[East Attic] Trying to Rest and Relax

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe had retreated to her east attic room after Journalism to try and get rid of the migraine that seemed to be getting worse instead of better. She had been popping Advil like it was candy and it didn't seem to be making even a dent in it. She hadn't really slept much in the last few days so she was thinking that it might have something to do with it.

After shutting the door behind her, she went to her closet to find something more comfortable to change into. She slipped on a pair of thin sweat pants and a tank top and brushed her hair out. She went to her bed and laid down, turning on the stereo to something relaxing.

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[demonbelthazor]

Belthazor approached the door to the East Attic. Why did he feel nervous? He was just going to tell her he was going to be out of town for the weekend. No big.

He knocked on the door. "Phoebe, you home?"

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe got up and went to the door. She opened it with a smile and and stood to the side.

"Hey," she said softly. "Come on in."

[demonbelthazor]

He walked into the room. "I, uh, got your flowers." He smiled a little goofily at her.

[sensethevisions]

She shut the door behind him and went back to sit down on her bed. "I'm glad you liked them."

[demonbelthazor]

"Did you get mine?" He looked around and saw them sitting in her room, then noticed the other roses and frowned. "Who are those from?"

[sensethevisions]

Phobed reached out to touch one of the lilies. "Of course I did." She followed his gaze to the other flowers she had gotten. "You didn't send those, too?" She lookeed at him. "There was no card with them."

[demonbelthazor]

He felt a surge of jealousy. "No, I didn't," he said flatly.

[sensethevisions]

There was confusion written all over Phoebe's face.

"They were here this morning with yours. I just assumed you had sent both."

[demonbelthazor]

"Someone else trying to win your affections?" he said. "No idea who it could be?"

[sensethevisions]

"Maybe they're from the same person that sent Piper and I roses last week," she pondered aloud, thinking.

[demonbelthazor]

He opened his mouth to say he had sent them, but quickly abandoned that idea. He still had no idea how to deal with that situation. "Well, you'll, uh, set them straight, right?" he said, flashing a charming smile.

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe smiled at him and nodded. "As soon as I find out who sent them," she agreed with a smile. "Have a seat?" she offered.

[demonbelthazor]

He took the seat he indicated. "I wanted to tell you...I have to go home this weekend. I won't be back for a couple of days." He looked decidedly unhappy, then added, "I'd rather be here...with you."

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe frowned. "Is everything alright, Cole?" She looked at him. "I'd rather be with you, too."

[demonbelthazor]

God, she's beautiful.... "Umm...my, uh, foster dad is kinda strict," he said. "My grades haven't been the best so he wants me to explain myself." He managed a weak smile. "I'll miss you."

[sensethevisions]

"Your foster father sounds a lot like my oldest sister," she said with a soft smile. "I'll miss you, too, Cole."

[demonbelthazor]

He leaned forward and kissed her. "Have fun while I'm gone...but, uh, not too much." He paused, then added, "I have a really weird feeling today, so be careful, okay?"

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe kissed him back. "I'm not feeling so well, so I'll probably be staying in here most of the weekend. I've had an ever-worsening headache since this morning." She hugged him. "Have a good weekend and I'll see you Monday..."

She kissed him again. "Cole, please do me a favor, besides being careful this weekend? Stop by the fourth floor common room for me? I'm supposed to be getting tutored by Anakin in Negotiations. Could you please let him know I'm sick so he doesn't wait for me?"

[demonbelthazor]

He pressed his forehead against hers. "I hope you feel better," he said. "I wish I could stay here, but...."

He stood up, pulling her with him. "I'll see if I can find Anakin." Tutoring? No jealous twitch there AT ALL. "And I'll see you soon." He gave her another gentle kiss and whispered, "I love you."

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe held on to him for a long moment. "I know you do, but you'll be back Monday." She kissed him and smiled. "I love you, too. Be safe."

[demonbelthazor]

Cole squeezed her tightly, unwilling to let go. He didn't know what would happen come Monday. He had so much to think about. What he was, what she was, what possible future they could have together. If only they could just stay like this.

"I will," he said. He gave her one last lingering kiss, then shimmered out of the room.