I in no way own Falling Skies. Alright here is the second chapter of Cold. I would like to dedicate this chapter to Infinity Squadron, because they requested that I proceed with this story so here it goes.

Jimmy's POV

I woke up early and saw Ben's arm was still draped over me and my head was lying on his chest. I looked up at him and saw he had a smile on his face. I just sighed and snuggled deeper into his side before going back to sleep, a content smile sneaking it's way onto my face.

Ben's POV (he woke up about 10 minutes after Jimmy did)

I woke up with my arm around Jimmy's waist and his head on my chest. I smiled and was about to go back to sleep when I realized where I was and what I was doing, so I panicked. What would happen if he woke up and realized I was cuddling him? Would he hate me if he found out how much I was enjoying holding him close and snuggling against his warm body? I sure hope not, because I can't deal with him hating me. I quickly removed my arm from around his waist, gently slid his head from my chest and left.

Jimmy's POV

I woke up slightly cold and realized it was because Ben was no longer pressed against my side. I let out a small whimper at the lost of his warmth and the smile I was wearing fell from my face. I was thinking about just going back to sleep when Anne walked in. "Hey Jimmy. I bet you are ready to get back to work. Just let me check your temperature and your breathing and I will deem if you are fit or not to return back to work." She said before she pulled out a thermometer and a stethoscope. "Okay your temperature is 98.8 degrees Fahrenheit and your breathing sounds normal. You can report to Weaver when you are ready, bye Jimmy." Anne said before going to check on the other patients. "Bye Anne" I called before leaving the "hospital".

I walked out into the cold air and decided to go talk to Captain Weaver about my next assignment. While I was walking I saw Ben and was about to call out to him when he ducked into a tent with a girl following him. I felt a pang of jealousy hit my heart. I just shook my head and continued on my way to Weaver's tent. When I got there Weaver called me inside and asked me if I could tell him what happened and if I knew where Rick was. "Captain Weaver, Rick is dead, but I will be happy to tell you what happened." He just nodded so I dove into a recap of what happened last night.

~~~~Time Skip~~~~ only about 10 minutes~~~~

"Captain Weaver, about my next assignment…" I asked trailing off. "Oh yes. I want you to recuperate for a few days, so report back to me o Tuesday and we will discuss it further. You are dismissed." He told me and I left. As I was walking back to my tent I saw Ben and that girl holding hands and I felt my heart drop. I quickly ran to my tent when I felt tears pricking at my eyes threatening to spill.

Ben's POV

I ran into Audrey while fleeing from the hospital. "Oh hey Ben, what's up?" She asked. "Nothing much Audrey, what about yourself?" I asked. "Oh nothing really besides trying to live a semi-normal life in this crazy, messed up, alien invested world we live in." She answered me and I just stared, not really interested, my mind on Jimmy. "Ok, who is it?" She asked giving me a look that said I know your secret so you might as well spill. "I don't know what you are talking about." I said. "Yes you do. You have that, crap she knows, look on your face. Plus your eyes have been darting in the same direction every few seconds and your mind isn't totally here. So you must like someone, who is it?" She asked me again. "Come one." I told her motioning to an empty tent. Once inside I finally spilled my secret. "Okay, you're right I like someone." I told her.

"I knew it!" She exclaimed. "Who is it?" she asked. "Shush! Someone might hear you. Also I am not going to tell you, you are just going to have to figure it out on your own, but I will tell you if you guess correctly." I told her." "Okay, I accept your challenge Ben Mason, but I will guess it eventually. Now let us get back outside before someone gets the wrong idea about us being alone in here." We walked back outside and we were talking for a few minutes. Then I saw Jimmy and I start to blush, Audrey saw this and followed my line of vision. She squealed and grabbed my hand pulling me to the side of a tent. "Oh My Gosh, its Jimmy isn't?" I just nodded my head yes. "You like him a lot right?" I just nod again. "Then you need to tell him you like him or I will." She threatened before going off with Justin.

Jimmy's POV

I curled up in a ball on my cot when I got to my tent. Every so often I would let out a chocked sob and bury my head deeper in the pillow. My chest hurts, my head aches and the person I love, likes someone else. Life is so cruel sometimes. I hear footsteps by my tent and someone entering. I lifted my head off my pillow and sucked in a breath when I saw who it was.

That is the end of chapter two. I hope you enjoyed it. Don't forget to hit the review button and give me some feedback. Bye for now.