Chapter 9

I wake up at 6am, on my own, wondering why my mom didn't wake me up before she went to work. I smell the air in my room, and it smells like someone has been in here. Specifically, it smells like Adam's scent. But why would he be in here? It makes no sense at all. I go to stretch and feel a pain in my ribs. I guess those aren't completely healed yet. Maybe I should think about staying home from school today so I can at least start my birthday injury-free.

I walk downstairs and find my parents in the kitchen drinking coffee. I look at them with a confused look. Might as well tell them about my suspicions. "Morning," I start as I pour a cup of coffee, "I had a really weird night last night. I woke up about an hour after going to bed last night after I thought I heard a few camera clicks. I took a sniff of the air in my room, and it even smelled like someone had been in my room while I was sleeping. The scent is slightly there now". My dad jumps up and runs to my room. My mom ju