| She turned and opened the door stepping in and noticing the rose petals scattered across the floor and into the bedroom. She smiled and took off her jacket, laying it carefully across the chair. � Dustin,� She said softly. Candles dimly lit the sitting room and she heard soft music coming form her room and walked over to the door. She turned the doorknob and slowly opened the door. � Nick,� She said quietly. � Oh my god,� � Hey baby,� He said walking ver to her and giving her a brief kiss. � Surprise,� � Wha-What are you doing here?� She asked looking around he room again. � When did you get here?� � I got here a few hours ago. Aren�t you happy to see me?� � I am� I�m just in shock I guess,� � Well a good shock, I hope,� He laughed handing her a glass of champagne. � Here. Drink this and then take off your clothes,� � Excuse me?� � Your bath. I made your bath, and it�s waiting for you,� � Oh,� She said suddenly feeling very ill. She handed the glass back to Nick and ran into the bathroom, getting to the toilet just in time. Nick stood in the doorway, holding both glasses. � What�s the matter?� � I�m sick� I think I have the flu,� she said. � I�m sorry. I ruined your perfect evening,� Nick sat the glasses down on the sink and walked over to her, helping her up. � You can�t help it if you�re sick. Why don�t you get in the bath and soak for a while, and when you�re finished, we�ll go to bed,� She nodded. He smiled and kissed her on the forehead. � Good god, Heather, You�re burning up,� He said. � Have you taken your temperature?� � Nick, when would I have time?� � Ok, I�ll go get you some Tylenol and you get in the bath tub,� � Ok,� She said quietly. Nick left the bathroom closing the door behind her, and Heather undressed and climbed into the bubble bath. � This is nice,� She mumbled, relaxing her body. Heather�s eyes snapped open hearing the door slam shut. � Heather!� Nick called. She sat up in the tub, the water feeling cold. � I�m in here,� she said getting out of the tub and wrapping the terrycloth robe around her body. Nick opened the door. � Sorry it took so long, I actually had to go out and buy some,� � That�s okay,� She said quietly, feeling lightheaded. � I need to sit down,� Nick helped her sit on the toilet seat, and grabbed a glass, filling it with water. � Here, take these. They�ll help you temperature,� Heather took the two pills. � Thank you, Nickolas. I�m sorry-� � Stop, okay? I�m just glad I�m here,� She smiled and leaned forward kissing his cheek and wrapping her arms around him, burying her face in his neck. � I�m glad you�re here too,� She mumbled. Nick smiled and felt her body go limp in his arms. He laughed quietly, carefully picking her up in his arms and carrying her out into the bedroom. He laid her gently on the bed and proceeded to change her into her pajamas. After she was under the covers, he went through the suite and blew out the candles, put the champagne in the fridge and changed out of his clothes, climbing in bed next to her. � Feel better baby,� He whispered. ~ The night was long� Nick hardly got any sleep, he watched over Heather all night. Her temperature wasn�t breaking, in fact it was getting worse. She was sweating profusely, and had gotten up several times to vomit. He had a cool rag, he wiped her brow with and as much as she kicked off the blankets, he�d put them back on. � Nick,� Heather whispered. � Yeah,� � I love you. You know that right?� � I know. I love you too,� He yawned. � And I want you to know that I�ve named our first dog,� � Uh huh,� He said. She was delirious. That was obvious. � What�s his name?� � Orbicular,� � Orbicular?� � Uh huh. Orbicular the dog,� � That�s great babe.� � And I want you to know that I�ve named our first cat too,� � What�s his name? Square?� � What?� She said softly. � The Cat. Is his name square? Heather?� She�d fallen back asleep. She mumbled something and turned on her side, burying her head in the crook of his neck. Nick sighed and closed his eyes, hoping to get some rest of his own. Chapter Eleven |