I watched the clock as it turned from 12:02 to 1:47. My mind was blank, but I couldn't make it turn off. My eyelids were heavy, but I couldn't make them close. I didn't know what to do, so I just laid there waiting for sleep.
Eventually, my eyelids started to close. My brain turned off and I fell into a restless sleep.
My eyes shot open and a gasp left my mouth after the first beep of the alarm clock. I snapped my hand out and pushed the off button. With my eyes wide open, I slowly sat up clutching my stomach.
My head snapped to my door when it opened slowly. Dad's head popped in.
"Oh, sorry sweetie," my dad apologized, looking sheepish, "I meant to shut off your alarm before you woke up. I want you to stay home and rest today."
"Oh." I responded, rubbing my eyes with my palms.
"Sorr
