile. "Who is this Tyler boy, anyway?" she asked. I snapped. "He's an incredible boy who moved in at the beginning of the school year. He's been here all year, and everyone knows him now. You would too, if you had been here," I said without turning to face her. I saw Tyler's car coming in my direction and got in to the passenger seat just as my mother opened her mouth to say something. I rolled down my window, once again said, "Bye mom," and Tyler drove off.
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