GRIFFINS POV ‘Jocelyn, please you have to wake up, open your eyes.’ “Griffin.” I hear Mia calling while it sounds so distant. my eyes fly open. Sweat soaking through my shirt. Mia turned the light on. Not one of us notice how early it still is, it’s only 7:30 at night. How did we fall asleep so early? “Are you ok,” she asked concerned. Why would I f*****g dream about Jocelyn when Mia is with me?. I nodded in repeat and ask her for water. Her tiny body climbs off the bed to pour me some water. “ thank you,” I said when she handed me the glass. “ who is Jocelyn.?” f**k. I knew she was going to ask. “No one,” I said, annoyed, hoping she will not ask again. “ ok.” she stands up from the bed and opens the door to leave. “where are you going.?” “nowhere, home.

