Time for an update. This is just really a filler. I had a little case of writer's block and just decided that this would be cute. Just more Iggy and Elisabeth stuff. Jeb's coming back too. Well, here you go.
The rest of the flock was downstairs while Elisabeth and Iggy were doing geometry homework. They were sitting in Iggy's room on his bed. They had just finished band practice, so as soon as they got home, Max had made them go upstairs and get started, while everyone else was playing cards.
They didn't mind though. They were happy to get away from everyone, especially Nudge and Ella. Every time they saw the two of them together, they'd giggle and go, "Awww".
Elisabeth looked over at Iggy and smiled. He was tapping his pencil on his book, his face screwed up in concentration. He sighed, turned in her direction, and said, "Elisabeth, if you weren't super smart, would you understand how to do geometric proofs?"
She thought for a second and replied, "No, I don't think I would."
They both burst into laughter. Eventually, Iggy calmed down and said, "I didn't think so."
They continued their homework, Elisabeth reading out the problems to Iggy. They were just too easy for her, but she knew she had to work them out anyway. She also had to get a few wrong, otherwise, they'd probably put her in some advanced class and then Iggy would be alone.
"Elisabeth, I think I'm finished, but can you check this last problem for me?" Iggy asked, handing her his paper.
She glanced at it, looking at Iggy's handwriting. It was very neat for a blind guy, or any guy really. The problem was right, so she told him so.
"Yes!" he said, pumping his fist in the air. "I have conquered geometry!" He slammed his book shut and stuffed it in his backpack. Then, he yawned and stretched out on the bed next to Elisabeth, putting his head in her lap.
"How am I supposed to finish my work, when you're laying there?" she asked, chuckling softly.
"That's the point. You work too hard. You need to learn how to relax." he said, with a twinkle in his sightless eyes.
"Iggy…"
"Shh. You can do that later. Just lay down, I'll get up." He sat up and patted the side of his leg. "Lay down." he instructed.
She sighed, closed her book, and laid down, resting her head on his knee. She stared up at him and smirked. "Better?" she asked, laughing.
"Yeah." he said. He bent down and kissed her forehead.
She looked back up at him and asked, "What was that for?"
"Because." He placed his hand on her forehead and smiled. "You're blushing. I can tell. You're turning really red. You're like a tomato." He snickered.
"Yeah, well that's your fault."
"I know."
Everything was quiet. That was a bit unusual. A second ago, you could hear laughing and talking downstairs.
Elisabeth was about to say something to Iggy, when he bent his head down, and kissed her on the lips this time.
It was a quick, gentle kiss, not lasting more than five seconds, but the way he did it made it seem longer, as if the whole world had stopped in those five seconds.
She closed her eyes and smiled. Iggy's finger brushed her mouth.
"What're you smiling about?" he asked, smiling himself.
"What'd you think I'm smiling about? This is just really nice, you know? I like being with you, not doing anything. I like you kissing me like that. You know, all gentle and it's kind of sweet."
"You mean like this?" he asked, kissing her again.
It was still gentle, but it wasn't as short. Then, he kissed her again. Still gentle, but more…passionate. Not like the kind of awkward first kiss or even like the kind of kiss you get, when you're in that mushy puppy love.
This was a real kiss. The kind you get or give when you're seriously in love; when you know it's for real. She didn't think such a kiss existed, but yet here she was, with Iggy, receiving that kiss.
He let go of her lips, but she wasn't ready to stop. This time, she kissed him in that passionate way, but still gently. She felt her lips part, but before anything could happen, someone giggled inside her head.
Angel.
She stopped kissing Iggy and sat up.
"Angel." she said, so he wouldn't think she had wanted to stop.
Sorry Elisabeth. Angel giggled.
Well, what did you want?
Were you and Iggy just about to-
Angel!
Fine. Sorry. Jeb's here. Max wants you guys downstairs, so I said I'd get you. So, were you really going to-
Stop it! No, I wasn't about to do anything!
Uh huh, sure. I know better.
Ugh. Tell Max we're coming. Oh, and if you tell anyone about this, Angel-
I know, I know. Dead and buried.
Right.
Iggy shook his head. "What is it?"
"They want us downstairs. Jeb's here."
"Ok, but why'd you blush all of a sudden."
"Angel-"
"Oh, she read your thoughts huh?"
"She spied on us."
"Did she see everything?"
"I think so, and since she can read minds, she got more out of us than Max would have if she looked through the window or something."
"And that is one of the bad things about having a six year old mind reader in the house; she knows what you want to do before you do."
"Yeah. Well, come on. We had better get downstairs. We don't want them to think anything's going on up here."
"Yeah." he said, getting up and running his hand through his strawberry blonde hair. He yawned and opened the door.
"After you m'lady." he said, bowing.
She laughed, curtsied, and said, "Why thank you kind sir."
She started to walk downstairs, but Iggy said, "And just what does the lady think she is doing?"
