Fourteen

Ruby

I never thought it was possible for one to feel greatly at peace after sleeping. And I don't know if it is sensible to say that the sleep I just had was too sweet. My eyes were still shut because I wanted to go back into that slumber world and just dream away.

But Abby's and Jake's voices kept interrupting my attempt, so I gave up. But my eyes stayed closed.

"I know you are awake, Ruby. I saw your hand move." Abby's stern voice made me smile inwardly.

Then, I recalled the man that was with me before I fell asleep. Desperate to check if he was still in the room, I opened my eyes and the first thing I saw was the ceiling.

Before I could turn my face to the side, two peering faces hovered over me and I wore a pout on my lips in reaction.

"Good to see you looking like yourself, Ruby," Abby commented while Jake helped me sit up.

"Hmm." I ran my hands through my hair as I tried to stifle a loud yawn. "For how long was I asleep?"

"Dude, I have no idea. I am just glad you have got your