You Saved Me Once Book 1 novel Chapter 43

It’s morning, the blue lit room is now Ombre, by the orange sun rise.

Jeff’s house is cold, and quiet. It’s just Jeff, and I, I guess.

I hug him before I get up from the couch.

I’m not sure why, I’m up. It’s too cold, and I don’t want to go home, yet. I don’t want to leave him, yet.

When the furnace kicks in, I walk around.

I was in the dining room, now. I see photos of Jeff, and his par-ents. Jeff looked younger, he looked happier. His parents look perfect. Where were his parents?

The dining room is decorated with confetti on the table. There are golden wine glasses. Deflated gold and white balloons are scattered onto the floor.

A placemat read.

Happy New Years

I get cold again. I put on my hood before I walk back over to Jeff. He’s still asleep.

I’m too scared. I want to wake him.

“Jeff.” He doesn’t move.

I call him again and stroke his hair. Our heads are touching.

I’m sitting on the floor now, and stroking his hair, until he moves. I’m pinching my splinter, behind my back.