Chapter 10
Rescue Me
A/N: Oh my freaking god! Sorry to those of you who are sensitive to saying the Lord's name in vain. But thank you guys sooooo much!! I actually have more than 2 reviewers now! Hecks yes! * Does a little happy dance* Sorry bout that, I had coffee this morning. *cheesy grin* I'm also excited because after this chapter I'm starting Bill's Fanfic! Yay! * Continues happy dance* Okay, on to the story!
Laurie looked at Tom," Truth or dare?"
Tom looked back at her fearlessly." Dare."
Laurie smiled wickedly, she was going to enjoy this so much. " Okay, I dare you to...." She coudn't contain her mischievious smile" to go lick Bill's face."
She laughed at Tom's face, " He's my brother! And he's got makeup on! Chicken!"
" There's no chicken, remember? You made sure of that!" She started to giggle madly.
Tom looked like he was just about ready to kick himself. He huffed." Fine."
She watched as he walked around the kitchen counter into the living room. He shuddered as he walked to the sleeping, unsuspecting Bill. She burst out laughing when Tom went running past her to the sink. He proceeded to wash out his mouth throughly. He walked up to her, water on his chin. She was still laughing when she reached up on her tip toes, wiping the excess water off his chin. Her breath froze in her throat when she looked into his honey colored eyes.
" My turn. And payback's a bitch."
Laurie gulped, and backed away from him. He followed her. When her back hit the counter, she knew she had nowhere else to go. He leaned in closer, placing his hands on either side of her. She could smell the cologne he was wearing, and it was driving her crazy.
" Truth or dare, Laurie?"
What the hell, she could be a chicken this one time, couldn't she? " Truth!"
He smirked, then leaned in closer, if that was even possible. " Okay, vhat's one thing dat nobody knows about you, not even Nathaniel?"
She smirked, feeling more confident. She placed her hands on his firm chest, then pushed him back. She hopped up on the counter. " Nathaniel knows everything about me, so that question is invalid."
Tom pouted, a thoughtful look coming across his handsome face. He opened his mouth to speak, but the dinging of the stove timer interupted him.
" Pizza's done!" She walked past him, grabbed some oven mitts, then pulled the piping hot pizza out of the stove. She grabbed a knife, then procceded to cut the pizza in half. She took half for herself then left the other half for Tom. He looked at her astonishment.
" You're taking all that for yourself?!"
" What? I'm hungry!"
He chuckled, and said nothing. He grabbed his half, which was now on a plate, and dug in. " This is really good."
" Thank you, my mother left me the recipie."
" Left you the recipie?"
" Yeah, she died of cervical cancer last year."
Tom looked at her, shock written across his face. " I'm so sorry, I had no idea."
She smiled ruefully, " Don't worry about it, you didn't know."
She shook her head, trying to get rid of the tears that had found their way to her eyes. She knew she would appear weak to him if she started crying again. She quickly reached up a hand to wipe her eyes. She didn't want him to think less of her. She went to speak, but was suddenly drowning in a sea of clothes.
" You don't have to hide your tears. Ve all go through hard times. I understand, you're in pain. It's okay."
Knowing that he wasn't going to judge her for crying, Laurie buried her face in his chest. She let it all out, the things she wasn't allowed to at the funeral. She had had to be strong for her stapfather and her little brother. But here with Tom, she knew she didn't have to be strong. She could cry, and he would be her strong tower. She wrapped her arms around him, and clung to him. All of the pain she had kept hidden, was rearing it's ugly head.
" Shhhh, it's okay. I've got you. " He took a deep breath.
This used to be our secret
Now I'm hiding here alone
Can't help but read our names on the wall
And wash them off the stone
I trusted you in every way
But not enough to make you stay
Turn around
I've lost my ground
Come and rescue me
I'm burning, can't you see
Come and rescue me
Only you can set me free
Come and rescue me
Rescue me
Rescue me
We lied when we were dreaming
Our crying was just fake
I wish you could deny it
Here and today
My SOS on radio
The only chance to let you know
What I fear
Can you hear?
Come and rescue me
I'm burning, can't you see
Come and rescue me
Only you can set me free
Come and rescue me
Rescue me
You and me
You and me
You and me
The walls are coming closer
My senses fade away
I'm haunted by your shadow
I reach to feel your face
You're not here
Are you here?
Come and rescue me
Rescue me
Come and rescue me
I'm burning, can't you see
Come and rescue me
Only you can set me free
Come and rescue me
Rescue me
You and me
You and me
Rescue me
You and me
Set me free
Rescue me
Laurie stopped crying, her head placed on his chest. She didn't have the energy to look at him. Her eyes closed, and she fell into a dreamless sleep.
(With Tom)
I looked down at the little angel in my arms. " Laurie?"
I got no answer, I felt her body slacken. She had fallen asleep. I smiled, then picked up her tiny body. I looked between her and the hallway to her bedroom. She needed to be in bed, but it was so far. I couldn't contain the yawn in my throat. Deciding it would be okay, just this once, I gently sat down, my back against the counter. Gathering her in my arms, I lay down on the kitchen floor. I looked at her when I felt her shiver. she was cold. Taking off the baggy jacket I was wearing, I threw it over us, then took her in my arms again. I fell asleep looking at her pretty face.
A/N: Awwwwwwwwwww, sorry. Way too much coffee this morning. * picks up coffee mug and takes a swig* Yay!!!! I get to start Bill's now!!!!! Thankies again!
