Ice and Fire
Chapter 3
KARMA POV
What am I doing? Do I like Amy? I know that I like being near her and talking to her. She has this way of keeping the conversations going and interesting. I gave her my number. She must think I'm crazy. We are both girls for Gods sake and she's a very pretty girl for the matter. Beautiful green eyes with hair that shines like the sun and a smile that can light up any room. She probably doesn't even roll that way. What am I saying?! Karma, do you even roll that way? I asked myself multiple times. This girl makes me feel so confused. Fuck it. I think I may like her.
Is it weird that every time I pick up Rachel from day care I wish Amy was there? I gave her my number but it's been two days. She probably thinks I'm weird. Oh god. I am weird. Who gives there number to another woman all sexy-like. I'm so embarrassed.
I try to stay focused at work. "Hey, love!" Shane comes in to my office bursting of life. I've never been more happy for the distraction. "Hey there Shane," I say with a small smile. "Sooo, what's new with you?" "Just working a lot. Trying to keep my mind occupied. What's new with you?" "Well, my boyfriend and I are moving in together so there's that…" He said with this big smile on his face. Like a kid who just received the best gift in the world. "Wow, that serious huh? I'm so happy for you Shane! At least one of us has a love life," I laugh a little. "Don't worry honey, you'll find a great new husband when the time is right." "I don't think I want a husband, Shane.." I hesitate a little. I really don't know what I want right now. I know I like Amy but do I see a future? I can't think like that unless I know she's into girls. I need to know if I'm into girls. "Maybe a wife will suffice?" "Maybe…" I say in small voice hiding my face in my hands because I know what's coming. "Karma Ashcroft! Are you telling me you like girls too?! Who is she?!" He was way to excited about this. "She's Rachel's pediatrician." "Wow, and a smart one too. She must be a great catch huh?" He smiles a little. "Oh god, Shane. You have no idea. I can't stop thinking about her and the other day I gave her my number and she hasn't texted or call in two days! She probably doesn't like me like that but…" I was cut off by Shane shushing me. "Shh Karma! You are over thinking this. Just wait it out. She's probably following the three day rule." "The three day rule?" "Yes, woman! There's a rule we have that you have to wait three days before contacting the other party once a phone number was shared." "Dating is so confusing!"
AMY POV
I picked up the phone. I was hesitant. I didn't know what to say to her. I've been like this since the minute she gave me her phone number. Do I call right away? Will that seem eager of me? It's been two days. It's not too soon. She probably forgot she gave me her number. Fuck it. I'll call her. "Hello?" Her voice was dripping of sleep. Oh shit! It's 9:45pm. "Oh I'm sorry! I forgot what time it was. I'll let you go back to sleep." "Amy?" "Oh yeah it's me. Sorry for waking you up. Us, doctors, don't have a perception of time. It's always go, go, go. I'm so sorry. I'll let you go back to sleep." I hear a small laugh and my heart melts. "It's okay Amy. Really. I'm glad you called me." "Really?" "Yeah, but now that I'm awake, you need to keep me entertained." Now it's my turn to laugh. I can't tell if she's flirting or she just talks like this the whole time. "You're going to fall asleep on me… I mean on the phone while talking to me," I stutter out while closing my car door. She probably heard it because she continued to ask, "where are you?" " Just heading home from work." "Well why don't you swing by and we can talk until I fall asleep again. Since it is your fault I'm awake." I could hear her smile. God, the things she makes me feel are amazing and terrifying at the same time. "I..I.. Sure just text me your address and I'll see you when I get there." "Okay I'll see you soon!" I didn't want to go but at the same time I did. She's confusing me so much. What did I just get myself into?
She texts me her address and to my surprise she only lives about three miles away from my house. I'm shocked that I haven't ran into her at the grocery store, than again, I'm always busy or going late at night.
