Past My Bedtime Novels & Stories

But as I go to climb over Phoenix, he grabs onto my arm and opens one eye to look at me. “Go back to sleep, Princess.” “I have to pee,” I say. “Besides, it’s after nine o’clock. I couldn’t go back to sleep if I tried.” “Oh no,” I hear Puma mumble. “She’s a morning person.” I grin. “You’re just now figuring this out? I can’t believe I slept so late. I must’ve been exhausted.” Yesterday was a long day—a long night. Was is just yesterday that I met my mates’ families? Just yesterday that…

*** TYSON At around 11:30 in the evening, my phone rang. I grumbled, turning over. My mom. My parents constantly kept forgetting that I was four hours ahead of them. Still affected by all the wolfsbane being fed into my body daily, my bedtime had become quite early in the past week. I had passed out probably around six or seven. I rolled over and took the call. She realized her mistake as soon as I answered and only kept me on the phone for a few minutes before hanging up. My stomach grumbled. I'd totally missed dinner. I decided to go downstairs and scavenge for leftovers.

As soon as the game was over, Bates was on his feet. "I think I'm gunna head home, boys and girls," he said, stretching. "I've endured a trauma tonight that has left me needing some rest." Luca just shook his head as he stood up, Blaine following suit with a wide yawn. We followed each other upstairs to the living room. "It is way past my bedtime," I said looking at the clock and noticing it was nearly midnight. "You're an old woman," Bates told me, walking towards the front door.

My father is right! I grabbed my i-phone and turned it off. It was ten o'clock. Perfect! That's my bed time. Well me, I count half past ten as late. What can I say? It's also a school night. I need all the beauty sleep that I can get. I stifled a yawn and went to get ready for bed. I checked my curtains, making sure that they were closed before I stripped into my pajamas. I wouldn't want Max to see me naked, right? Of course not!

Eryis turns her back to me on the bed and I can’t help but chuckle at her action. The little patootie is so tired that she just had to dismiss me when I talked too much. “Goodnight, my love.” I pat the girl’s hair gently before leaving the room. When I reach my own room and check the time, I find it’s a little past 8pm. And the first place I go to sit is my vanity, my laptop sitting on the desk and staring right at me. After lingering and playing around with the mouse, I finally click on the video I stole from Zeath. Even then and now, watching it will always remain a horror to me.

Sleep was seldom elusive for Ash. The comforting presence of Julie, nestled beside him each night, typically lulled him into a peaceful slumber. Tonight, however, was an exception. The clock had struck eleven, and sleep remained a distant dream, an anomaly in his otherwise predictable routine. Ash, being a mature man, was naturally attuned to Julie's actions, especially when they deviated from the norm. Her recent indulgence in animated adult content, and her unabashed sharing of the details, had certainly been out of the ordinary. The fact that she had chosen to share this just before bedtime had left him feeling somewhat unsettled. It would have been strange if he hadn't reacted at all.

I decided to send him a text. Jake, I need time, please give me that? I am going to bed, and I wanted to say goodnight. I am sorry I ended our last call abruptly. Goodnight X I sent it and then put my phone on silent. I was that used to texting him goodnight these days. I couldn’t help but do it tonight. It wasn’t late, but the best place for me is my bed right now. Tomorrow is a new day, right?

Six says and hugs them both and they wish her a happy birthday again and head out. As the night goes on, people begin to head out and some people crash here. When it’s almost 2am, we decide to call it a night and Six and I head up to my room. We brush our teeth and get ready for bed and then she climbs on the bed, lying down on the far side. “So,” I say, opening the drawer of my night stand, “I got you something.” She sits up and crosses her legs under her and says, “Really?”

X L: lucky, got them both down at the same time. How long have they been sleeping? X P: Only about 20 minutes, so still got a little while yet. They will either wake up themselves, or I’ll go do it in an hour or so x L: Yeah, don’t want them sleeping too long or they won’t settle for you tonight! X As I typed out the message and sent it, a pang of sadness hit me; L: I wish I was there for bedtime. Tucking them in, reading them stories, wishing them sweet dreams.. I hate being away from you all :( x

It’s not good to focus on the past. The short walk home was uneventful, and eventually I find myself in the kitchen wiping down every surface, regardless of if it needs it. After the kitchen is done, I deep clean the bathroom, the bedroom, and the living room. Once everything is completely spotless, I’m finally exhausted enough to fall right asleep. I change into a set of pajamas and crawl under the covers of my queen size bed. As I drift off, some dumb, small, part of me is hoping that tomorrow won’t be so bad. Maybe I’ll make a friend. Maybe something will change. I’m hoping for any kind of change at this point.