Squib emerged from the shower and glanced at the clock. 9:00, still enough time for him and Cody to go out for breakfast before she had class. He was surprised, however, when he walked into the bedroom and saw Cody still fast asleep. She may not have had class that morning, but she was usually up rather early.
"Cody," he said softly, shaking her by the shoulder lightly, "we're going out for breakfast, remember?"
"Hmm?" Cody said drowsily as her head emerged from under the covers. Squib instantly noticed how pale she looked.
"You feeling okay?"
"What? Yeah, fine," she said, looking up at him through glassy eyes.
He put a hand to her forehead, "Cody, you're burning up."
"It's just a cold," she said, "we can still go out."
"I don't think so," he took a seat beside her.
"But I'm fine!"
"Cody, you're sick,"
"But I want to go out with you before you leave," she sounded disappointed.
"There will be other times to go out," he said, running his fingers through her hair, "I think you have the flu. You want something to eat?"
"No," Cody said dejectedly, realizing she wasn't going to win.
"Drink?"
She thought for a small moment, "Water, please."
"No problem," he smiled, placing a kiss on her forehead. He returned a few minutes later with a glass of water, and a bottle of Advil.
"Anything else?"
"No, I think I'm good,"
"Sure?"
"Yeah, thanks," she said. He had again taken a seat beside her on the bed, their fingers entwined. "You should go practice if we can't go out."
"I don't want to leave you if you're sick," he insisted.
"It's fine. You have a big match tomorrow! Plus, I'll probably just be sleeping anyways,"
"You positive?"
"Not that I don't adore you, but yes, go," she managed a small smile.
"Okay," he said, though he still seemed reluctant. He kissed her cheek and got up, but stopped and turned back when he felt a small tug on his hand, still holding hers.
"Wake me up before you leave, okay?" She asked him.
"Okay,"
"Promise?"
"Promise," he smiled.
Cody felt herself being wakened with a small tug to her shoulder. Opening her eyes slowly, she saw Squib kneeling beside the bed.
"Squib…what time is it?"
"Six. I gotta go," he told her. She let out a small moan.
"Okay…"
"Bye," he hugged her and she hugged back, "see you in two days." He leaned in to place a kiss on her lips, but she protested.
"You'll get sick!"
"That's fine, I don't care," he smiled, kissing her, "I love you," he whispered when they parted, his face only centimeters from hers.
"I love you too," she smiled, "see you soon." He placed one final kiss on her cheek and he was off.
The next morning, Cody awoke feeling much better. She was about to call Squib when she saw that there was a message on the machine.
"Hey, it's me. Just got in and I know you're not awake now, although if the phone woke you up I'm sorry," she could practically hear Squib's smirk, "Wanted this to be the first thing you hear tomorrow morning. Hope you're feeling better. I've got a match at 11:00, but call me before or after! Talk to you soon, I love you."
Cody smiled, picking up the phone. She glanced at her watch to ensure his match would be over, and then grabbed the piece of paper with his hotel and room number on it. Punching the numbers into the phone, she waited impatiently while it rang.
"Hey City Girl, feeling better?"
Cody smiled at the sound of his voice; the next two days were going to be long.
"Hi superstar, how was the match?"
Making my way downtown
Walking fast
Faces pass
And I'm home bound
Staring blankly ahead
Just making my way
Making a way
Through the crowd
And I need you
And I miss you
And now I wonder...
If I could fall
Into the sky
Do you think time
Would pass me by
'Cause you know I'd walk
A thousand miles
If I could
Just see you
Tonight
It's always times like these
When I think of you
And I wonder
If you ever
Think of me
'Cause everything's so wrong
And I don't belong
Living in your
Precious memories
'Cause I need you
And I miss you
And now I wonder...
If I could fall
Into the sky
Do you think time
Would pass me by
'Cause you know I'd walk
A thousand miles
If I could
Just see you
Tonight
And I, I
Don't want to let you know
I, I
Drown in your memory
I, I
Don't want to let this go
I, I
Don't...
Making my way downtown
Walking fast
Faces pass
And I'm home bound
Staring blankly ahead
Just making my way
Making a way
Through the crowd
And I still need you
And I still miss you
And now I wonder...
If I could fall
Into the sky
Do you think time
Would pass us by
'Cause you know I'd walk
A thousand miles
If I could
Just see you...
If I could fall
Into the sky
Do you think time
Would pass us by
'Cause you know I'd walk
A thousand miles
If I could
Just see you
If I could
Just hold you
Tonight
-Vanessa Carlton 'A Thousand Miles'
I wasn't even going to write today, but I needed a way to distract myself until 8:00! Hope you all liked it!
Torian Princess: Yes, I live in Canada. I don't think they get 15/Love in the States, unfortunately for them!