Disclaimer: Don't own Sonny with a chance and I never will. :L
Summary: It's been three years since Chad left Hollywood for Rhode Island. When he returns, he and Sonny have a catch up but will he be able to leave her again after leaving her once. Channy
Title: Sonny with a chance of losing you
A/N: Hey, yes I should be on holiday and not updating but of course, as some may have heard, the company went bust so I shall be going for a week on Monday…. you lucky little devils will have to put up with my updates for longer. Sucks to be you huh? Anyway, here's chapter 3. Enjoy and thanks for the reviews.
Oh, watch out for Chad in this, I think he swears once.
Chapter 3- End of day 2/Day 3
The silence hung in the small gap between them, in his mind Chad conjured up words and phrases but when pieced together, they didn't make sense… not really. He sighed and took her hand in his. She simply smiled then returned to her gazing. Five minutes past in a complete and awkward silence. Sonny had sworn to herself that she wouldn't let herself fall like she had for James because she only got hurt but this feeling that she was on the edge and about to plummet wouldn't move from her gut. It seemed as though Chad had stolen her heart right from the word go. They had hated each other but there was something inside them, growing and blossoming, something they had never really experienced in their past relationships. Another ten minutes past in a silence that grew denser by the minute. Sonny could feel Chad's eyes on her. Each stare weighed her down and pushed her closer to the frightful edge she was too terrified to jump down. She'd experienced love before, with James, she though she was in heaven. She felt weightless and unbreakable but that sensation soon faded and he left.
Chad did the exact same. It was getting too serious, he was getting too close to her so he left; not because he wanted to but he had to. He couldn't stand being responsible for hurting her if he did. He loved her but he couldn't stay. So he left for Rhode Island and sitting there in a sombre silence, he knew exactly why he'd left. He didn't want them to be like every other couple who spent their days without talking to each other but the long, awkward pauses were tearing him apart inside. The journey home was taken in yet more stillness. Sonny pushed the front door open and headed straight to her room. That was the end of day 2.
When Chad awoke, he realised he was alone. The space where Sonny had been being filled by crumpled sheets and a teddy bear she'd had since she had been born. "Sonny?" His voice echoed through her apartment.
"Morning!" She replied from the kitchen whilst buttering some toast. Chad lingered in the doorway, his eyes wandering down her and then back up again to rest on her head. He grinned. He must have been the luckiest man alive at that moment. Silently, he tip-toed behind her and wrapped his arms around her. His noiseless steps had sent into a somewhat peaceful daze which he didn't knock her out of when he touched her. "Hey, you wanna do something today?" Her voice was sleepy and her words rolled into one long catastrophe.
"I dunno." Chad pulled Sonny to face him, a little yelp escaping from her out of shock. "I wanna spent today with you… and only you!" Chad pecked her lips, her nose touching his, her forehead just millimetres away, her arms around his neck. The long shirt she was wearing belonged to Chad; it helped her sleep easier. She giggled and reached for the counter to turn around but his hold gripped her tighter. "C'mon Sonny, I've been here two days and we haven't actually done anything where it's just… us. I mean yeah we went to that shop…thing but I want you and me to do something that no one else is doing. Like just go for a walk somewhere." She nodded, their foreheads finally meeting as she laid her head against his.
"Ok but I gotta eat otherwise I'm gonna die of hunger!" Chad chuckled dryly, dropping a kiss to her hair with his arms wrapped around her from behind. When she'd eaten, Chad saying he wasn't hungry yet, they set out. The clouds that scattered across the sky were beginning to break up. It was too cold for it to rain or snow. It was apparently -3 degrees. Sonny was wearing her trademark panda hat, gloves and scarf combo while Chad wore his huge red coat. His hand took hers and mingled their fingers together. The ground beneath them had thawed so walking was no problem. Neither knew where they were actually going but the excitement that aimless wandering brought with it was enough to push them outdoors. After five minutes, they were in the middle of a forest. Frost covered branches jutted from the crystal blue skyline and tiny droplets of winter snow still clung to crumpled brown leaves beneath their feet. Sonny stared in amazement at a robin; the first promise of Christmas she'd seen. But with the robin also came the reminder that this year, as with the past three, it wouldn't be spent with Chad. She frowned with remorse, the memories of past Christmas' rushing through her mind; like their last Christmas spent together four years ago. She remembered how Chad had held her in his arms, the sweet smell of freshly baked gingerbread floating over them and snow sprinkling outside the windows. Back then, things were so much simpler. She didn't have a long distance relationship that was on the verge of breaking.
"Wow, this is amazing Chad!" Sonny grinned, an ear to ear full on beam. Chad wrapped and arm around her shoulders, his arm running across her neck.
"I know it is. I always know where to go. I'm like a tour guide." He kissed her hair again, the aromatic scent of her shampoo hitting him immediately. A hammock was set across two trees, melted frost and snow dripping from the rope that tied it. Chad lay down, Sonny lying in front of him. He wrapped an arm around her waist and snuggled close to her. The fresh scent of her lemon soap on her neck made his lips curve and his eyes flutter shut. He could've stayed like that forever. Sonny's eyes closed as well, their mixed body heat causing a challenge to stay awake.
Chad's eyes opened. He wasn't sure how long they'd been laid there but he was pretty sure it was a fair good while. Sonny also awoke, her chocolate eyes sparkling like crystals when they met Chad's.
"C'mon, let's go home and get you warmed up!" Chad smiled and hopped onto the ground. Sonny followed him and took his hand again.
That Night
"Sonny I've been thinking." Sonny stared at him, her eyes wide and in shock.
Please no, God no! What if he'd breaking up with me? I knew it wouldn't work long distance. What will I do? Damn it!
"Is a curry supposed to be this colour?" He mumbled whilst stirring the green liquid. Sonny rested her chin on his shoulder, a sigh of relief passing her lips.
"Yes, it's Tai green curry… I think it's meant to be green. Put it in the bin if you're not happy." She smiled and kissed his cheek. Chad bit his lip deep in thought.
"I would but all I can imagine are those starving kiddies in Africa…" He paused and contemplated what he should do before pouring it on two plates and handing one to Sonny. They both stared at the plates and then at the picture on the packet. "It doesn't look like that." Chad sighed and glanced at Sonny who rolled a piece of chicken around in the strange liquid. "I think we should pour it away. Not even a kid in Africa would eat this shit." Sonny smirked.
"Language mister, let's get takeout then." She mumbled whilst pulling a drawer open and revealing a mass collection of menus.
"Jeez Sonny, what do you have in here, an entire rainforest?" Sonny shot Chad a sarcastic look and turned back to her takeaway.
"Okay, I think Indian." Chad nodded and pushed the draw closed, picking up the phone and dialling the number. When they'd eaten, they went to Sonny's room and snuggled into the covers. Chad draped and arm over her and closed his eyes. "N'a night beautiful, I love you." Sonny smiled, her lashes also feeling heavy and closing.
"Night Chad, I love you too."
A/N: Oh pass the sick bucket I know ;-) Well here you go! Hope you enjoyed.