ME AND HIM ✔️

Pt.24

Nadine's POV

HOW COULD ONE be so peaceful when asleep?

Usually I'm having to tell her to shut up, but now, she's sleeping like a baby. Just look at her, she looks calm and quiet.

I told her I wouldn't leave, but once again, I'm lying to her.

I slip on my shoes and grab my sweatshirt. Right as I'm about to touch the doorknob, I hear whimpers coming from behind me. Don't turn around, don't turn around!

I turn around to see Rue tossing and turning, she's sweating and breathing heavily. She must be having a nightmare.

I shake her a little, trying to get her to calm down. "Rue?" No answer "Rue are you ok?" I ask.

She jolts awake, gasping for air, hugging herself, trying to find any ounce of comfort, "I- I thought you said the pills would make me sleep."

"Rue, calm down." I demand.

"I'm sorry." Her breathing starts to slow down a bit. "I'm sorry I just- can't sleep." She pulls her bottom lip into her mouth and starts fiddling with her fingers. "can you lay with me please?" Tears threatening to fall from her brown eyes, her cheeks are pink, and she looks miserable.

"I've got work to do-"

"Please." How could I say no? No, seriously, I feel like it's impossible to say 'no' to this girl.vAnd it's not because I like her, it's because I feel bad for her. There's a difference.

"Fine." I huff and lay down next to her while she tries to get comfortable.

It doesn't even take 5 minutes until sleep washes over her again.I wait a few minutes before attempting to get out of bed.

Right as I go to sit up, an arm crosses over my chest, and I feel something lay on my shoulder. I look down to see Rue's arm draped over my torso, and her head resting on my shoulder. Just as I thought.

I try to lift Rue's arm off of me, but she seems to have a tight grip. Her body alone is making me tired, but I have to do this tonight. I can't let Ivan think he can do whatever he wants.

I start scooting away from her, her head is starting to fall off of my shoulder so that it makes it easier to get away.

Finally, now I can leave. I slowly open the door and slip out. I let out a breath and go downstairs. And as I'm about to open the door, a voice stops me.

"Sneaking out now are we?" I turn around to see Aniyah standing in front of her door, her arms crossed. What the hell is she doing up? It's like 3 in the morning.

"What do you want?" I look at her waiting for an answer. Her lips part a little, and she raises an eyebrow.

"I came down because I couldn't sleep. I was gonna just sit and watch T.V till I felt like I was going to die, but no, now I want to know where your going and if I can go with you." she pulls her lips into a tight lipped smile.

"No, you can't, I have somewhere important to be, and you aren't educated enough to breathe the same air as me, let alone go with me." Her sarcastic smile is soon replaced with anger.

She smiles again,"Maybe I can go get Ru-"

"Fuck no," I cut her off. I sigh, I don't want her to go, but Rue needs sleep. But I really don't want her to go.

If you haven't noticed so far, I'm not a big fan of Aniyah. She tries to do everything better than me. I remember one time, me and Aniyah had the same combat class. I was around thirteen or fourteen, I think.