Opened Sores by Zarah Smith (uplifting books for women .TXT) 📖

steady breeze. Gavin and Alyssa laid there breathing in rhythm with each other. Alyssa's arm wrapped around Gavin's waist as she rested her head upon Gavin's chest. Gavin tied his arm around Alyssa protectively as he slept. The both of them had fell asleep in their spots after Alyssa explained everything to Gavin. At the time, Gavin couldn't Imagine why her parents would feel that way about a child, especially when that child was Alyssa.

Gavin slowly stirred in his spot as he caught the light beaming down in his eyes. He opened his eyes to see Alyssa still sound asleep. He reached into his side pocket with his free hand and pulled out his cell phone. He had 3 missed calls and 4 unread text messages. He figured that it was his parents probably concerned about him being out all night without telling them, or in this case, her. He looked at his screen and read 8:07 a.m. He was surprised that he was awake so early. Had Gavin been asleep in his bed, he'd probably be waking up around one p.m.

Gavin shuffled as he tried to push his phone into his pocket without waking Alyssa. It seemed that Alyssa was slowly waking too. He felt her move around as she mumbled a few words he couldn't quite make out. Gavin instantly stopped moving to hear nothing but Alyssa's breathing. A smile slowly formed across his face. Her breathing was so steady and soft, he could listen to her for the whole day if he had the chance.

Alyssa moved around and looked up at the blue sky. She struggled to remember how she got outside. She felt herself pressed against another body and knew it was Gavin that she was mushed to. She looked up and saw his ," smiling face. "Good Morning," she mumbled. "Morning love," Gavin smiled. Alyssa sat up and moved her hands through her hair straightening it out. Alyssa turned her head to get a better look at Gavin. He soon sat up as well. There was a hint of concern in his eyes but then she saw him get relaxed. She looked around and seen the blue lake around and the green leaves surrounding them. Had I really stayed here all night? She wondered. And with Gavin? She smiled softly at the thought. Yes, it had been an uncomfortable night but near the end of it, everything seemed to get better.

Gavin looked at Alyssa with love in his eyes, even though she had just woke up and had some serious bed head, she still looked like the most beautiful person he's ever laid eyes on. Alyssa looked at Gavin and he patted for her to come sit with him. She didn't argue, and went to go sit in his lap like he wanted. Without thinking, Gavin wrapped his arms around Alyssa's waist and tucked his head into the nape of her neck. Alyssa placed her hands on his making sure he wouldn't remove himself from that particular position. She felt protected, like no one was able to get to her. Gavin could feel Alyssa loosen up and felt a smile rise upon her face. The both of them barely said two words to each other but somehow knew what the other was saying.

Alyssa felt the warmth of Gavin's body being passed onto her. Here they were sitting with each other like they'd been dating for years. It was as if something just took over the booth of them. They stayed there silently in each others embrace. Alyssa turned her head and looked into Gavin's eyes. It was as if their eyes had said it all. Gavin leaned forward ready to press his lips against hers. Just as their mouths were about to touch, Alyssa's phone rang causing both of them to jump sending them both back into reality.

Alyssa flips open her cell phone and reads the first and only text message sent by her mother. It read, YOU BETTER HOME WHEN I GET BACK! Alyssa's facial expression changed and became a little worried. No doubt she had forgotten to go back home. She'd be in major trouble for NOT coming back.

"What's wrong?" Gavin asked.

"I-I shouldn't have stayed here. I"m-I'm suppose to be home. I'm gonna get in so much trouble....." She says getting up from Gavin's lap ready to leave. Gavin holds onto Alyssa's hand not ready to let her leave.

"How about you stay with me for the weekend?" Gavin asks with pleading eyes.

"I'm sorry, I can't. It'll probably get me into more trouble than I'm already in."

"You'll be fine. All of you guys could use a break." He pushes.

"I can't" She says softly. More than anything Alyssa wanted to go with him, but she's too afraid of her parents. Specifically her father.

Alyssa stares at Gavin's pleading eyes. It's like they were shouting at her, PLEASE ALYSSA, PLEASE STAY WITH ME!! Gavin stood up and faced Alyssa's already stiff body. "Please," He whispers. "Okay..." Gavin smiles and pulls Alyssa into a big hug. "Come on," Alyssa says grabbing his hand and leading him home.

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Alyssa walks up to her front door with Gavin slowly trudging behind her. He really should be going faster, Alyssa thought. She pulled out a key from her jean pocket and started to unlock the door. Alyssa stopped and let the key hang from the door. She spotted a yellow piece of paper with a note written on it. ALYSSA, WE'VE GONE AWAY FOR THE MONTH. WE NEED A BREAK AWAY FROM YOU! DON'T WORRY, WE MOST DEFINITELY WILL NOT MISS YOU! YOU BETTER BE HOME WHEN WE GET BACK! -MOM

"What happened?" Gavin asked as he approached Alyssa's side.