I pull up to the house. I don't know what to do. I start doing breathing exercises until I hear my phone ring. "Are you coming in or are you just going to sit in your car?" My eyes grow wide. Is she seriously looking at me right now. How embarrassing! She probably thinks I'm weird for just sitting here this long. I compose myself. "I'm coming right now." I get out the car and she swings the door open giving me a tight embrace. I return the hug. I can smell her sweet smell of cherry blossom. I feel like I'm in a daze with her aroma. She smells wonderful. We pull away from the hug. "Do you want anything to drink?" "No I'm okay. What do you want to do?" "Maybe we can surf the channels and see what's on." I think this was a bad idea. How am I suppose to come in the middle of the night and just watch tv for no reason? "Sounds good to me," I say while taking off my jacket.
She brings out popcorn and we sit on her couch. There's a lot of space between us and the feeling in the air is filled with awkwardness. I try to ignore it. We settle on a scary movie. I love scary movies on the other hand I can see karma extremely scared. "You okay over there?" I asked a little worried. "I..I just don't like scary," she sighs. "Why would you pick a scary one when you're afraid?" I laughed a little. She slaps my forearm slightly and says," I was trying to be brave!" "Well we can change it if you'd like." "I.." She was cut off by a small voice. "Mommy?" "Yes sweetie? Why aren't you in bed?" "My tummy hurts." I could see little tears threatening to fall. She must feel really sick. Then, Rachel sees me and tries to smile. Karma goes up to her and carries her in her arms. I get up and see what's going on with little Rachel. "Hey Rachel, where does it hurt exactly?" She points a little lower to her belly button. "Have you used the bathroom to do number two?" "I don't remember." I look at karma and she seems worried. "Do you have a medicine drawer or something of that sort?" "Yeah in the kitchen." She walks towards the kitchen and shows me. I look through it. I also look in the refrigerator. I see she has milk of magnesia in a cherry flavor. "Aha! Take two big spoonful of this and you should be in the bathroom in no time!" She does as I say and in twenty minutes karma and I are outside the bathroom door making sure Rachel is okay. "Thank you," Karma says as she leans on the door. "No problem. Just make sure she's drinking a lot of fluids. Fluids will help her body digest easier and not as painful." Karma throws me a smile. We hear the bathroom flush and Rachel is out and has a smile. "Feeling better?" Way better now I'm just really tired." "I'll tuck you in, honey." Karma gestures to follow them. I walk in the room and karma is tucking Rachel in. "Thank you Amy!" Rachel beams. "Don't mention it. It's what I do," I throw her a smile and she does the same. "Goodnight Rachel. I love you," karma says. "Goodnight mommy love you too." We both walk out the room.
KARMA POV
"You're incredible. It's a good thing you came over. Must of been fate! Imagine if you weren't here? I would've taken her to the ER. I wouldn't have known she needed to poop," Amy laughs a little and I join her. "Well now you have my number and you call call me anytime the little one isn't feeling too good." "How about when I'm feeling sick?" I shouldn't have asked. Amy's face froze a little and than tried to recover quickly and smiled, "you can call me anytime." I can feel so many butterflies. I try to suppress them. "Well it's late and I should probably head home." "Oh my gosh! It's one in the morning! I'm so sorry I kept you up! Do you work tomorrow?! You're going to be so tired!" She laughs a little and says,"Relax, Karma. I have the day off tomorrow. No big deal but I should get home. My dogs probably are worried sick about me by now." We both laugh. "Okay then this was fun. We should totally hang out again. I'll lead you to the door." We walk to the door and she throws on her jacket. "I'll see you later," I say as I hug her and she gives one of the best hugs I've ever felt. It was a nice tight embrace. I melted a little. I pull back a little and give her a kiss on the cheek. Her face is priceless. Almost shocked and bright red. "Bye," I whisper and the blond is out the door into her car. I shut the door and slide down the door. I sit there for a few minutes letting the butterflies flutter all over my body.
Authors note: reminder guys this is an au. Pretty much everything goes. Let me know what you guys want to see in the next chapter and who should rachels dad be and where he is now. I have an idea but your input is always welcomed. Thanks for the love!