Liz Whats Wrong With You?

Cold Winds And Funny Memories

"Jake open up. It's cold out here and it's raining." I banged on our hotel door. Apparently he wasn't back yet. Well maybe Ash and CC was. No. I shouldn't bother them. I stumbled down the stairs, sniffling and coughing. I bumped into an older looking guy and almost lost balance. He grabbed my arm, helping me catch it again.

"Thank you sir." I managed to couch out.

"My pleasure. Do you need help young lady?" He asked kindly.

"No. My boyfriend will be here any moment. I can wait." I responded. "Have a good night."

"You too." He waved goodbye and disappeared into the dark night. I rushed down the steps to the parking lot that was flooded with water. I sloshed through the puddles to my car. I was trembling and my keys slipped out of my hands, falling to the muddy puddles below. I dropped to my knees on the pavement, feeling my stockings rip and the burning feeling of cuts ripping open.

I whimpered as my hands fumbled across the harsh rocky surface for my keys. I found them, pulling them into my lap and studying my palms and the cuts that gushed little beads of blood. I leaned against the car and pulled my legs from under me. I ran a frustrated hand through my hair, pushing my bangs out of my face. I pulled my hair into a ponytail and closed my eyes. I was dirty and soaked, sitting in a puddle by the car.

I honestly wanted to die. My mind flashed to a memory. I was ten, Andy was twelve. It was summertime and we were all in the back yard. Andy had the bright idea to teach me how to ride a bike. I remember setting down unsteadily on the bike and dad whispered in my ear, "I won't let go." He pushed me and held on but then he let go. Andy ran beside me smiling before I hit a rock. I fell off and smacked my face into the dirt. I remember seeing blood and crying but Andy was right there till dad and mom came. We went inside and got me cleaned up then ate ice cream and watched movies. I smiled. I was drifting off to sleep by this point. The coldness made me numb and I just listened to the rain as it pattered on my roof. Like mine and Andy's would early in the morning when we were little toddlers. Everything turned to a grayish haze. Then went black as coal.

"Liz? Oh god. Liz get up." A male voice said. It sounded far off in the distance but I knew that was imagination lying once again.

"Andy, dude we have to get her inside. She's shaking really bad and she's soaked." This voice I didn't recognize.

"Where's Jake man?" Another mystery voice added. Jake wasn't here?

"He left to get Liz's stuff from moms. He said he'd be back in an hour." Andy responded.

I felt someone slip there arm under my knees and around my torso. The rain ran down my face and covered me. I was so numb. I couldn't feel anything.

"We'll go to Ash and CC till he comes back." Andy said from above me somewhere. I hope he was the one carrying me.

I heard a heavy knock. "CC open the door." Nothing happened. "CC I swear if you or Ashley doesn't open this-."

"Chill man. Come in. Wait is she okay?" Ashley, for once, sounded worried. I was placed on something soft and fluffy. To soft to be a couch. Bed I'm guessing.

"I don't know. She's cut up. Soaked from head to toe and dirty. Plus she's freezing. Got any towels and a t-shirt I can use. That dress is only making it worse." Andy said.

"Yea. Here. Take this rag and go in the bathroom. See if some warm water might help." CC responded seriously. Even though I torture him daily he still cares I know. We're all family and that's all that matters in the end.

Once more I was picked up and carried around. I was placed in what seemed like the bathtub. That being my guess because it was hard and my ankle hit a faucet. I'm tiny but not sink bathing tiny. Andy removed my shoes and stockings since the stocking are basically knee high socks but thin like panty hose. He wet something in the sink and moments later I felt the hot, damp rag run over my right knee. I opened my eyes and watched as Andy cleaned the cuts on both my knees then finished cleaning my legs the best he could.

"I'm cold Andy." I croaked. Great. I was getting sick. Andy jumped. Apparently caught off guard. He grabbed a towel and the t-shirt.

"Can you stand?" He asked.

"My legs are numb." I responded.

"I can handle this. I've seen you naked more than once. We had gym together every year through high school." Hunter said from the door way. Jordan stood beside her. "I'll help to. Go in there for a minute Andy." She stated bluntly. Andy walked out unwillingly.

Hunter unzipped my dress while Jordan stood me up. I dropped it to the floor and Hunter dried me off. I slipped the t-shirt over my head and grabbed the towel from Hunter, deciding to dry my hair before I became ill with the flu or worse. Jordan walked me out of the bathroom carefully and helped me onto Ashley's bed. He smiled at me as I climbed under the covers to try and warm my numb body.

"I knew you'd end up in my bed one day." He laughed.

"In your dreams lover boy." I threw a pillow at him. I noticed that Jaime and Vic sat on the couch talking to Andy who was sitting on the coffee table. CC sat at the end of the other bed while Jordan and Hunter shared the top half.

"What the heck were you doing out there Liz? It's freezing cold and raining. Don't you have the key to your room?" Andy fussed at me. I blushed, embarrassed at the looks I was getting. My cheeks burned.

"No I don't. I was actually hoping I'd die. I was afraid to call you or Jake and I didn't want to bother dumb and dumber here. I dropped my keys but instead of getting up I just laid there." I responded calmly.

"You had me worried. Then seeing you like that... I thought you were dead. But it's okay now. You aren't so it's okay. I called Jake. He's on his way." Andy got up and so did Hunter, Jordan, Jaime, and Vic. Andy placed a kiss to my forehead.

"I love you. Get some sleep." He whispered softly.

"I love you to Andy." I couldn't tell him all I was thinking about out there was him. That when I literally felt like dying he was the first thing on my mind. It wasn't easy saying things like that. It might scare him. They left and me, CC, and Ash talked a little before Jake came. He ended up picking me up bridal style, me giggling the whole time we walked to our hotel room.

"So you're my knight in shining armor?" I smiled as he laid my down on our bed.

"I guess so. And that my darling makes you a damsel in distress or just a lucky princess." He replied smiling. He laid down beside me and I rolled to face him.

"I'm just a lucky girl." I smiled. I wrapped my arms around his neck, legs around his waste and pulled him closer. I really was tired and still a little cold. Oh well he can get over it.

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Sorry if it sucks. I tried. Hope you like it though. Thanks for being patient. ~ Taylor