Free Revive Me by Charity Ferrell

took a deep breath and stayed in my seat for a few minutes to get my head together before going inside.

    I kicked a t-shirt lying on my bedroom floor and collapsed into my bed. I’d tried calling Daisy fives time, but it kept going straight to voicemail. She’d turned her phone off to avoid having to talk to me. Her promise was nothing but a lie. She’d never planned on coming over. I grabbed my phone from my nightstand and played with it in my hands before hitting the button to my call history. I waited a moment, going back and forth on whether or not this was a good idea. It probably wasn’t, but I took a deep breath and hit the name quickly.
    “You called,” the surprised voice greeted from the other end. Loud music blared in the background.
    “Is this a bad time?” I asked nervously. Maybe this was a sign that I shouldn’t be calling him.
    “No, hold on a sec,” he called over the music. “Let me just go somewhere quiet.” I heard shuffling as the sounds begin to fade until everything turned quiet. “Sorry ‘bout that, my boy’s band is playing at this gig tonight. You should come out.” I glanced over at my alarm clock.
    “It’s a little late.” I was still recovering from last night. There was no way I could put my body through that hell again so soon.
    “Curfew again?” he joked.
    “Yeah.”
    “But no other boys this time?”
    I wasn’t sure why, but I smiled widely at his question. “No other boys.”
    He whistled loudly. “Good, I wouldn’t want to have to fight anyone off my girl.” That smile grew wider. “I wish I could see that pretty face right now. What are you doing?”
    I settled back into my bed and moved around until I was situated comfortably under my blankets. “Laying in bed.”
    “And what are you wearing in bed?”
    Tingles spread through my body, and I fidgeted with the sleeves of my sweatshirt. “We are so not going there.”
    He laughed, and it sounded like he’d taken a hit from a cigarette. “Come on, babe, let’s have some fun. I know you’re bored over there.”
    I yawned. “Not happening.” I hadn’t even had sex yet, how in the world could I manage to do something over the phone I’d never done in real life?
    He laughed again. “Fine, have it your way. I’ll let it slide this time, but tomorrow night you’re letting me take you out.”
    “Like out on a date?” There was no way I was going out with him.
    “Yes, like out on a date.”
    “I’ll think about it.” I needed some extra time to create a good excuse. I knew Reese wouldn’t go for the whole I’ve got to wash my hair sixteen times.
    “If you stand me up, I’ll be calling you, and you’ll have to describe piece by piece what you’re wearing. Are you wearing pajamas? Or panties and a tank top? Or are you naked?” Warm sensations flooded my body. “Just answer me, baby.”
    “Goodnight, Reese,” I drew out slowly, fighting a smile.
    “Goodnight, beautiful. Have sweet and naughty dreams about me.” I could hear him laughing when I hit the end button and shook my head. I pulled out a drawer, snagged one of my sleeping pills, and swallowed it. I took the pill every night, but it would still take hours to kick in and take me away from my nightmares.

 
    Tessa
    “D amn babe, you clean up nice.” I walked out my front door to find Reese leaning against an old, burnt-orange, rusted four-door car. He tossed a cigarette on the ground before making his way up to me. A pair of cargo shorts hung low on his hips, and his hair was swept back in another ball cap.
    “Thanks,” I muttered, I’d managed to run a straightener through my hair and swiped some mascara on my eyelashes.
    He bit his lower lip, clasping his lip ring between his teeth. “You ready for a good-ass night?” he asked, wrapping his arms around my waist and pulling me into his chest. His lips smacked into the top of my head before grabbing the handle of the passenger door as it squeaked open. I got in and immediately the