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thickness of his presence bearing down on her, making it hard to breath.
    She wanted to wake up.  She wanted to wake up now.  But just as in all of her nightmares she couldn’t will her eyes to open and end this.  Because she never had any control over what she did here. She just wanted it to be over, so she sat on the floor and curled in on herself, waiting. 
    “Wake up” a voice called to her.  It was so quiet that she thought she imagined it.  It whispered in her ear, the warmth of breath on her neck.  “Wake up” it said again. 
    Suddenly, Emily sat up in her bed, the morning light slanting through her window. What the hell was that? Her sheets were damp with sweat and her heart continued to beat as if it were going to fly out of her chest. She had to struggle to control her breathing. “Calm down Emily, just calm down.” She muttered to herself. Just then her alarm went off. Well that was good timing, she thought.
    She jumped out of bed, wanting to put some distance between herself and the dream. It had been so real. They were all like that, but there was something really different about this one. He was what was different. The man, or boy, or whatever he was. Emily could still feel his undeniable presence like a searing heat on her skin.
    Emily shook her head and caught a glimpse of her reflection in the mirror as she passed it. “Ugg!” She moaned. Black circles of exhaustion ringed her eyes and she was looking more and more haggard. Something had to give and give soon. The glass that was her fragile hold on her life and sanity was about to break.
    School was long and torturous that day and it felt like it would never end. It became worse when she accidentally ran into Liz Clindenst as she rummaged through her book bag while walking down the hallway. Emily had just pulled a book out of her bag when she walked squarely into Liz’s back, causing the other girl to drop a handful of papers she was holding.
    Emily closed her eyes and groaned inwardly. Great. This was going to be a pleasant exchange, Emily thought to herself as she looked into the face of a very furious Liz. “You freaking idiot! You are such a spaz Emily! Go crawl back under the rock with your alchey mother.”
    Emily clenched her fists, imagining Liz’s head separating from her body. Deep breaths. Deep, calming breaths. Emily chanted to herself. “What, are you deaf, dumb and mute now too?” Liz taunted her. Emily opened her mouth, not sure what was about to come out of her mouth when she was magically saved from either getting herself suspended or looking like more of an idiot than she already did.
    “Don’t you need to go throw up your lunch or something Liz?” Sasha appeared beside Emily and waved her hand in Liz’s direction. Liz’s face turned a molten red and Emily imagined smoke billowing from her ears. “Well if it isn't Emily’s body guard. Can’t talk for yourself so you have this oaf do it for you.” Liz smirked at Sasha and turned around and sashayed down the hallway.
    “God, what a witch.” Sasha commented as Liz disappeared into the throngs of people. Emily let out a deep breath. “Thanks Sash. I think I would have gotten into a lot of trouble if you hadn’t shown up. ” Emily pushed her hair out of her face with a shaky hand.
    “Ahh. You can’t let twits like Liz Clindinst get to you. Where will she be in ten years? More than likely bloated with three kids and missing teeth. Whereas you my darling will be a world famous photographer and you can spit in her general direction.” Sasha looped her arm through Emily’s and propelled her towards the cafeteria for lunch.
    “I just don’t get why she hates me so much. What have I ever done to her?” Emily muttered. She was feeling way too shaky and she hated it. Her emotions were so volatile lately. Another super side effect of sleep deprivation.
    “She hates you because you threaten her. You don’t drink the Liz Clinedinst Kool Aid and that drives her