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sleeve?”
    “Dad did. All the time.”
    “I’m sorry about your dad.”
    “It’s fine. I don’t want to talk about it.” Changing the subject. “You really think I’m beautiful?”
    “No. Remember? I think your gorgeous. Madison, you know we can’t be “that way.”
    “I know that. I’ll be leaving soon anyways so it doesn’t matter.” Saying now with sadness running through me. Surprised at the very thought of being sad to go.
    Looking down really fast he shifted toward the back end of the bed. Making me wonder why everyone was so uncomfortable when I mentioned leaving. “Gavin, did I say something wrong?”
    “No. You didn’t. Your perfect. Too Perfect. Well, I think I’ve embarrassed myself enough for one night so, I’ll be going to bed now. I hope your ankle feels better in the morning. I doubt you’ll be doing too much walking on it. I’ll just slip through the adjoining door if you don’t mind. I have pushed my luck on not waking the whole house up tonight.”
    “I don’t mind.”
    As he turned to walk away before I could think better of it I reached out and grabbed his arm. “Gavin?”
    “Yeah?”
    “Thank you. I don’t know what I would have done without you.”
    “Your strong Madison. Even stronger than you think. But, you’re welcome. Besides, I’ll pay you back when I’m grouchy tomorrow from not enough sleep.” He said with a smirk.
    “Well, how is that different from any other day?” I smiled sweetly.
    “Madison, you made a joke.” He said teasingly.
    “Well, goodnight babe.” Leaning over he quickly kissed me on the cheek and turned around leaving me with my hand on my face stunned.
    After he left I sat here thinking about how soft his lips were and it was making it very difficult to sleep. Difficult in the only thing that was between my bed and his was one measly door. How easy could it be to open that door and crawl up next to him in bed and have him hold me the rest of the night? Feeling so lonely and scared. Missing my dad so much that there isn’t any words to describe the utter despair I feel in my heart every day that I have to live without him.  Feeling completely abandoned by my mother forcing me to crave some sort of attention. With my mind racing and Gavin’s gorgeous face and physic flashing in my mind I drifted into a restless sleep.
    Over in the room next to her Gavin wasn’t fairing that much better. He kept thinking of how her skin felt against his. How her arms felt wrapped around him. How completely sexy she was in that barely there night gown. Trying to remember if he had ever felt that way when a girl touched him. He had a lot to compare with. But, her touch was so different. He thought completely unnerved at the possibilities. It doesn’t matter, he thought. I can’t get involved with her. Snapping his eyes shut forcing her image away from his mind he rolled over to stare at his clock that reminded him he needed to get to sleep fast.
    Morning came quickly and I was awake in an instant by a knock on the door.
    “Hey sweetie. Are you ready to get up? It’s a beautiful morning.” Aunt Julia sung happily.
    “Um yeah, I’ll be there in a second.” Looking out the window into total darkness wondering just where that beautiful morning was.
    “Okay. Take your time, and come down when your ready.” Leaving and shutting the door behind her while she hummed along. 
    Looking at the clock it was 5 a.m. and I wanted ever so badly to roll over and go back to sleep but knew I couldn’t. Feeling like I had went five rounds with Mike Tyson I swung my legs down on the floor and flinched from the pain that shot up my leg. It took me a while, but I did get dressed as quickly as I could manage.
    Limping down the stairs, I slowly walked into the kitchen and found Julia in front of the sink. Realizing that I hadn’t heard anyone stirring on the way down. “Where is everyone?”
    “The guys are already out in the barn. William woke up Gavin early this