Chapter 15 Part 1

Charlie

Fully submerged in the tub, limbs gently floating in the warm water, relaxation takes over every inch of my body or so I thought. My mind begins to wander. Maxwell’s supposed jealousy and Dave’s need to insert himself back into a romantic position. It’s too much and just a bunch of stupidity if you ask me.

There’s not a doubt in my mind that Maxwell has this idea that coming here will bring us closer together, but part of me refuses to make him right. I’m not ready to admit that I think he’s attractive, caring, intelligent...Jesus I need to get a hold of myself. I’m not ready to lose whatever it is that I’d lose being with him, be it my beating heart or humanity. My head gently rests against the rim of the luxurious bathtub with heavy eyelids.

Quietness mixed with the lightweight warmth the bath gives me is a bad combination. I shoot up from under the water, gasping for air. I didn’t realize I actually fell asleep until I tried to breathe underwater. Water runs in thick trail