Chapter 2! Woo-hoo. Now, this isn't my best work at all. There's alot of dialogue, but I guess it's just a filler chapter. I'm not totally sure where I want to go with this story. Any ideas? Shoot them on over. Sorry, no lullabies in this chapter, but I'm planning on having the lullabies weaving in and out. So, without further ado:

Chapter 2

Disclaimer: It's not mine. I'm not as brilliant as Madeline L'Engle. In the least!

As the soft shafts of light trickled into her attic bedroom, Meg began to stir. She felt something warm next to her, and opened her eyes to the most wonderful sight. There was Calvin! He had stayed the night. She looked at him – his chestnut hair was glinting gold in the early morning sun. His face was relaxed and peaceful. He had a small smile on his lips, as if he had fallen asleep smiling and had had a good dream. Meg curled herself deeper into his side, and went back to sleep.

A few hours later, Meg began to stir again. This time, she realized just how late it was. She really didn't want to get out of bed. She wanted to stay warm and comfortable for her whole life. She decided that she had to wake Calvin eventually. Meg gently rubbed his arm until he slowly opened his eyes.

"Oh god Meg, is stayed the night. Do you think your parents saw? Do you think we'll be in trouble? Oh Meg, I'm so sorry!" Calvin said, his voice froggy in the early morning.

"Calvin, relax. Even if they did see us, I'm just going to tell them the truth. It's about time that they know that I'm old enough to make these decisions." Meg replied, resting her hand on his shoulder.

"All right," he said as his stomach rumbled. "Sorry, I'm a teenage boy. I need food."

Meg laughed. "Ok, let's go down stairs. But first, let's get you dressed." Meg found more clothes for Calvin – this time a pair of jeans and an old flannel shirt.

"You know, you look good in flannel," Meg teased.

Calvin's heart leapt when she said he looked good. "Thanks. You can blame it on your brothers."

"I don't think I should blame anyone if it makes you look good, don't you think?"

"Very true Meg, very true," answered Calvin. His stomach rumbled again, louder and more persistent this time.

"All right there old man, let's get you some breakfast." Meg chided.

"Who're you calling an old man? I'm only 17!"

"Well, I'm only 15, so that makes you an old man," laughed Meg.

The pair went down to the kitchen continuing to bicker over who was the "old man".

"Good morning Meg," said Mrs. Murry, snapping Meg out of her "Me and Calvin World".

"Good morning Mother. How are you this morning?"

"I'm fine. Why are you down so late? Are you feeling OK?" Mrs. Murry fussed.

"No mother, I'm fine, thank you. Just worn out from yesterday."

"All right dear. Now what would you like for breakfast?"'

"I guess some toast and eggs would be fine. But I'm sure that Calvin will want more."

"Oh Calvin! I didn't even see you there. How rude of me. What would you like this morning?"

"Oh, I guess I'll have what Meg is having, but is it possible I could have twice the amount she has? She does eat like a bird, and I'm a growing boy," he said with a smile.

"Of course," Mrs. Murry answered. Mr. Murry shook the newspaper impatiently from the table.

"Good morning father! How'd you sleep?" Meg asked, running to the table and kissing her father on the cheek.

"I slept well. And you?" Mr. Murry asked, eyeing Calvin.

"I slept better than I have in months," Meg said, sensing that the conversation was getting into a dangerous territory.

"Oh and why is that?"

"Well, to tell you the truth, it's because Calvin stayed over."

"Why? You know better." Mr. Murry said, sounding disappointed.

"But father, I needed him!"

"Why, Meg?"

"Well, Charles Wallace almost died, and I just wanted the support and the feeling that there was someone who would be there, living, breathing, caring. Someone I could turn to when times are tough. I needed it Father, can't you see that?" Meg said, looking over at Calvin.

"But Meg, that's why I and your mother are here. To give you that support."

"Father, I'm Fifteen. I can hardly slip into bed with you and cuddle like I used to."

"I suppose you're right. I just hate to see you grow up so quickly."

"I'm not growing up. I'm still your little girl. But now you just have to share me."

The father and daughter pair forgot about the other two people in the kitchen. They were so wrapped up in their conversation, that Meg didn't notice when Calvin came up behind her and put his arm around her waist, holding her close.

"Sir, may I say something?" Calvin said, joining the conversation for the first time.

"Yes,"

"Sir, I really like your daughter. I know my family isn't the best, but I'm different-"

"I know Calvin; you've proven yourself more than enough."

"Yes sir, but still, my past hasn't shadowed my ability to love or to care. I care about your entire family, and I can promise you that I will not harm your daughter. She means too much to me." Calvin tightened his grasp on her waist.

"Well, all right. We'll let you to your own digression, but if you take advantage of it, god help you." Mr. Murry said, retreating again behind the paper. Calvin smiled brightly at Meg who returned the grin.

"Hem," Mrs. Murry cleared her throat. "Breakfast is ready." She put two steaming plates in front of the two teenagers. "Calvin," she whispered. "I trust you with all my heart. Oh, and we knew that you two had been together last night. I saw you this morning."

Calvin blushed a deep scarlet.

"I'm sorry Mrs. Murry. If you don't want, it won't happen again."

"Calvin, don't say that!" Meg cried in his ear.

"I have to. I need them to trust me not only as Calvin, but as 'Calvin, our daughter's-"

"Calvin, don't be silly, after all you've done, sleeping in the same bed as Meg won't do any harm. Just don't get her pregnant." Mrs. Murry winked.

"Yes Ma'am."

"Oh, and Calvin," Mrs. Murry continued.

"Yes?"

"Do eat up. You are looking too thin."

Calvin smiled and thought so this is that it's like to be home.

I'm sorry if this was a bit boring. The nect chapter will have more interaction with the brothers. Should Calvin/Meg/Charles Wallace have to fight another Battle before A Swiftly Tilting Planet? Review please :) I need something to get me through finals! ~mangotango101