*Trigger warning: This chapter deals with self-harm*I took the car out of the garage and sped toward the hospital. I didn't have the chance to say anything else to Rose. My mind was going blank, my heart was racing. I felt like crying.

It has been a month since I left the Laverne resident. The school started already so I was busy finishing research papers and exams. I visited my dad every day but he was still unresponsive. The doctor talked to me about deciding to take him off of the life support but it was too soon for me to give up.Mr. Laverne kept in touch and offered his help continuously but I refused. There was nothing he could do to bring my dad back at this point. It was hopeless. My mind was constantly occupied by school works and my dad.

Rose's P. O. V.The anger I felt against him quickly disappeared as he hovered over me with that achingly beautiful smile on his face. I missed that smile and I missed those dimples. More than I cared to admit.His skin felt hot against mine. It was burning as if he had a fever. I gripped his ba

I have a secret. A secret that will make Rose very angry. So angry that she might try to strangle me in my sleep. But only if she finds out.I saw Annie in secret. No, I wasn't cheating on Rose. It wasn't like that. I don't love Annie anymore. In fact, I don't think I've ever loved her. She was just someone I wanted to be with because I was alone.

I didn't know what Rose was planning. I haven't seen her for almost a week after that day and it was driving me crazy. Whenever I called and texted her she'd give me some type of vague answer.After that week, I heard the front door open. Rose stepped inside the house and grinned when she saw me relaxing on the couch. I jumped up when I saw her.