.::Learn To Fly::.
Chapter 11
The five arrived at Matt's house and Matt carried Tabitha inside before placing her on the couch. All four men looked down at her, not really sure that she was ok.
What are ya'll looking at? She asked as she lifted her head up for Matt to sit beneath her.
We just wanna make sure you're ok Tabs. You scared us all with the condition of that car. Matt said as he placed a hand on her head and began stroking her hair.
I'm ok you guys, I promise. I'm just so disappointed in myself. I should have been paying more attention. She said as she bit her lip.
What exactly happened? Jeff asked as he handed her a glass of water, along with three Tylenol to help her head.
She gratefully accepted them and swallowed them down before relaying what had happened to the group of men.
See that wasn't your fault. At least you weren't hurt badly. I have to say we were all pretty scared when we saw the condition of your car. Adam said as he stood up and walked over, kissing her on the cheek as the three of them left, leaving the two alone.
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Matt emerged from the shower later on the night and smiled as he walked into the bedroom. Tabitha had fallen asleep while he was in there and was laying with her arms curled around his pillow. He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw her asleep. It had been a rough afternoon, she had complained of her neck and head hurting, but was too stubborn to go have it checked out and he wanted to wring her beautiful neck. After arguing about it, he had gotten her to change out of her clothes from that afternoon and helped her take a shower, before putting her in one of his big shirts.
He pulled on a pair of pajama pants before making his way over and gently prying the pillow out of her grip. He laid down beside her and sighed in contentment as she snuggled closer to his warmth. Remembering the fear he felt when he and the others had seen her car, he wrapped his arms tighter around her. Matt couldn't remember ever being so scared in his life. At the moment he had realized she was ok, he also came to the realization how much he cared for her and how much his life revolved around them being together, not to mention the sacrifices he was willing to make for her.
Glancing at the clock, he realized they had been laying there for two hours and he needed to wake her up. Moving up a bit to sit with his head on his hand, he gently bent to where his lips were over her ear.
Tabitha, honey, you've gotta wake up for a minute. Tabitha. Matt talked softly as she stirred in her sleep.
She asked as her eyes opened and her voice came on scratchy.
I'm just making sure you're still her with me. He said as he pushed back a hair that had fallen out of her ponytail.
I'm still here. Can I have something to drink? She asked licking her lips.
Sure baby, what do you want? He asked as he started to get up.
Strawberry/Kiwi Twister please. She said smiling.
He laughed as he wretched himself from her arms and the covers they had become entangled in.
I am going to kill Jeff for getting you started on that stuff. I don't even drink it, yet I have a year's supply of it here for you two. He pouted as he walked down the stairs.
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Tabitha pulled herself up in the bed and groaned as her head throbbed with every movement. She couldn't believe how lucky was that Matt had been in town. She had never felt so loved and cared for. She frowned when she realized what a pain in the ass she had been earlier that day and wished that she could take back her actions.
Her attention was averted to the door as she saw Matt walk in carrying a glass of red Twister and a container of Tylenol. He smiled as he handed it to her and watched as she took the medicine and drank the drink down straight. He laughed at her enthusiasm.
I guess you really were thirsty. He said as he laid back down next to her.
You have no clue buddy, no clue. She said as she snuggled back up against his warm chest.
Thank you Matt. Tabitha whispered as he placed her head in the crook of his arm.
For what babe?
For putting up with me. I know I was a pain in the ass earlier and for that I'm sorry. I'm not even sure If I could have put up with me. Not only that though. Thank you so much for coming to get me earlier. I was so scared and upset and seeing you just made me feel so much better about the situation. She said as she burrowed deeper under the covers.
Tabitha, wild horses couldn't have kept me away from you. When I heard Jeff ask if you were ok, I was so scared because I heard the concern in his voice. Jeff hardly ever lets anyone hear that part of him If he displays it openly like that, then I know something's wrong. Adam had to drive because he was afraid I would have a wreck trying to get to you. Matt said as he trailed a hand up and down her arm.
I know you were scared and I am so sorry that I lost it on the phone. I've just been so stressed lately and this was definitely the last thing I needed. I was so worried that I had I hurt the other person in the car in front of me and then I saw the blood from my head and that scared me too. It was just a complete mess. She said as she replayed it all in her head.
It broke my heart to hear you lose it on the phone because then I knew that you were hurt and scared and I couldn't be there for you. That kills me Tabitha. If I know that you're in pain and you need me and I can't get there fast enough....that just kills me. I want to be here for you all the time and I am so glad that you called me and trusted me enough to take care of you. Matt said as he placed a soft kiss on her cheek.
Tabitha smiled a sweet smile and laughed a little.
What are you laughing at. I'm trying to be sweet here. You're really messing up my ability to impress you. Matt said with a mock stern look on his face.
You're beard tickled me. When is the last time you shaved? She asked as she ran her fingernails through the hair covering his chin and cheeks.
Matt rolled his eyes before giving her an evil smile. He pinned her down with her hands above her head and lowered his face to her neck before running his chin back and forth across her neck and upper chest. Doubling over in giggles, Tabitha pleaded uncle as she gasped for breath.
Matt laughed along with her and stopped after she asked him for the third time.
That's what I like about you Matthew. You can make me laugh even when I feel like I've been in a wreck and you always make me have fun. She said kissing his nose as he put his arms around her.
Tabs, my dear, I'm a bit confused. You should feel like you've been in a wreck because you have. He said before making them more comfortable.
Matt laughed as he pulled her closer, tucking his arm under her ribs and drifted off into a peaceful sleep, but not forgetting to wake himself up every few hours.