jumps up and down Yes! I finally got another chapter up! Sorry for the wait I couldn't write because of school, but with Spring Break around the corner I can write! All right enough of this. I don't Slayers and it's wonderfulness. Yadda yadda on with it!

Troubles that come with Winter 4

"So that's the plan!" I stated to Gourry. After I finally got into some clothes, Gourry being out of the room of course, I told him we were getting the hell out of there. And as soon as possible I could tell you that! Although, at the beginning, I could Gourry wasn't that happy about my flawless mission. What? You don't think my plans are flawless? Nevermind, let's just move on...

"But Lina,you aren't completely better yet. Don't you think we should stay a little longer?" He just stared at me sternly with that fatherly look he gives me when I tend to "whine" when I steal his food as if it was a crime. And what does he mean I'm not better? I can walk straight and I-"Achoo!" Ugh..I think I hurt my head with that sneeze. Gourry then glared at me. "Dammit. Fine, we'll stay until I 'm better. Are you happy now?" I looked away. Then I suddenly felt like a huge weight was dropped on my shoulders. It was Gourry.

"Gourry," I sighed "You'll catch my cold if you keep hugging me you jellyfish!" I've never been hugged this much in my life in just one week. It was sort of like the hugs Amelia gave me but...different. I guess you could say I really liked it form Gourry.

"I don't care Lina. When you first passed out when we landed here, you really scared me." Great...he's making me flush again. Dammit! And I'm getting dizzy!

He then let go of me."Besides, I'm your protector and your friend, right? Isn't it alright for me to worry?" he said with a small smile. I returned but when I looked at him my face started flushing again. The floor then became very interesting. Then I noticed the floor started moving. Guess I'm more tired than I thought. I've been even more tired than usual. I wonder if Lamian put something in my "herbal bath" or maybe it was just the cold? Meh, the latter doesn't sound as right as the first choice.

Gourry got up and headed toward the door.But I had something on my mind that's been bothering since we'd arrived."Hey, Gourry." "Yeah, Lina?" Alright.."Why did you want to come here in the first place? I'm just curious,is all." My eyes shifted to the side. For some reason, it felt weird wanting to know the answer to that.

"Huh? Uh...well..." Is he flustered again! Ugh, he's been acting so strange lately. I can never understand his damn jellyfish complex sometimes! He sighed and could feel his eyes gaze toward me, so looked back. Geez, even standing a few inches from him makes me shiver.

"Lina, I-AHHH!" THUD! Wow...should've seen that coming. Sigh. Gourry had hit the floor after Miss Ihavetoruineverything busted into the room. Wonderful timing...

"Is everything alright in here! Ms. Lina? Mr. Gourry? Oh my goodness, where's Mr. Gourry!" she asked in a panicked state. You know, this whole time, I thought I was supposed to be the patient. Aren't I a fool. Sigh. She's lucky I didn't go up to her and slap her in the face. Good job, Lina! You've decided to be merciful...for now anyway.

"Everything's fine." I said waving a dismissive hand at her. Since Gourry was unconscious lump on the floor,he couldn't reassure her he was alright."But ,what happened to Mr. Gourry? I thought he was with- Oh no! Mr. Gourry are you alright!" She then started fanning him kept checking to see if he was okay."oh, I don't know," I said "when you smashed open the door, he just happened to be standing there so..." Honestly, she was stalking Gourry when I wasn't looking. That made me a little nervous. Not to mention she was getting on my nerves a little too much.

"Oh...um...well...heh...heh."Lamian then slowly exited the room still with her nervous laugh. Okay...Alright, so I have a heap of swordsman on the floor, a cold that's keeping me here for who knows how long, and a question still unanswered. Yeah, that sounds right. Well that's brilliant.

I walked over to Gourry and started poking at him so he'd wake up. He then started to open his eyes. "Morning, sunshine!" I said returning his phrase after I usually wake up from after passing out."Huh? What happened?" he shot up from his position nearly knocking me down."Calm down, Gourry. Everything's okay." I gave him a smile just so he'd be sure. He then looked me with that same stern face he had earlier."Lina, about that question you asked. I...I wanted to bring you here because I.."I wasn't sure at that moment, because my heart started beating so loud it was in my ears, but I think I heard his footsteps come towards me. Notto mention that my eyes moveddownward.

