Chapter 52. Beautiful Admiration

RAYNE'S POV

I woke up to a bright light shimmering on my face. When I opened my eyes, the light threatened to blind me. I sheltered them with my hands and then opened them again, slowly. The day was fully bright already and I couldn't help but wonder for how long I had slept. Stretching and yawning tiredly, my mind wandered around.

"I'll be back soon," at those words, I suddenly remembered Eric. Did he return at all last night? I sprang up from the bed and jumped down at once, hurrying downstairs. Badging into the kitchen I realized he wasn't there. Then I hurried back upstairs and knocked on his room. When I didn't get a reply, I opened the door and went in, but he still wasn't there. I hurried back up to my room to get my phone. Since we were always close, we barely spoke on the phone.

The moment I tore the door open, something caught my attention. It was Eric, he was lying on the couch by the side of the bed. Slowly, I started in his direction, careful not to wa