In Your Time novel Chapter 25

"I already told you what happened, dad," Braden jumped in. George finished listening to my heart and lungs before he put the stethoscope around his neck. He looked to his son with a small smirk.

"It's not an interrogation, Braden. I'm just checking her memory since she's had amnesia before," George explained.

"I don't really remember," I said hesitantly.

"Braden said you went into some rough waters at the party and got banged up against some rocks. Luckily there was no water residing in your lungs and they got you out in time, but still, your torso was probably already a little sensitive," George explained. I wanted to sigh in relief but I held it in. At least Braden covered for me.

"You'll have to stay here for at least a week for us to monitor your ribs and it's healing process. Braden, you seem anxious to stay. I'll call your mother and tell her to inform the school that you'll both be out for the rest of this week," George said before he left the room.

"What day is it?" I asked Braden.

"Wednesday. Although it wouldn't be the first time you've jumped through time," he joked. I caught myself rolling my eyes.

"Did that speed up because you were scared or excited?" He asked. I felt my cheeks heat in embarrassment.

"How could you say that so bluntly?" I stuttered as he laughed. I winced as the pain started again.

"Okay, okay. I'll sit quietly for now and just watch over you. Talking puts you in pain, so I won't make you answer... for now," he smirked. In truth, I liked him too, but there were so many other factors to consider. How much would it change the future if I gave in to my own feelings? Even if we did start dating, what would happen if I got pulled back? Would he remember me? Would I remember him? If we just so happened to meet in the future, what would happen then?