Chapter 77

VAL

I get up, gather my scattered clothes, and put on my jeans. I overslept. I have to go back home.

"What are you doing?" he asks drowsily.

"I have to go back home."

"Now?"

"Yeah."

"Are you kidding? It's late."

"You can go back to sleep."

"You won't."

"I will."

"Why?"

"My..."

"Your?"

"Nothing." He's going to tease me again.

"Your father?"

"Don't be stupid." He gets up, letting the sheet slide off