Is this real life? BOOK 1

Chapter 9

The killer bug turned out to be Covid 19. It became a global pandemic, it took thousands of lives.
Louise and Brendon were still in lockdown. Louise found living with Brendon was a lot different than she thought.
Brendon would go into his studio to work on new music. He would be in there for hours. Sometimes he didn't even come to bed. Louise felt so alone and didn't know how to approach the subject with Brendon. Anytime she had tried to talk to Karl, it ended in a beating. Louise knew that Brendon was nothing like Karl, but she was still nervous. They still hadn't had their first fight,yet.

It was a rainy Thursday afternoon. The pandemic was at its peak. The thunder crashed above the house. Louise had always hated the thunder, since she was a child. She had a blanket around her. Bogart was cuddled up too. As the storm got closer, the crashes and flashes became more frequent. Louise didn't know what to do. Run out to the studio or hide under the dining table. Tears fell down Louise's face as she made the split second decision to hide under the table. She wrapped the blanket around herself and put her fingers in her ears, sobbing uncontrollably.
The next thing she knew 2 arms came around her. Brendon smoothed her hair back from her face looking at her with deep concern on his face.
"Shh baby. Its OK. I am here." Brendon said to her. Louise calmed a little and realised that the storm was moving away. They both came out from under the table and walked over to the couch.
"It's ok. It's moving away now" Brendon said as he kissed the top of her head, whilst holding Louise.
Louise felt a lot better after 10 minutes or so.
"Brendon, we need to talk."' Louise said.
"Of course Lou. What is it? "
Louise then explained how she felt and that although she knew how important making music was to him, she felt so alone. Brendon was taken aback, he had no idea Louise was feeling this way.
"I am so sorry babe. I will try and use my time better" Brendon said, rubbing Louise's arms for comfort.
"I get that you need to create new music, but I also need time with you too." Louise said.
Brendon thought for a few minutes then said. "How about I work during the day, with the exception of thunderstorms, and evenings,I am all yours. Oh and Friday night is date night. I know we can't go anywhere, but we will make do."
Louise looked at Brendon and kissed him. "I have the best boyfriend" She smiled.
Brendon said " you know you can talk to me about anything baby, at any time."
"I know". Louise got up from the couch. She took Brendons hand and led him to the bedroom.
"Oh my, Miss Wenno, are you about to seduce me?"
"I believe I am, Mr Urie"