18: Better Off Alone

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I opened my eyes sighing. Jake was still holding me like a baby, and I smiled at the realization. He was still sleeping. I sat up slowly, trying not to wake him, and slung my legs off of the bed. At first I just sat there, getting used to the sunlight. Then I reached for my glasses on the side table and put them on. I stretched and then put my hair up in a messy bun. I waltz in the kitchen and my mom was sitting at the table drinking her coffee. I grinned and kissed her on the cheek. "Morning mom!" She chuckled and looked at me, questioning my mood. "Why are you in such a great mood?" I shrugged, opening the fridge. Poring myself a nice glass of water. "No reason. How was the baby?" I asked, trying to turn the conversation around. She beamed and I sat down on the opposite side of her.

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