Time To Dance Chapter 6: Savin' Me, a flight 29 down fanfic

Ch. 6 Savin' Me

A/N: Yes, this is a songfic chapter! And yes, I am obsessed with this song!

Prison gates won't open up for me
On these hands and knees I'm crawlin'
Oh, I reach for you

Nathan headed out to find Daley the second he woke up. He asked Lex if he was going to take responsibility, but Lex refused.

"Well… wish me luck," Nathan murmured as he was about to leave. All the girls hugged him, and Jackson and Eric patted him on the back. Lex glared at him from the tent, his arms folded across his chest.

"Bye," Nathan called as he left into the dense jungle.

Well I'm terrified of these four walls
These iron bars can't hold my soul in
All I need is you

Daley stared out at the cliff. She had slept there last night, and her back was stiff. She hugged herself, her hoodie helped keep her warm. She was still furious at Lex.

It's not his business, honestly. Nathan treats me better than… well, both of ex's combined times ten. I meant that when I said it. He is amazing. Lex, why do you think I'm selling myself to a guy who's going to break up with me the minuet we get back? Sure, I understand that I never spend any time with Lex anymore, but… I love Nathan. I never want to leave his arms.

Daley hugged herself as a chill went through her body.

Maybe Lex is right… I mean, why hasn't Nathan found me yet?

DON'T THINK THAT WAY! I am very lost. So he's coming. I know he is.

The cold swept over her as the waves splashed against the base of the cliff. She shivered as the wind blew in her face and through her hair. It had been pulled back into a ponytail, but then Daley let it down.

Come soon, Nathan. I need you.

Come please I'm callin'
And oh I scream for you
Hurry I'm fallin', I'm fallin'

Nathan pushed his way through the dense, remote jungle.

I've got to find you, Daley. I need you.

Show me what it's like
To be the last one standing
And teach me wrong from right
And I'll show you what I can be
Say it for me
Say it to me
And I'll leave this life behind me
Say it if it's worth saving me

Daley threw some pebbles into the ocean, and watched them hit the waves churning below. A few hot tears leaked slowly from her eyes. It mush have been hours, where was Nathan? Was everything okay? Was something holding him back?

Heaven's gates won't open up for me
With these broken wings I'm fallin'
And all I see is you
These city walls ain't got no love for me
I'm on the ledge of the eighteenth story
And oh I scream for you
Come please I'm callin'
And all I need from you
Hurry I'm fallin', I'm fallin'

I've got to find her!

Nathan pushed through the jungle trying to get through the best he could. A twig bounced back and dug into his face, leaving a long, deep scrape on his cheek. Nathan raised a shaking hand to his face, and when he brought it back it was covered in blood.

Nathan clenched his teeth and continued.

Daley was now sitting on the edge of the cliff, the tears falling freely and fast.

Come soon, Nathan. I'm dying.
Hurry I'm fallin'

I've got to find her!
All I need is you
Come please I'm callin'
And oh, I scream for you
Hurry I'm fallin', I'm fallin'

Come soon, Nathan. I'm dying.
Show me what it's like
To be the last one standing
And teach me wrong from right
And I'll show you what I can be
Say it for me
Say it to me
And I'll leave this life behind me
Say it if it's worth saving me

Nathan realized that the forest was beginning to thin. I'm getting close!

The scrape was beginning to sting really badly. Nathan knew he had to clean it, but he had nothing. He kept walking.

Hurry I'm fallin'

Daley was standing up again, not crying anymore but it was obvious she had been. The day was almost over. She took a sip from her water bottle, and ate a bit of mango.

"Come soon, Nathan, I need you," she whispered out loud.

"I'm here," Daley whirled around and saw Nathan standing at the edge of the forest. She gasped, and ran into his open arms. She threw her arms around his neck, and gripped his shirt at the shoulders. Burying her face in his neck, tears were streaming out of her eyes.

Nathan held her close to him, held her tightly by the waist. He too, was crying.

Daley pulled her face out of his neck, and ran a hand over his scar.

"What happened?" her voice was shaking.

"Branch," Nathan murmured simply.

Nathan ran his hands through her hair, loosing himself in her brilliant blue eyes.

"Thank you for saving me!" Daley murmured. Nathan grinned and pulled her closer.

"I love you, Daley. I missed you so much. I've been looking for you for 2 days!"

"I'm sorry I ran away, Nathan. I love you too," Daley buried her face in his neck again, "so much."

Nathan lifted her face from his neck, and they gazed into each other's eyes again before leaning in to kiss.

It was a passionate kiss, leaving both minds spinning. They continued kissing until they were faint from lack of air.

Nathan ran his hand gently over Daley's hair, smoothing it.

"Come on," he murmured, reaching down to the back of Daley's knees to pick her up. She squealed loudly, and both laughed. Daley wrapped her arms tightly around Nathan's neck for support.

"Nathan," Daley began, "although I love you carrying me, I don't think we can make it home tonight. Are you geared up?"

"Yes. I don't have anything for my cut, though," Nathan sighed.

Daley smiled sympathetically as Nathan let her down reluctantly. Sharing a quick kiss, Daley looked in Nathan's back.

Mat to sleep on… 2 extra sweatshirts… 2 full water bottles… 2 bananas… a rag to bandage up a broken limb, so it won't help Nathan… a blanket.

"Okay, well it's getting dark," Daley set out the mat. Nathan pulled on one of the extra sweatshirts, as did Daley.

They each had a banana and sipped some water before snuggling together on the mat. Daley grabbed the blanket and threw it over them for extra warmth. They kissed once before starting to fall asleep.

"Nathan?" Daley said sleepily.

"Yeah?" Nathan murmured groggily.

"Never let me go," Daley yawned.

"I never want to, so I never will," Nathan murmured lovingly in her ear.

It was only then, at long last, in each other's loving arms, did they fall asleep.

(1,184 Words) Aww! I love this chapter.