Author's Note: So… how long has it been? A year, or three? I'm frustrated, to say the least, with how the Roomies storyline has been taken. I thought I'd vent my disapproval in a constructive way. I don't know how big of a following the Roomies have anymore, but I'm really just writing for myself. It's kind of therapeutic. Anyway, if anyone does happen to see this, drop me a critique, I'd appreciate it.
Chapter 6: Sleeping Beauty
Ray awoke the next morning, with a headache so intense, he felt certain he had been the one drunk the night before.
His alarm clock blared right on schedule. His eyes opened slightly, finding himself halfway off his bed.
And everything you said to me
Put me on my knees
Ray cringed at the irony of the song ringing from his alarm. He forced his eyes open, trying to embrace the daylight, but he found himself glaring at the ceiling.
It's so hard to believe in you
I'm not quite clear what I should do
He stubbornly sat upright on his bed, yawning and stretching his limbs. A cold chill swept through his room from the open window.
And now I know
That you're the only one
Ray lifted himself to an awkward standing position and began the search for at least semi-clean clothes. His wardrobe lay entirely on his floor.
It's so hard to believe
In things that you can't see
He slowly rolled his eyes, getting sick of the emotionally dramatic lyrics. He'd never write a song like that.
And I can't believe a thing you say
I can't believe a thing you say
Growing even more annoyed with the song, he tore the alarm clock from the wall. He threw it half-heartedly towards the corner of his room. His disarrayed clothes softened the blow, so it landed with a dull thump.
A shiver forced it's way through Ray's almost entirely exposed body. He walked resolutely towards the open window and slammed it shut.
He regretted the outburst immediately. He rested his forehead against the cool glass of the window, praying he didn't wake sleeping beauty.
Abandoning his search for clothes, Ray wandered towards the bathroom. He pulled opened the door, but quickly stopped dead in his tracks.
"You're awake."