Ice

Old times

Kia POV

I make my way down the stairs slowly and wait for Chris to come over. I've left my folks a note and let them know where I am. My brother called and said he was going to come over later tonight, so I told him I should be back by then.
I hear a car pull up and make my way outside before he knocks just incase he wakes my parents. I limp slowly down the stairs and make my way to his car.

I see him open his door and walk over to me "Kia you okay?"
I nod "yeah. Parents are still sleeping so didn't want to wake them up"
"Need help?"
I nod, I think he's just going to let me put my weight on his arm but he decides to scoop me up bridal style instead.
"Chris!!!"
"What? Was easier"
I can't help but giggle, he helps me into the passenger side and then runs round to his side.

As we pull up to his house I can't believe the size of it. He helps me out and I stand for a few minutes just taking the house in.
"Nice place"
"Thanks. Come on"
He goes to lift me again but I shake my head "I can walk"
"You sure?"
I nod and limp over to his door. He opens up and I love the inside as much as the outside.
"Wow. This is amazing"
"Thanks. Let me show you the bathroom"

He leads the way, I walk in and he was right the bath is huge. He has already filled it with ice and water.
"Thanks for this Chris seriously."
"No problem. Are you okay or do you need help?"
"No I'm good."
"Need anything?"
"Could I get a coffee please?"
"Of course"
"Cre..."
"Cream no sugar I know"
I can't help but laugh, he still knows me.

I underdress to my shorts and sports bra, slowly lowering myself into the freezing cold water.
"Fuck!!"
"Cold enough?"
I look up and see chris, he is smiling at me with a coffee in his hand.
"Just a little"
"You got more balls then me. I couldn't do that. Tried it once hated it"
"It's not all that bad. Only thing that stops the pain these days"
"Is there really nothing they can do for you? At least for the pain?"

I shake my head "they have given me pills but I don't want to rely on them. So I try a bit of everything to help. Mainly cold and heat. Alternatively"
"I don't even know what to say. Your so strong Kia"
I shrug "had to be really"
He smiles "how long you in there for?"
"Just 10 minutes"
"10 minutes? I couldn't last 2"
"Well your just not man enough Evans"
"Oh really!!"
"Yeah really!!"

He laughs, I've missed his laugh. "Can you bring me my coffee?"
He walks over and hands it to me, I take a sip and it's exactly how I like it.
"Mmmm thank you"
"Still good?"
"The best"
He sits down by the edge of the bath.
"You don't have to stay if you have other things to do"
"Nope. Nothing to do"

"Okay. So how is mr Hollywood anyway?"
"Funny. I'm good, got a few projects coming out this year and then a few more in the pipeline. It's going well"
"I'm happy for you. Can't wait to watch the next fantastic four"
"You watched that?"
"Of course. I've watched everything Chris. I'm really proud of you"
"That means a lot Kia"

For a few moments there is silence, then Chris turns to look at me "I'm not dating Katie"
"It's not of my business Chris"
"Maybe not but I'm not dating her. Yes we've been out of a couple of dates but I'm not interested. I just want you to know that"
I nod "okay"
"When you left, I knew I wouldn't want to be dating anyone for a long time. If ever"
"Have you?"
"A few causal dates but nothing serious"

"I'm sorry I left Chris, I just needed too. I know you might not understand ever but I needed to do it for my peace of mind"
"I didnt understand but I do now. It's okay"
"Really?"
"Yeah. Just wish you would have said goodbye or even asked me to come with you"
"I did"
"No you didn't"
"I did, I left you a letter"
"I didn't get a letter"

"I left it in your room, I told your mum I left my sweatshirt there and I left it on your side table"
"I promise Kia I never got your letter"
"I don't...."
"It's okay. It was a long time ago and we've moved on"
"Yea. Can you help me out? My butts gone numb"
He laughs "of course"
He bends over to pick me up bridal style and I can't help but pull him into the bath.
"Shit!!!!"
I start laughing hysterically and he is flaying around in the water.

"What the fuck Kia!!"
"I'm sorry. I couldn't help it"
He gets out and I carefully stand up to get out too. He seems pissed off! Maybe I overstepped.
"Chris I'm sorry. I shouldn't have...."
Before I can say anything else he shoves a few ice cubes down my sports bra.
"Fuck!!!"
He stands there laughing just as I was a few minutes ago.
"Oh your dead Evans"
"Bring it Bennet"