"Walking down the stairs."
"Oh no you're not. I'll carry you."
"You'll what?"
As an answer, Iggy scooped her up in his arms, bride style. "I'll carry you." he said smiling.
"Are you sure you should be? I mean, what if you trip?"
"Do you trust me or not?"
"Alright. You may proceed." she said, in a British accent.
He laughed and said, "That was pretty good. You could teach Gaz a thing or two."
"What are you guys doing?" Max shouted from the living room.
"We're coming!" Iggy shouted back and then he carried Elisabeth down the stairs, humming 'Here Comes the Bride'. Elisabeth giggled.
When they got downstairs and into the living room, they were met by staring faces. Everyone was looking at them like they were crazy.
Iggy sat Elisabeth down on the couch and then sat right down next to her. He really didn't care what they thought anymore. He was in love and he was happy.
"Umm…so, Jeb, what did you want to talk to the flock about?" Dr. Martinez asked, trying to fill the awkward silence.
"Huh? Oh, right. Well, I just came by to check up on them. After you called me and told me Elisabeth had almost been kidnapped, I thought I had better come and check up on everyone." Jeb said, flustered.
"Well, everyone's fine. Except for what happened on Thursday, nothing has been going on. We haven't seen anyone suspicious or anything." Max said when she had recovered from that slight shock.
"Yep, nothing's been happening." Nudge said. She was in one of her moods. "I just met a really nice guy at school, Ella got asked out by a guy, we've made new friends, Iggy and Elisabeth found out they liked each other, oh and Fang's creative writing teacher turned out to be a whitecoat up at the School in New Jersey named Dr. Charlotte Mullins who knows Elisabeth. Hey, are Iggy and Elisabeth technically dating 'cause, I mean, they never go anywhere together like on a date, so does that still count as da-"
"Wait," Jeb said, interrupting Nudge, "Dr. Mullins. I heard that she died. Are you sure that's who she is?"
"Yeah. I should know. I know it's her." Elisabeth said.
"Yeah Jeb. I checked her out and everything. Elisabeth's right. It is her." Angel said.
"Yes well, it was probably just a rumor." Jeb said, shaking his head.
"Well, is that all you wanted?" Max asked, raising her eyebrows suspiciously.
"No, actually, I wanted to know what exactly happened that day Elisabeth almost got kidnapped."
"We were just walking home with Angel from school." Iggy said. "Angel told me a silver truck was following us and we ran to the woods. A couple of Flyboys attacked us. They said they wanted Elisabeth and told us to give her to them. We refused and fought them. One nearly killed me, but Elisabeth used her new ability and they short-circuited. Then she passed out. That was it." Iggy finished.
"New ability?" Jeb asked.
"Yeah." Angel said. "If she screams really loud she can short circuit…I guess anything electronic."
"Well, that's a new one." Jeb said standing up.
"So, that all?" Max asked again.
"For now." Jeb said. He walked out of the living room and a few seconds later, they heard the door shut.
Everyone was silent, until Nudge said, "Hey Iggy? Are you and Elisabeth going to get married? Can I be in the wedding? Oh, Elisabeth would be so pretty in a white dress. You have to let me plan the whole thing." Nudge was on a roll.
Elisabeth sighed. That was the last thing she needed; Nudge planning her wedding.
Iggy, who knew she was irritated, leaned over and whispered in her ear, "Don't worry, when we get married, we'll tie her up 'till the whole thing's over."
That made Elisabeth laugh silently. "Thanks." she whispered back.
Max rolled her eyes and said, "Nudge, they aren't getting married. Now go on upstairs. It's time for you to get to sleep."
Max ushered the little kids upstairs. Then, she turned to Iggy and Elisabeth. "See, now she'll never shut up about you two getting married. Why do you do this to me? Haven't I suffered enough?" she asked, pointing to her wings.
"Just do me a favor." Total said. "When you guys do get married, make sure you have plenty of buffalo wings at the reception. I love buffalo wings."
Max rolled her eyes again and Elisabeth said, "We aren't getting married anytime soon Total. And besides, you know what happens when you have buffalo wings; you smell worse than the Gasman."
This caused everyone to laugh.
"Just, don't get Nudge started." Fang said. "No more carrying her downstairs, at least, not when anyone's around."
"I was going for general shock." Iggy said laughing.
"Yeah, well you succeeded."
Elisabeth yawned and said, "Well, I'm going to bed. Night Iggy."
"Night." he said kissing her on the forehead.
She walked upstairs, followed by Max.
"Well, come on Ig. Let's get upstairs." Fang said.
"Yeah." Iggy said, yawning.
How did I get so lucky? He thought.
She's wondering the same thing Iggy.
Night Angel.
Night.
Ok, like I said that was just a filler. I hadn't expected it to be this long though. I thought it was really cute. Well, keep reading and reviewing and check out my poll. If you have any ideas let me know. Peace out.