Hi guys! So, I've decided to start posting one chapter every Wednesday and Saturday, so keep those days in your head! Anyways, today is Saturday (where I live), so here's your chapter for the day!

A Monchele Romance

Chapter 4- Surprise Comany

That night, Lea was in bed. She had somehow gotten sick, which was very rare for her, and Edith was very worried. Lea had a fever and her mother made her go to her room and rest. Jon was supposed to take Lea to Sardi's for dinner, but he understood when she called and said she couldn't go. He was worried about her, too, and brought over her dinner instead. They both sat in her room, watching TV.

msleamichele Well, I'm sick… Jon brought some food over and we're watching some TV. He's so nice to me. I'm going to be flying home tomorrow. I'm a bit sad to leave New York, especially because this fever is keeping me in bed most of the time, but I'll also be happy once I'm back home!

"Thanks for bringing over dinner," said Lea. She was lying under the covers with her head propped up on a pillow.

"Of course," Jon replied, handing her a plate of food. "I was worried and wanted to check on you, anyways. I wish you weren't so sick… you're leaving tomorrow."

"I know. I wanted to go out and have fun before I left. I was looking forward to our dinner at Sardi's." She took a bite of her food.

"I know. You'll visit again soon, though, and I'll take you to Sardi's two nights in a row to make up for it."

Lea laughed. "I would be perfectly okay with that!"

Jon smiled and started to eat his own food. "What are you going to do about your flight? You're probably going to still be miserably sick. I don't want you to have to fly back to L.A. all by yourself when you're like this."

"Jon, don't you dare try and tell me that you're going to fly with me all the way to California. I'll be fine."

"Okay, fine… don't worry about it for now. You need to finish your dinner and get some rest."

Lea nodded and continued to eat. She always felt so grateful to have people that cared about her so much, Jon being one of them.

When she woke up on Sunday morning, she was still sick. Staying in her warm pajamas, Lea walked into the kitchen and greeted her parents, who were sitting at the table.

"Good morning," Edith said. "How are you feeling?"

"I still feel sick, but I'll be okay."

Edith looked at Lea, worried. "Lea, you can't fly home by yourself. You need someone to take care of you. The flight is almost six hours long… that's why Cory is going to be on the plane with you."

Lea looked confused. "What are you talking about?"

"Jon told us that he was worried about you flying alone," said Marc, "and we agreed with him. We called Cory and he was happy to fly over here to keep you company on your flight. He should be here soon to pick you up."

Lea shook her head. "Why would you make him do that? I was okay with being on the plane for six hours. And Theo could've come. Why didn't you ask him?"

Edith took Lea's hand. "We did call Theo, but he couldn't make it. He had some sort of audition."

Marc wasn't happy that Theo wouldn't miss an audition to come and help his girlfriend, but he was much happier with Cory taking Lea back to California, anyways. Lea was a little bit hurt that her boyfriend thought that the audition was more important, too, but she didn't show it. Instead, she nodded, and went back to her room to pack. She was happy that Cory was kind enough to do that for her, and she wasn't going to complain, especially since he was already almost there.

After she got all of her bags packed up, Marc helped her take them to the door so that they were ready to go.

Cory arrived not long after.

Marc opened the door and smiled when he saw him. "Cory! It's great to see you!" He wrapped Cory in a big hug. "Thank you for coming."

"Anytime, sir." Cory smiled.

Edith, who was also a fan of Cory, heard them and came rushing to greet Cory, who politely gave her a hug. Lea's parents led him inside to the living room, having him sit on the couch. Cory smiled; he always felt at home with Lea's parents.

Edith went and got Lea, whom she led back to the living room with her.

"Hi Lea," Cory said, giving his signature smile, dimple and all.

Lea couldn't help but smile back when she saw him smile. "Hi Cory, thanks for coming."

Cory shook his head. "It's not a problem." When he had gotten the call, he was worried about Lea and was glad to come. He wouldn't miss a chance to spend time with her and he wanted to try and make her feel better.

"Uh, we still have plenty of time," said Lea as she looked at the clock. "Do you want to go and get something to eat at a café before we leave?"

Cory nodded, trying not to look too happy about going to have lunch with her. "Sure. I saw one when I was looking out the taxi window on the way here. We should leave now if we don't want to have to hurry through our lunch."

Lea nodded and grabbed her purse before saying goodbye to her parents.

"Sorry we couldn't talk more Mr. and Mrs. Sarfati. I hope that I can see you soon to make up for it."

Marc waved his hand. "Don't worry about it, Cory. You two should go eat something. Take your time and come back here to get Lea's things."

Cory smiled and led Lea out the door.

When they sat down at the café, Lea realized just how cold it was and that she had forgotten a jacket. Seeing her shiver, Cory took off his hoodie and handed it to her. "Here, put this on. You must be freezing."

"Are you sure you don't need it?"

"I'll be fine. You're sick so you need it. Please, put it on." Cory nodded reassuringly, so Lea put it on. The huge hoodie felt warm around her. She always loved wearing his clothes because, on her small figure, they were always oversized and comfortable.

Cory smiled, loving the sight of her wearing his clothes. It made him feel like she was his.

They ordered some food and Lea told him about how much fun she had in just two days that weekend as she began to feel sick again and couldn't wait for the next chance she got to sleep. She took out her phone and took a picture of Cory.

msleamichele Look who surprised me here in New York!

Lea posted the tweet with the picture she had just taken, leaning back in her chair when she finished eating.

Lea gave her parents each a big hug before leaving with Cory to the airport.

Cory helped her carry her bags from the out of the taxi and they went through security. After checking the bags in and leaving them, they sat and waited for their flight to be called.

It wasn't long before it was time to board. Cory took Lea's hand as they boarded the plane. They got their own private room and sat down across from each other in two seats that were facing each other; they got comfortable, ready for the long flight home.

Thank you for continuing to read my fanfic! I will have the next chapter posted after I get home from rehearsal for the play I'm in! (Fact about me: I'm a performer and am in a lot of things like musicals, talent shows, etc.!) Comment, comment, comment! :)