Sanctuary - Side 2
What Else Is There To Do?
Abby and I never left the house; we were supposed to get a hold of our friends, but it never happened. I knew we all wanted to celebrate, but Abby wasn’t prepared to go back out to a club.
“How you feeling this morning?” I asked.
“A bit tired, but that’s to be expected after a night we had.”
“You think you’re going to be good, today?”
“Definitely. This won’t be the first time me going to a job tired, so that’s nothing new. Fair warning, though. I’m probably gonna pass out when I get home.”
“Ok.”
She was doing her hair and makeup when I wrapped my arms around her.
“I’m gonna miss you while you’re gone.”
“I’m gonna miss you, too. What are you gonna do today?”
“Probably finish the record, but maybe tomorrow or even next week. I’m so fucking excited. I’m gonna hate waiting months till the record comes out, though.”
“So am I. What I heard yesterday was amazing and I’d like to talk about it soon. I was planning on it yesterday, but we both know how the day ended.”
“I’m looking forward to that conversation.”
“Me too. Now, I need to finish in here.”
I ventured into the kitchen while she finished getting for work.
“How do I look?” I asked spinning around.
“Fantastic. You know I’ve always found this look sexy.”
She laughed.
“What look?”
“I don’t know. Umm... very professional look. Maybe uptight?”
Shenlaughed more.
“And we know I’m not that.”
“Still. I love this look.”
She stood on tiptoes and kissed me.
“You’re a dork sometimes. You know that?”
“It’s better than being an asshole.”
“Oh yeah. It’s way better than being an asshole. I fucking love it.”
This time, I picked up and spun her around before kissing her. I just wanna marry this woman already. The fact that we have to wait till next year is frustrating, but I can deal with it as difficult as it is. We have yet to start any planning, but I feel like it’s gonna happen soon.
“I’m gonna go get something to eat, Prince Charming.” she said after I put her down.
I laughed as she reached for the box of Crunch Berries, a bowl, and into the fridge for milk. I grabbed what she needed for a glass of milk and made it for her.
“Thank you, sir.” shensaid eating her cereal in the kitchen.
“You’re welcome, Cinderella.”
She smiled to herself. After eating, she put her bowl and glass in the sink then headed to the bathroom to brush her teeth. She came back to find me watching tv.
“Come kiss me goodbye.” she asked from behind the couch.
I got up and hugged and kissed her.
“Have a great day.” I said.
“Thank you. You too.”
She left and happily yet tiredly went to work. I sent her a text during her lunch break which was a video of me being a goofball along with the guys, but mainly me, at the studio; I also had an actual text with the video.
Hoping you’re still awake! Love you, gorgeous!
I am! Love you too, handsome!
I was still awake and was watching a movie when Abby arrived home.
“Hey.”
“Hey. You look wiped.”
“I am. I couldn’t get home faster.”
“Are you so tired that you need me to carry you to bed?”
She laughed.
“No, but could you, anyway?” she asked as she took her wshoes off.
Shenwas biting her lip, trying to look sweet and innocent. I walked over with a smile and picked her up.
“My hero!” she cheered, kissing my cheek.
I laid her down gently onto the bed and towered over her.
"How do you feel now, Princess?"
She continued to laugh and roll onto her side; I decided to sit down beside her.
"Sounds like you feel pretty good." I said, laughing.
She could only nod.
"Aside from Jack, you're the weirdest person I've ever met."
"And you love me."
"That's true."
"Lie down with me, please." she said in a weird voice.
Alex made a face and laid down.
Something is going on with her; this isn’t normal.
She moved closer to me and kissed me; I kissed her back and touched her face. She pressed her forehead against mine and sighed.
"What is it?"
"I don't know."
"It seems like you're more than exhausted."
A tear ran down herm face.
"Abby?"
More tears began to fall and indecided to pull her into my arms while she sobbed into my shirt. I rubbed her back for a few minutes.
"I think my meds may need to be upped."
"You think so?"
"That seemed like a mood swing to me. It felt more than me being exhausted. Fuck.”
I let her go and she decided to change into a cami and a pair of shorts before brushing her teeth. She walked out of the bedroom and down the hallway to get herself a drink without saying a word to me as I was just lying down to sleep. Seeing something was off with her, I stopped her in the hallway; she was looking at the ground.
“Hey.” I said.
Nothing.
“Look at me.”
Still nothing.
“You need to look at me.” I said kneeling in front of her.
She looked up at me without a smile.
“I’m gonna go get you water. Ok?”
She nodded and walked back and crawled into bed. I came back a minute later and set it beside her on her nightstand. She took a drink and laid her head down on her pillow, crawling under the covers.
“Thank you.”
“You’re welcome.”
I got under the covers and laid next to her then she ended up maneuvering herself, so she could lay her head on my chest and quickly fall asleep.
I am so fucking worried about her.
