I Love Him But I Can't (Scallison)

We're A Team

"Hello," Scott said sleepily beside me.

I had no desire to open my eyes and I could tell he was on the phone. The female voice was the exact one from the front desk.

"Mr. McCall, I'm sorry to have woken you but there is a Lydia Martin who is here to see you. She won't take no for an answer. She's not family. Shall I call for security?"

"No, send her up."

"Right away sir."

"Oh, Ms. Gould, please let all visits up. Especially my girlfriend. Just for future reference."

That brought a smile to my face.

"Yes sir."

Scott hangs up and I feel the bed shift. Scott kisses my forehead and I open my eyes.

"I'm sorry. Did I wake you?"

"Nah, I was just didn't want to open my eyes. Guess I won't have anymore trouble visiting you from now on."

"You heard that?"

"Yeah. It was sweet." I notice a dry tear streak on his cheek so I wipe it gently. "You ok?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. I'm sorry I lost it. I shouldn't have broken down like that."

I sit up and kiss him softly. "You're allowed to break down every now and then. I don't think any less of you for doing it. In fact, I think you're an even better guy for not being afraid to show emotion."

"I love you. You're so understanding and I'm the luckiest guy in the world."

A banging on the hotel door came a second later, just as we were leaning in for another kiss. Scott kisses my forehead quickly.

"She'll just bust down the door if I don't open it."

I nod and go brush my teeth while Scott let's Lydia in. When I walked back inside, Lydia was sitting next to Scott on the couch. A space between them was left for me.

"I figured you stayed when you didn't come home." Lydia said with a smile before turning to Scott. "You doing alright?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. What about you?"

"I'm fine."

Scott nods and says "I'm gonna go brush my teeth."

He leaves and Lydia shakes her head.

"How was last night. Did he actually sleep?"

I nod. "Yeah, the whole night. What about you? I know you've been having trouble sleeping yourself."

"Stiles stayed last night. I hope you don't mind."

"Nah, it's fine. If it helps you sleep, he's welcomed over anytime. Just try not to let my parents find out."

"Thanks. It just, he really does help me sleep."

"I get it. Whenever I'm upset, Scott helps me calm down. Even if it's just a text message from him."

"I get it." Lydia then glances towards the bathroom. "Scott, are you alright? I didn't even hear the water stop running."

The faucet water stops and Scott walks out. Pale as a ghost and looking like he'd collapse at any second.

"Scott," I said standing quickly. "What's wrong?"