Forever And Ever

64. Grayson

My eyes snap open when I feel Emery moving.

"Where are you going, pretty girl?" I yawn.

"Nowhere, my love," she kisses my nose. "I'm just going to lay down next to you."

"Okay," I mumble, tucking her into my arms.

"Did you sleep good?" She smiles.

"Yeah, I did," I kiss her head. "How long was I asleep for?"

"Like three hours," she hums.

"Mm," I close my eyes again.

"Good night, love," she whispers.

I try to say it back but fall asleep again.

I hear a soft knock on the door and I open my eyes.

I look up and see Emery smiling at me.

"Good morning, pretty boy," she kisses me. "You just slept a little over twenty four hours. Do you feel better?"

"I slept a full day?" I try to get up and she gently pushes me back into bed.

"Mhm," she takes my hand. "Don't stress about it, Gray. You really needed it. You didn't sleep well when you were in New York."

"How did you know?" I blink at her.

"Devyn said you were restless in your sleep the whole time you were there. He said you were always mumbling about things, like your body wouldn't let you completely relax," she whispers, her eyes saddening.

"Don't be sad, baby, it's—"

Another knock interrupts me.

"Yes?" Emery calls.

The door opens and Devyn walks in.

"You're still in bed?" He blinks.

"My baby was tired," Emery narrows her eyes.

"I thought you had school?" I arch my eyebrow.

"I did. I'm done. It's already after two," he laughs.

"What?" I grab my phone.

"Here," he shakes his head, handing me a packet. "Our History teacher decided you've had enough time off. He wants you to do this assignment by Monday."

"Stupid school," Emery grumbles.

I kiss her head and she grins.

"Emery, I swear, you have the craziest mood swings," Devyn rubs his face.

"Um, no, I actually don't," she frowns.

"Um, yeah, you actually do," he shakes his head.

"Excuse me—"

"Anyways," Devyn smirks. "Leia and I are going to the pool if you guys want to go with us."

"Aw, Devyn, are you inviting me on a double date with you?" She smiles sweetly at him.

"Shut up," he rolls his eyes. "I invited Aria and Stella too."

I guess Aria told everyone about them.

"So it's a triple date?" She waggles her eyebrows.

"Do you want to go or not?" He huffs.

"Yes?" she murmurs, looking up at me.

"You don't need my permission, pretty girl," I shake my head. "We'll do whatever you want."

"Yes," she says again, smiling.