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back in my pocket and look over at Adam. He’s looking back at me with question
and I shake my head letting him know not to worry. When we get back to campus I
start yawning and stretching my arms over my head, “Oh wow I am so tired. Adam
can you walk me back to my room?”

 
    “Yeah no problem,”
He says slowly. I don’t think he gets it at first so I nudge him on the arm and
look at Erin and Connor. A light bulb comes on and he smiles.

 
    “Alright guys
I’m going to go and get sleep, busy day tomorrow.” I lean over and give Erin a kiss on her cheek and give her a wink.
“Bye Connor.” I touch his shoulder and give him a squeeze.

 
    He touches my
hand and smirks at me, “See ya Soph .”

 
    Adam and I get
out of the car and start walking over to my room. It’s cold out and I start to shiver. “Hey wear this,” Adam takes off his jacket and
puts it on me. It smells like my Adam-fresh with a hint of mint.

 
    I pull his
jacket tighter so it covers me better. “Thanks Adam.” We walk in silence; it
feels peaceful at this hour, not many people walking around. There’s so much I
want to ask and talk to him about but tonight is already perfect. I don’t want
to create unnecessary drama and ruin the night. When we get to the building, I
pull out my ID card. I want to ask him to come up with me but chicken out.
“Thanks for walking me back. I get scared in the dark.” I look down at my feet
afraid to look at him.

 
    He rubs my arms
and smiles. “It’s my pleasure. I like being around you Soph .”

 
    “I like being
around you too. Good night Adam.” I begin to turn toward my door when suddenly
he spins me around as he wraps his arms around me. “Night Soph .”
We stay in this perfect moment like this for what seems to be forever and it
still isn’t long enough. He gives me a kiss on the forehead before letting me
go. I tell him I’ll text him in the morning before saying good bye one last
time.

 
    I get back to my
room and change into my shorts and a tank top. I get in bed and try to fall
asleep but my body misses him already.

Chapter 6

 
    I suddenly wake
up from another nightmare. This time I dream about Kyle. He’s hitting me over
and over again. I can’t breathe. He puts his hands around my neck and squeezes.
There’s sweat all over. I look around the room and notice it’s just me. It’s
almost four in the morning. Great, I can’t get anymore sleep. I start
stretching and put on my hoodie and sneakers. I need fresh air. I walk outside
and sit down on a bench near the building.

 
    The bench is old
and made of stone. I sit down and feel the cold against my body. I put my hands
down on the bench and look up to the sky, “Mom? Are you there?” I start to say,
“I don’t know what to do Mom. I’m so scared. You said you’ll always be there
when I need you well I need you now. Please show me a sign.” I close my eyes
and feel the quietness of the night. There’s nothing but silence. I start
crying again when all of a sudden I feel arms around my shoulders. I open my
eyes and look up. Adam .

 
    “Hey what are
you doing out here?”

 
    “Oh hi, I
couldn’t sleep. I like to come out and talk to my mom. Want to sit down with
me?”

 
    Adam takes a
seat next to me and rests his hand on my knee. We sit there together, neither
of us saying anything. I like sitting here with him. It’s peaceful out. I look
up and see him looking back at me. We share a smile. It’s one of those smiles
that let you know everything will be ok.

 
    I head back to
my room after spending most of the morning with Adam. We didn’t say too much
but didn’t have to.   I take a shower and
get ready for my eight a.m. English class. I’m never a girl who puts on a ton of make up or wears flashy
clothes but for some reason today I want to dress up and look nice. I consider
myself a pretty girl. I’m 5’5, blonde hair, blue eyes, a soft complexion, I
don’t have big boobs