I wrapped my arms around his neck as he continued to carry me. We walked through the cold rain back to my apartment. He carried me up to my room. He set me into Lilly's arms on the couch. I was extremely cold and I was shivering like crazy. My eyes were closing, I was extremely tired. Something warm was put on me. My head was resting on Lilly's shoulder.
"She is really pale, check her forehead," I heard someone say.
A cold hand touched my forehead.
"She's burning," someone said.
I was lifted into arms again. Doors opened and closed. I was set down into something warm. It felt good on my cold skin. After a while, I stopped shivering. I heard sighs of relief. I opened my eyes and saw that I was in my bathtub, with all my clothes still on. Lilly and Jake were in the room with me. I looked at each of them and they smiled.
"How are you feeling?" asked Jake, as he came and sat down by the side of the tub.
"Better…listen, Jake, I'm sorry, this is my entire fault," I said.
He took my hand.
"No, Miles, it's my fault, I should have talked to you first about it," he said.
"No, it's my fault. I have been clingy lately since…since…my mom," Lilly said.
A tear rolled down her cheek. I stood up, got out of the tub, rapped a towel around myself and gave Lilly a hug.
"Lilly, no. It's not your fault at all," I said.
All of a sudden I felt extremely hot. I ran to the sink and splashed cold water on my face. Then my stomach felt funny.
"Miley, are you ok?" asked Jake.
I ran to the toilet and threw up. I'm not sure if it was morning sickness, or if I was just sick. Either way, I felt terrible.
"Get this poor girl some food!" Jake yelled.
Jake waited until I was done, then he picked me up. He carried me to the couch and laid me down. Lilly brought me some food, but I didn't touch it. Jake turned on the TV, and I fell asleep. When I woke up, it was still dark outside, so I thought I had only slept only about an hour. Instead of being on the couch, I was in bed. Jake was sleeping next to me. I kissed his cheek and looked around. Lilly was in a seeping bag on the floor. I turned so I was facing the window. Jake moved and put his arm around me. He must be awake.
"Jake?" I whispered.
"Miley? Oh good your awake. I was getting worried," Jake said.
"Jake, I'm scared," I said.
"About what?" Jake asked.
"About having a baby," I said.
I turned so I was facing him.
"Me too," he said.
Jake pulled me closer to him.
"You know I love you, right?" I asked.
"Always have, and you know I love you too," Jake said.
"How long was I asleep?" I asked.
"Oh, I don't know, about the whole day," he said.
I closed my eyes. I wanted to go back to sleep. My wedding was in 9 days, and I couldn't wait until then. I pulled myself closer to Jake.
"Is it me, or were you sick? Because you seem fine now, getting all close and personal," Jake said.
I laughed.
"I was sick, but I am fine now. When I'm with you, my whole world is fine," I said.
It was 100 true.
I absolutely adored this man.
