By Your Side
(Hmmm.... take a guess.... hint: TH43v4!!!)
Groaning I rolled over. My eyes snapped shut as a small hint of light hit them. A headache pounded softly in the back of my head. Wearily, I sat up. Bad idea, I was laying back down in seconds. "Shh, relax." A cool clothe was placed on my forehead. "I think you girls got a little out of hand with that alcohol."
Bill's laughter irritated me, "We did not, it's the stupid sun."
"Ok baby, whatever you say." The bed sunk as he sat beside me. I snuggled into his warm body, loving the mere smell of him. After a while he broke the silence, "Tom says Amy is the same way."
"Shut up and let me sleep." I mumbled, my voice muffled by his slightly baggy clothes.
"Sure thing, you sleep off this hangover." Laughter played at the edges of his voice.
"Not a hangover," I grumbled before falling into a deep, dreamless sleep.
Dreams plagued me, but they were dreams of happiness. Little Bill's and little Sam's all running around. A nice house that was out in the country and out of everyone's way was were we sat. Bill and I holding hands, watching the sunset. Smiles holding our radiant faces.
Slowly I woke up. The headache was gone, but so was Bill. I stretched and smiled when my feet touched the fur of our new puppy. "Good morning Lai. How's my girl?" I cooed.
She looked up from where she lay, her ears poking up. I stifled a giggle as her tail started wagging. Quiet as a mouse she crawled up to lie beside me. Her soft fur smelt so clean and felt so soft.
"Are you tired girl? Did Bill have you up early for a walk again?" I scratched her behind the ears.
"I did not!" Bill exclaimed, walking in with two cups of coffee. "She woke me up!"
"Aw muffin," I watched as he walked towards me. His perfect body was gorgeous.
"I like muffins, that's why there are none left for you." He stuck his tongue out at me.
I laughed, "Fine, but I get them next time."
"Only if you wake up before me. Here's your coffee though." Gingerly I took the steaming cup from his outstretched, never-ending fingers. "You're feeling better then?"
"Much. Thanks for letting me sleep. How'd I get home, anyway?" I watched him from over the rim of my cup. Just like when we were fourteen.
He just laughed, "As always my big brother Tomi was looking after you."
"Did he happen to overhear anything?" I asked wearily. Fragments of our conversations were coming back to me. "Last night was crazy."
"Nope," He gave me those damn innocent eyes.
"Come on Billa!" I jumped on him, "Tell me the truth!"
"I swear! Tomi told me nothing!" My fiancé shouted. My body pressed tight against his as our dog jumped on top of us. Bill laughed, trying to get her off. "Down Lai, down."
"I don't think she wants to Bill," I looked at my dog, trying not to laugh at Bill's expression. "She doesn't want to be left out of our fun."
Lai's tail started wagging. "How do you do that?" His voice was filled with amazement.
"Do what?"
"Know how she's feeling and all that?"
"We've spent a lot of time together," I explained. "You get to know your pet quite well."
"Yeah I guess," His grin was like a two year old's, "I prefer you."
XXX
Leaning over the toilet bowl I groaned once again. Why was I so sick? How come I was so weak I couldn't stand? What kind of flu was this? All the questions that ran through my head disappeared as I leaned over once again.
Cool hands caught my loose hair and held it back. "Are you OK Star?" Bill's soft voice broke through the haziness.
I wiped my mouth with a cloth. "What does it look like?"
"Shh, I'm here for you. Just relax," he ran calming circles across my back. Slowly I felt my stomach settling and my mind drifting. He picked me up as though I was weightless and carried me to the bed. "Just rest honey." Then he started to sing.
No one knows
How you feel
No one there
You'd like to see
The day was dark
And full of pain
You write "help"
With your own blood
Cos hope
Is all you've got
You open up your eyes
But nothin's changed
The soothing smell of vanilla washed over me as my consciousness threatened to slip. Bill continued to rub the small circles on my back as he sang.
I don't want
To cause you trouble
don't want to
Stay too long
I just came here to
say to you
Turn around— I am here
If you want— it's me you'll see
Doesn't count— far or near
I can hold you— When you reach for me
Strong arms wrapped around me, holding me close. His voice vibrated in his chest, putting me even farther into sleep.
Your life is meaningless
Your diary full of trash
It's so hard to get along
With empty hands
You're looking for the rainbow
But it died
Not long ago
It tried to shine just for you
Until the end
I don't want
To cause you trouble
don't want to
Stay too long
I just came here to
say to you
I am by your side
Just for a little while
I cracked my eyes open to watch him. His dark halo of hair surrounded his thin face. I wanted to touch it, to feel it's smoothness, but I didn't dare. I couldn't stand for him not to finish a song part-way through.
Turn around— I am here
If you want— It's me you'll see
Doesn't count— Far or near
I can hold you— When you reach for me
If the world makes you confused
And your senses you seem to lose
If the storm doesn't want to diffuse
And you just don't know what to do
Look around
I am here
Doesn't count
Far or near
I closed my eyes once again and let Bill's voice wash over me. I let myself give in and just listen.
I am by your side
Just for a little while
Turn around— Turn around
I am here— Turn around
Doesn't count— Far or near
Turn around— If you want
It's me you'll see— Turn around
I can hold you— When you reach for me
Turn around— I am here
Doesn't count— Far or near
He whispered in my ear, his warm breath tickling me.
I am by your side— Just for a little while
We'll make it if we try
We lay in silence, our heartbeats matching each other's. Our breathing even. Eventually we fell to sleep, entangled in each other. Darkness was no longer our only friend.
XXX
(TOM'S POV)
"Yeah, she's feeling a little better," my little brother's voice carried softly over the phone.
I looked down at my sleeping fiance. Love was probably obvious in my eyes, and for once I wasn't even wearing sunglasses. The paparazzi didn't bother us here much anymore. Not since Saki and Tobi had ganged up on them anyway.
"You there Tomi?"
"Yeah, sorry Bill. What had you said?" I shook myself from my thoughts.
"I was just asking how Amy is." He stated simply.
"She's still sleeping. Those girls really had a party last night." I shook my head in amazement. They drank as much as us guys do, and they weigh so much less!
"Totally. I hope they learned from it." Bill's voice sounded slightly off, like he was lost in thought.
"Did you ever learn from it Billa?" I teased him.
"No," he sighed, "but neither did you."
"True, true. It's just to much fun to completely give up."
"I agree. Shit, our talking is waking Star up. I have to go, bye Tom." I heard the covers rustling. Bill was in their bed, same as I was.
"Ok Bill. Take care." With that I hung up. I put the phone on the bed-side table and turned around. "Holy mother-fucking bastard to roam earth!"
"Language Tom," Amy rolled her eyes, kissing me lightly. "Thanks for taking care of me."
"No problem Love. You know I'd do anything for you." I kissed her back.
"Ya. And that's why I love you."
"Is that the only reason?" I pulled away, pretending to be offended.
"Of course not, you're a pro in bed!" She giggled.
"Well, if that's what you think," I pinned her on the mattress. "I guess I can let your previous comment slide."
"You better Mr. Now kiss me." I obeyed whole-heartedly.
Author's Notes:
Hey guys... im totes srry 4 the amazingly long wait!!! Not any reviews but one... and thnx btw... this is ur chappy!!! Anyway... i have a bum wrist so ur lucky this is even up now... meds truly doooooo help!!! They tend to make me either uber hyper or tired or both tho! xP
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