Sometimes we push away the ones we love.

[lauren.]

Quinn;
I quickly got up and made sure the door was locked. I ignored Gage's apologies as I took his face in my hands,"Oh my gosh, you're hurt,"I said studying it before taking him to the bathroom to clean him up.

[haileyjordan]

Gage,
My hands were shaking as I followed her into the bathroom. I had led her into danger, I screwed up. I was ashamed of myself. "I never meant to put you in danger Quinn," I said, shaking my head as I felt my breathing pick up. "They-they could've raped you," I said, my voice cracking.

[lauren.]

Quinn;
I got a wet wash clothe but couldn't do anything since he was shaking his head,"Gage,"I said stilling his head with my hands as I looked into his eyes,"I'm fine. Nothing happened. You saved me,"I said.

[haileyjordan]

Gage,
I looked at her, worry in my eyes. "I was still the one who even suggested leaving the house. None of this would've happened if I didn't bring it up. Oh fuck," I said in a sort of panic. I didn't want to be yelled at, and knowing that I had put their daughter in danger, I knew I was going to be in major trouble. "I'm sorry," I said one last time.

[lauren.]

Quinn;
I sighed softly and took his hands in mind to try and calm him down,"You shouldn't have to apologize because I was more than happy to go. But I accept your apology,"I said serious. I didn't like it when he got all panicky, it was scary.

[haileyjordan]

Gage,
I stared at her, looking down at our hands. I wasn't pulling away or freaking out. I felt safe with her. I instantly pulled her into my arms, holding her tightly in silence. I just wanted to protect her. I didn't want her to experience anything I had to.

[lauren.]

Quinn;
I tensed up a little but soon relaxed against him. I wrapped.my arms around his waist, resting my head against his chest. It felt...nice, I like this.

[haileyjordan]

Gage,
I held her for a few more minutes. "I think we should go to bed," I said quietly as I let go of her. "Before I face my punishment tomorrow, " I added with a faint smile. It scared me at how fast I was opening myself up to her. Was that a good thing?
X__________
Night!

[lauren.]

Quinn;
I gave a smile,"Alright,"I said as I quickly cleaned up the blood on his face, rinsing the clothe in the sink. I followed Gage back to our room, yawning.
---*
Aw night!

[haileyjordan]

Gage,
I went into our room and stripped of my outer clothes, being careful not to hit my now sensitive face. I felt like I had already gotten closer to her, but I knew there were still fights to come. I slid into my bed and pulled the cover up to my chest, resting my hands behind my head.

[lauren.]

Quinn;
"Close your eyes,"I told him as I picked my pajamas up. I glanced over at him to make sure. I quickly changed then slid into bed, pulling the cool covers around my body.

[haileyjordan]

Gage,
I smirked to myself, "Whatever you say," I said as I rubbed my less injured side of my face. "Goodnight Quinn," I told her softly. I was freaking myself out. I had never held anyone, never really had decent conversations with anyone. What was she doing to me?

[lauren.]

Quinn;
I smiled as I turned to face the wall, closing my eyes,"Goodnight Gage,"I said back as my mind already began drifting off to sleep.

[haileyjordan]

(Morning)
Gage,
It was about eight in the morning and I was tangled in my sheets, my arm hanging off the side of the bed. I had a light snore going as I rolled over, finding myself in the floor. I must have been completely out of it because I didn't even wake when I fell. Maybe I didn't want to wake up because I knew I had to face her parents and take the blame for both of our injured faces.

[lauren.]

Quinn;
I jumped awake gripping my sheets as I looked over at Gage. I didn't see him on his bed as I rubbed my eyes. Something caught my eye on the floor, still snoring. I began to giggle, it was funny how he didn't even wake up.