Gourry kept getting closer that before I knew it he was an inch from my face."I..." My body just moved on its own toward Gourry and then...

"Ahem. Am I interrupting something?" Do not TELL me that is who I think it is! "AHH!" Gourry and I simultaneously shouted. Standing there was none other than Lamian with more of that medicine she's had me take. She looked a little pissed. Actually, a little is just an understatement.

"Uhhh...n-no, you didn't, Lamian!" I sheepishly rubbed the back of my head. Gourry just stood there dumb struck." Okay then, I'll take this and I'll see you both later, okay?" Shoving them both out the room. Sigh. I guess the sooner we leave the quicker things get back to normal. Gourry and I fighting over food, kicking bandit ass, and just traveling together.

I walked over to my bed and just lied there staring at the ceiling. I still wanted to know why Gourry wanted to come here and why he was acting so weird. I keep thinking he just wanted to relax after everything we had been through. Or did he have ulterior motives? I can't believe that's the reason, but then again it would make sense to come here to have a romantic vacation with someone you...GAH! Dammit! This love stuff is complicated. My eyes slowly shut thinking about what more crazy things would happen when I woke up. Yeah, sleep is a good idea.

Stirring hours later, I hazily got off of my bed and walked to the window. I thought if opened it, I could wake up more. And I had to say the view wasn't too bad. The moon luminated with an exuberant glow even with the thousands of snowflakes that whisphed in the air.

I never realized it but I'm starving. I haven't in forever! Rushing out the door,although, I was still a little wobbly, I headed for the diner. Seeing no one in sight I took a seat and ordred as much as I wanted!"What's up?" I didn't bother looking up since I knew who it was. "Hey, Gourry." I tried saying between swallows. I even had to bat his hands away for picking at my food.

"Lina after you eat, do you want to go to the hot springs with me?" CLUNK. My utensils fell straight forthe floor. What did he mean by that! "G-Gourry,what did you say?" I kept playing the words in my head but they still made no sense. " I said do you want to go the hot springs with me since I'm heading that way and maybe it can help you recover more." he blinked innocently at me. Oh. I see he was just, once agian, looking out for me. Wait, why am i even dissappointed about it?

"Uh...sure." my stomach hurt all of a sudden so, I left my money on the table and left Gourry to pick at what I left on the plates.i kept thinking about what he said as I walked to my room. Sad thing is: I forgot my room number! I guess the smell of food led me straight for the diner. Damn. I walked around looking for it. This cold does not halp my sense of direction right now."So, where can I get them?" Huh? Who was that? I heard a voice from around the corner and it sounded faintly familiar. i walked to the end and saw it was Gourry and some guy talking in the hallway. I wonder what they're talking about?

"They sell them downstairs near the lobby." "Good, I can get Lina some! I hope they make feel a little better." He hopes what will make me feel better! Ugh the suspense is killing me. Wait, this 'it' is supposed to a suprise for me. i could feel all the blood rush up to my face like crazy. Great, now I know I getting something.But what?

"Thank you, sir!" Crap! He's coming this way! Why couldn't there be a spell to make you invisible! Okay, I'll just play it cool. Like I just went that way and didn't go that way. Yeah! Oh, like you can come up with something better!

Anyway, I just walked on getting closer to Gourry. What if he figures out that I heard him? Then again that's giving him too much credit. "Oh, h-hey,Gourry!" So much for playing it cool. My voice is shaking!

"Lina? I thought you were going to the hot springs?" So far so good..."Um...I kinda got lost on my way to my room to get my stuff." I rubbed the back head sheepishly. "Okay then. I'll help you then." he smiled at me and pulled my arm, making me blush a little. Whew...I guess he hasn't gotten it yet.

Once I was done getting my stuff. Gourry and I headed to the springs. I was about to head in but I had to ask Gourry something. "Gourry, what're-huh?" Where'd he go ?Uh...oh well. I'll ask later. I slowly got in letting the warmth of the bath consume me. I think I'll miss these springs, they aren't bad.

I looked up at the sky,thinking of everything. Especially that thing Gourry was going to give me. Maybe I'll just have to wait and see.

Ugh. Done with this chapter! Once again, sorry for the late update. I'm kinda just going on a whim with this.I hope I'm keeping Lina in character,since it's first-person. Anyway, I hoped you liked it and that you review! Most appreciated wink Later!