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than me. Admit it, Autumn. You just don’t want to hurt my feelings,” he said, looking down at the floor.
    â€œI AM NOT! I’M SAYING IT ’CAUSE IT’S TRUE, AND IF YOU DON’T BELIEVE ME, ASK ANYONE ELSE!” I whisper-yelled at him and briskly walked to my bed, avoiding Skylynn, Bailey, and Shaelyn’s pullout bed. Which was pretty hard because my back hurt like crap.
    I jumped into bed and pulled the covers over me, infuriated. I may be overreacting, but he doesn’t believe me when I’m telling the truth.
    Hayes
    â€œAutumn, talk to me, please?” I said, wrapping my arms around her waist. She turned to face the wall and gave me the silent treatment.
    I don’t get why she’s so mad. I just don’t believe I’m funnier than all of the guys, even Autumn, and it’s true, I’m not.
    â€œWhy are you so mad at me?” I asked her. I just want to know.
    â€œBecause, Hayes. Why would I lie to you about that? It may be my opinion, but I think you’re the funniest person I have ever met, and you don’t see it the way I do. I love you, Hayes, and I just want you to know that,” she answered, after turning toward me and looking me straight in the eye. I’m happy she believes in me, even when I don’t fully believe in myself.
    Right then and there, I kissed her passionately. “I love you, too. You’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me,” I said in all seriousness.
    â€œDitto to that, but now let’s go to sleep. We have a long day tomorrow— I get to go home! ” she said, and I could hear the joy and excitement in her voice.
    â€œI know, I’m so happy. We get to lie around, watch movies, and pig out on candy like the old times,” I said with a smile.
    â€œI love you, Hayes Benjamin Grier.”
    â€œI love you, Autumn Nicole Brown, always.”
    â€œAlways.”

Autumn
    I woke up to the birds chirping and sun shining through my window.
    No, just kidding, I woke up to monitors beeping and artificial light in my face. How great.
    â€œNow, she’s going to need to be on a strict schedule, and she’ll have to take these medications twice a day,” the doctor was telling Mrs. Grier.
    â€œOkay, thank you. And what do we do about school and sports? We really don’t want her to be missing out on activities and school; she’ll want to make new friends,” Elizabeth said.
    â€œBut, Mom, we’re her friends!” Nash exclaimed, while gesturing to everyone around the room.
    â€œI know, Nash, but she needs a friend—preferably a girl—her own age!” Elizabeth rolled her eyes. Nash shrank down in his chair while the rest of the guys chuckled under their breath.
    I groaned and rolled over to snuggle into the crook of Hayes’s neck.
    â€œWell, good morning, sunshine.” Carter chuckled.
    â€œGood morning.” I yawned.
    â€œGood morning, beautiful!” Hayes said, kissing me.
    â€œHayes, I haven’t brushed my teeth!” I whined. He just shrugged his shoulders and stuffed his face in my hair.
    â€œSo what do you want to do today when you get home, Aut?”
    â€œI have plans,” I said, looking up to the ceiling.
    â€œAnd what would those be?” Cameron asked.
    â€œSit on the couch and watch movies.” I looked over at him and smirked.
    â€œWhatever . . .” he trailed off while taking out his phone. I laughed and snuggled back into Hayes’s neck.
    Five Hours Later
    We are finally out of the hospital, after several grueling hours of testing and crap like that. My mom had to come up to the hospital to sign the papers for me to get out. She tried talking to me, but I plugged in my headphones and ignored her. I know I seem harsh, but I didn’t want to talk to her.
    She really hurt me, and I don’t want anything to do with either of my parents. I mean, I haven’t even talked to my dad since the