06 Heart Attack

Putting my defenses up 'cause I don't wanna fall in love. If I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart attack.

– Demi Lovato

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“Uh, that would be not easy,” William scratched his temple. “My room is upstairs. And, you see the steps?” He pointed at the narrow staircase.

Annaliese turned in the pointed direction. She pursed her lips and nodded, comprehending what trouble they would experience. Taking him upstairs might take forever. “So, what are we supposed to do now?”

“I guess I can sleep here on the couch. But what I really need to do now is get changed. It’s too dirty to sleep in.” William referred to his outfit where the right elbow was ripped. “Stephen and Saoirse’s bedroom is here so I’ll just use their bathroom while they’re away. I just need your help to bring me a set of comfortable clothes to sleep in.”

“Okay. I’ll just take anything? No preference?”

William shook his head. “No, no. Thanks,” he said.

Annaliese went upstairs and found the only room on the floor. She o