uncovered.

hopeful.

Dee's POV

Weird. No, beyond weird. It's like his disappearance made everything suddenly okay. I honestly miss him. I never thought I would. But I do. A lot.

When I get home, I plug my phone in and text Trent.

d: just got home
t: okay babygirl
d: are you okay?
t: im fine, relax. nothings going to happen to me
d: i hope not
t: i promise, love you
d: you too

I don't know what to do or how to feel. I love him, but I can't stand him. I'm happy he's home, but I don't wanna talk to him. I want to be back with him, but I don't want to tie myself back down.

I put my phone down and try to go to sleep.

the next morning

As soon as I wake up, I immediately check my phone to see if there's a text from Trent. He has to be okay. I'm worried those people will find him again. Nothing. No text, no calls. I guess thats a good thing. I check the time, 11:14 , hm okay. I decide to lay there on my phone for a bit.

About half an hour later, my mom comes in my room, "Hey, hun. Were you planning on going to the hospital today? I can take you up there if you want." I half smile at her and let out a small chuckle, "Ma I thought you didn't even like Trent? But sure, yeah I'll go." She laughs, "I didn't, until I saw how happy he made you. If you like him, I like him." My smile turns into a full one, "Thanks mom, lemme just take a shower and I'll let you know when I'm ready."

We head to the hospital an hour later, I pull out my phone to text Trent.

d: omw

My phone buzzes almost instantly

t: good, im lonely 😉

I roll my eyes and look out of the window until we get there. When we pull in, I try not to show my anxiety about seeing him again. "Thanks, Ma. Call you later." She nods and I walk into the hospital, getting closer to his room with each step.

I knock lightly and turn the doorknob slowly. As soon as we make eye contact, we both smile. He motions for me to come sit by him on the bed. "Are you sure?" I ask, cautiously. He chuckles and nods. I sit on the bed, looking at my phone. "You came to see me, but you're on your phone?" he says dramatically. I roll my eyes at his comment and lock my phone, "Nope, you're right. You have all of my attention." He slightly bites his lip, "Good, that's how I like it." I look at him in disgust, "Gross." He smirks and begins playing with my hands, "You like it, no you love it actually." I furrow my eyebrows, "I do?" He laughs, " I miss you a lot, babygirl." I look at him, " You do?" He nods, "Yeah, you were my happy place. And I meant to tell you about the Darian thing but that would've brought negativity that we didn't need." I nod in understanding, "Yeah I get it. I miss you too. I just don't know where to pick back up." He smiles, "We can take our time, anything to have my baby back." I look back down to my phone. "Come lay with meeeee. I want your attention," Trent whines. I look at him, "You're such a baby." He smiles and I move to lay next to him. "Yeah but I'm your baby," he says proudly. "Mmhm," I respond. He changes his tone to a more serious one, "Babe, look at me." I look up, "Hmm?" He slightly smirks, "I love you." I chuckle, "I love you too, T."

He slowly leans down and before I know it, I get a feeling I never thought I'd have again, his lips on mine. I begin to deepen the kiss, but then I pull away, "So much for taking it slow." He chuckles and pulls me closer.