"Absolutely nothing," Alyssa muttered. She breathed a sigh of relief knowing that she was saved. A smile slowly crept across Alyssa's face.

"They're gone." She said just above a whisper.

"What do you mean?" Gavin asked with concern. Alyssa let out a small laugh.

"They left for the entire month! Freedom from a month!" She exclaimed Alyssa stared at the yellow paper in her hand and jumped up an down.

"That's great. I told you it'll be okay." Gavin smiled. Alyssa threw her arms over Gavins neck and hugged him tight. Gavin placed his arms around Alyssa's waist and smiled warmly. He felt a burst of excitement surge through his veins. Without Alyssa's parents there for a month, everything would be fine. He was happy for the month, he could already see it now.

"So I guess this means you don't have to come with me." Gavin says pulling away from Alyssa. "You could stay home."

"I could...." She started. " But I don't want to." She pauses for a moment thinking. These words weren't exactly suppose to come out of her mouth, it sorta just slipped. But she meant it, she didn't want to stay in her house, or at least not alone. "I still want to be with you." Alyssa said after clearing her throat. Gavin softly smiled, hearing Alyssa say those words made him happy. It kinda reminded him of one of those corny romance movies where the couple broke up and the girl is saying that she still wants to be with the guy.

"How about I stay with you here." Gavin suggest.

"That's fine, as long as you're by my side." Alyssa said.

"Good." Gavin pulled Alyssa into a warm hug.

"Come on, let's go inside." He says taking Alyssa's hand and pulling her inside the house.


When alls said and done

Alyssa slouched down onto her couch and clicked on the television. The screen was all black and had soft music coming from the speakers. She had Direct TV so there were multiple channel that looked exactly like this one but had different generes of music. Alyssa decided to lay back and relax while she waited for Gavin to come back from his home. He had to go tell his mom where he had been all night and that he was okay. She's been really paranoid ever since Gavin's father died years ago, which to Alyssa, was pretty much understanable. Gavin's mother was afraid that Gavin would soon leave her too. While Alyssa sat there, she flipped on her side and closed her eyes to fall asleep.

About half an hour later, Gavin made his way back to Alyssa's house. He thought about his mom the whole way while he was driving. It's been seven years since the death of his father and he only wished that some of that tension would slowly cease. Gavin had told his mom that for the next month he'd ne with Alyssa so he wouldn't be around all too much. He wasn't necessarily lying to her, actually now that he thought about it, he wasn't lying to her at all.

Gavin stepped out of his car and walked inside the house. He put his keys into his pocket and looked up searching for Alyssa. He spotted her sleeping peacefully on the sofa. He smiled at the sight; strands of her long black hair was tangled over her face and her body was cuddled up into a small ball. Gavin felt his stomach growl as he lifted up his arm to check the time on his silver Rolex watch, 4:58. Gavin walked over to the kitchen and looked around i the cabinets. He searched for all different spices and different types of food. He carefully studied the kitchen and where everything was. Within a matter of minutes, he was throwing things together to make a wonderful aroma that drifted through the house.

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Alyssa awoke to one of her favorite songs playing, You shook me all night long by ac/dc. She sat up and looked around. She seen a light that came from the kitchen. It was then that she smelt a pleasant smell tickle through her nose. She rose up from the couch and walked over to the kitchen. Alyssa peered over the counter top and saw Gavin working at the stove. She silently stood there watching him move,stir, and mix the ingredients inside the pan. "Mhhhm, smells good." She said with her eyes closed, slowly breathing in the smell. Gavin jumps a little and smiles.

"I know," He winks.

"Looks like someone doesn't know how to take a compliment." Alyssa smirked. Gavin laughs ignoring her comment.

"Does this mean you're not hungry?" He asks.

"Oh no, not at all. In fact, I'm starving." Alyssa's says licking her lips,

"Great."

"Well what did you make?" She ask, her curiosity radiating off of her body.

"Just your everyday rice with chicken. But better than average." He answers with another wink. Alyssa laughs, walking over and sitting down at the round glass table. Gavin walks over and places one of the two plates right in front of Alyssa. He takes a seat across from her and starts to eat. Alyssa takes a big forkful of food and puts it into her mouth.

"Holy smokes!" She exclaims, "This is amazing!" Gavin laughs showing his pearly white teeth. "Thanks."

"Where did you learn how to cook like that?" Alyssa questions.

"My parents. They both use to own a restaurant; they were great chefs." Gavin answered smiling at the memory of how excited his parents were when they first got the restaurant.

"Amazing" She smiled

Alyssa looked down and started to concentrate on the magnificent plate of food that was thoughtfully prepared for her. Gavin watched her for a moment and thought back a few years ago. He was only eleven when his parents owned the