One in 2330 ~ Connor Bedard Love Story

32. Worries and Tears

~ Connor's P.O.V ~

Sophie had told me that she would call me last night, so I was concerned when she didn't. She usually always held her word, unless something bad happened to her.

It was early Sunday morning and I had to ask Alex and Kevin to teach me how to cook breakfast. Man, I really need to learn how to cook. I have no idea what I'd do without a roommate.

I was currently watching Alex make us breakfast bagels when my phone started buzzing.

"Yo, who is it?" Kevin asked, looking up from where he was frying bacon on the stove.

"It's...... Sophie........." I trailed off. Why was she calling me at this hour? It's about four in the morning in Vegas. Also, I knew her as someone who liked to sleep in any chance she got, so since her flight didn't leave for another four hours, there would be no reason she would be up at this hour.

"Dude, why's she calling at this hour? It's like four in the morning there." Alex pointed out.

"Yeah, I dunno, but I'm worried 'bout her." I sighed.

"Then answer the phone, you idiot!" Kevin practically shouted, almost tossing the plate of bacon onto the floor. 

"Jeez," I said, throwing my hands up in defence, "no need to shout."

I answered the call and put it on speaker, knowing that the guys were going to ask anyways.Although, the voice that I was expecting to hear was not the one on the other side of the call. 

"Hallo? Ist das das Telefon von Connor Bedard?" 

"Um...... yes.......?" I responded. I have no idea what this guy just said, but it sounded like German. Now, I didn't exactly know what that sounded like, as I don't speak it myself, but I have overheard Sophie talking with Lukas in German. "Sorry, but I don't speak German."

"Oh..... ya..... I forgot Lia iz zee only perzon on your team zat zpeaks German....." the guy on the other end chuckled. "I'm Tim Stützle. I'm Lia's friend. I'm just calling you to let you know zat zer haz been a change ov plans on Lia'z arrival."

"Oh, um..... is everything alright?"

"Phyzically, ya, but in reality, no." Tim sighed. "Don't tell her I told you guz thiz, but lazt night, chi caught Ridz cheating on her."

"Wow......." Kevin whispered, eyes wide. All I saw was red. How dare he do something like that, especially to someone as special as Sophie. I wanted to punch him in the face, beat it up like he broke Sophie's heart. She never needed him, not that she'll need anyone, but I was furious that he thought he could get away with something like him.

"I'm gonna kill him." I growled. I started getting up from my stool when Alex put his hand on my shoulder, preventing me from going anywhere. 

"How's Sophie doing right now?" Alex spoke up, asking the question we were all wondering but were too afraid to ask. 

"Chi's doing okay. Chi cried a lot, but I vinally got her to zleep, zo hopefully today will be a bit better." Tim explained. "Alzo, I scheduled a later flight for her, as I figured chi chouldn't have to ruch to fly back to Chicago."

"Okay, what time will the flight land?"

"It chould get in around four in your time, zo about ten hourz." Tim told me. "You guyz don't mind picking him up from the airport, do you?"

"No, of course not! We're happy to do it. Thank you so much for taking care of her, I know how close the two of you are. It means a lot to me and my friends." I thanked him, happy to know that she's in good hands. 

"It'z not a problem. I'll do anyzing for Lia." Tim replied before ending the call. 

"Can I kill him when we play Ottawa in February?" I asked the guys as soon as I knew that the call had ended. 

"No, Connor," Kevin sighed. "But, I wouldn't mind it if you gave him a few good checks into the board."

"What time is it?"

"There's about eight hours until her flight lands and two until practice." Alex told me, finally setting down breakfast at our dining table. 

"I just hope Sophie's doing alright."

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~ Sophie's P.O.V ~

I felt something prodding at my arm, but I didn't want to get up. I groggily opened my eyes to see Timmy poking my arm with his index finger, making me want to reach out and snap it off.

"Timmy, wenn du nicht sofort aufhörst, mich zu pieksen, schwöre ich dir, dass ich dir den Finger so stark brechen werde, dass er nicht mehr heilen kann." I sighed, rolling over on my side, pulling the covers higher and throwing another pillow over my head, trying to fall back asleep. -Timmy, it you don't stop poking me right now, I swear to God, I will break your finger so hard that there will be no healing it.-

"Sophie, du musst deinen Flug in vier Stunden erreichen, also musst du dich fertig machen." Timmy pointed out, making me groan in protest. -Sophie, you have a flight to catch in four hours, so you need to get ready.-

"Fein....." I sighed, hauling myself out of the bed. -Fine-

I felt like shit. My entire body ached, my eyes were sore, my mind felt fuzzy and all too soon, I started getting flashbacks of last night.

~His lips on hers~

~ The unstoppable tears ~

~ The pain and emptiness in my chest ~

Stop. Just, stop. Stop thinking about this and it will have never happened. 

I guess Timmy could see what was going on through my brain as he simply gave me a hug. He didn't ask any questions, didn't say everything was going to be okay, just hugged me.

"Thank you," I whispered, hugging him back. I didn't care that I switched back to English. All I was focusing on was how comforting it was to be hugged by Timmy. To know that no matter how bad my situation is, he will always be there for me.

"Of courze, Lia." Timmy replied. "Now, come on. You need to ztart packing or elze you're going to miz your flight."

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A/n

So, this was simply fluff, not really much to it except for Timmy showing his soft side and Connor's concern.

I know I said that this chapter was going to have Quinn in it, but I felt like I needed a transition chapter to lead into Quinn's visit. I promise that Quinn will be in the next chapter. I've been dying to write that chapter forever, so I'm so happy that I finally can.

I hope you guys liked this chapter and the next one will be up in a week.

-Skylor