I opened my eyes feeling like I was hit by a freight train, especially my lower half, which felt sore beyond all belief. I groggily pried his hands off me and got up, regretting the idea as soon as I did because my legs shook violently. I slowly had to walk to the door with a wobble, glancing back at Zander's still sleeping figure then unlocking the door and closing it before making my way to the bathroom. The sky was still dark with tiny colors from the sunrise so I knew I had a bit before either of them woke. Emma has never woken up during sunrise when there's no school and Zander, from what I've seen, doesn't either. I entered the bathroom and closed the door, turning on my shower then moving to the sink to brush my teeth while I waited for the water to warm. After finishing, I stepp

