The best years of my life
Chapter 8
Going back home to see the Benns and my parents wasn’t as weird as I first thought. “How are you doing?” Mrs. Benn asked “I’m doing really well, I don’t think of our breakup because I am too busy doing the things around the house” “Well I’m glad that Jamie is letting you live with him” “Me too, I’m not sure if Tyler is liking it as much as Jamie and I are” I told her. “I’m glad you’re back” my dad said forcing me into a hug “thanks, daddy” I told him. “We have a gift for you” Mr. Benn said “You didn’t have to” I said back “It’s from us and your parents” Mrs. Benn said. “Well then, I guess I have no choice but to open it” I said laughing. Opening the box, I saw yet another necklace. “Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Benn and mom and daddy” I said after taking a minute to fully examine the necklace. Jamie looked puzzled and I lifted it out to show him. It is a Tiffany heart necklace. “Turn around” Jamie said, putting it on for me. “Breakfast should be done soon” Mrs. Benn told the group. “You guys didn’t have to stay up for us. We could have met up for breakfast later.” Jamie said. “Yes, but they did and now is not the time to tell them that” I said back. Realizing that our parents were on a caffeine buzz, “I think I’m gonna take a nap” I announced. “You can take Jordie’s room” Mrs. Benn said. “I think I’m gonna take a nap too. I’ll bring our bags in post nap” Jamie said. “Try to get some sleep, babe” Jamie said once we were upstairs. “I’ll try, but if I can’t I’m gonna be getting in bed next to you” I said. “Here” Jamie said handing me a pair of shorts and an old shirt. As to be expected, I couldn’t sleep so I snuck into bed with Jamie. “Move your arm” I told him. “Yes dear” he said back, pulling me into his arms. It felt so natural like it was supposed to be. I slept so well that night. Morning. Whatever.
When I woke up, I was a bit freaked out when I saw that I was in someone's arms and I heard a sleepy Jamie say "Morning, gorgeous. My clothes look better on you than they did on me". I melted inside. I went downstairs to get a glass of water and I heard our parents say "I'm glad they both ended up together". I fell down the stairs trying to be cool and quiet. However, my body had a different plan. I was fine, just some new bruises will be forming in the next few days
I looked up to find my parents laughing when they saw me in Jamie's old clothes. "Really Abby?" my dad asked me "what about me falling or me wearing Jamie's clothes?" "Both" "We all know how clumsy I can be, daddy. Jamie gave them to me, since I haven't unpacked yet"