Accidental Lab Rat (Lab Rats Fanfic)

Chapter 45

Nikki's POV

My smile was held up by pride and the fact I didn't want Chase seeing me cry. Chase was accepted for this science prodigy week long trip. He would go to a town over and learn all this scientific stuff. It weighed my heart down at the thought of not having Chase by my side. But I have to allow Chase to build his dream of being a professional scientist. I will be there to cheer him on no matter what. I'm just really gonna miss him

"Is that all Chase?" Davenport asks as he comes back into the living room from putting Chases bags in the trunk. Chase and I were sat on the couch. I was leaned onto his shoulder. His arm was beside mine, holding my hand with loving grip.

"Yeah, that's it." He confirms as Davenport nods

"I'll bring you to the airport in a few minutes. Say your good byes." Davenport says as he heads back to the car.

Tasha walks over as Chase stands up. She squeezes him into a hug.

"Oh I'm gonna miss my baby boy!" She cried as she squeezes him tight.

"Tasha it's only a week" he assures her as he wraps both arms around her.

"You right, I'm sorry. " she says as she steps back and gives him some space.

Adam and Bree go in for Chases next goodbyes. But he word made me sad. Goodbye, I rather see you later. Whatever will power I had earlier to keep the tears back, was broken like a dam. I felt my tears start to slip and hastily walk into my room. I can't go through with this. I tried hard not saying good bye. And I wasn't comfortable with not having him when I wake up or go to sleep. When I get to my room I sit on my bed. Holding a pillow against it's will in my arms. Trying to stifle my thoughts and tears. I wanted Chase to go and learn. I wanna see him have that excited gleam in his eye that he gets when he's excited. I want to hear anything and everything about his adventurous time. I just wish he could do it without going away.

I gotta get myself together and not let him see me like this. A mess. I stand up and take a breathe before wiping under my eyes.

"Ok, I'm ready." I say under my breathe. I was about to walk to the door when it opened.

Chase was standing there with a comforting smile. I knew my eyes were shining but I put on a brave smile anyway.

"Come here" Chase says while opening his arms. I immediately go for the safety of his hold.

I laid my head in the nook of his neck. Enjoying his soft touch.

"Are you ok?" Chase asked, looking at me. I nod, not trusting my voice not to crack.

"It's only gonna be a week. You got Bree,Leo,Ally,and Adam if you need anything. And your welcome to call me anytime." He says with a smile, trying to make me feel better. It did.

" I know." I say wiping my cheeks to make sure nothing escaped my eyes.

Chase looked into my eyes, his smile making his eyes sparkle. He really was excited about this trip. So I will be too.

"Nikki, if this trip was longer then a week. I wouldn't go. It's hard enough knowing I can't see you for the week. But I know you'll be here when I get back. If I could bring you, I would." He assures me and I know he's telling the truth

"I know, I'll just miss you." I say looking at the ground as he takes both my hands in his.

"When you miss me, just look at your necklace." He says and I nod.

Chase POV

I was trying to be brave for Nikki. I kept my smile up even thought I didn't wanna leave her. Many what ifs, scrambled through my brain. What if something happens? What if she's hurt? What if she gets sick? What if she needs me at night? What if she has a nightmare and no ones there to comfort her? All these things rambled on and made me wish I didn't have to go. But I knew how much I wanted this and how much Nikki would want me to be happy.

"Are you gonna call?" She asks with a begging look in her big blue eyes I fell for.

"Of course! We can video chat too." I assure her as she smiles.

"Ok, just checking. I just wanna make sure I'm not worrying too much." She jokes

"Your fine." I assure her.

"C'mon Chase!" Davenport calls out

"Coming!" I respond.

I turn to Nikki who looks like she's trying to hold up her smile. I go for it and lean in, pressing my lips against hers in a sweet manner. I was Savoring every moment because I'll have to wait til next Monday to feel them again. We parted and that's when it hit me, that everything I was protecting,loving,and caring for was right in front of me and it will be a while til that happens again.

"I love you" I tell her and a tear slips from her eye.

"I love you too" she replies and I give her one last hug, which took everything in me not to keep going until time stops. And I let go and head for Davenports car.

I got into the black range rover and buckled up. I was in the passenger seat while Davenport was driving. I looked out the window and thought about this

"Am I making the right decision to go?" I ask Davenport. He smiles and pats my shoulder

"Nikki's in good hands. Don't worry about her. You'll see her soon. She'd want you to be happy." He says and it assures me that nothing will happen to her.

"I feel stupid, worrying too much on Nikki when I'll only be gone for a week." I say running my fingers through my hand.

"Don't be. You've saved her life, more then once. When stuff like that happens, you tend to worry that when you turn your back, that something might happen and you won't be there to save her that time. I understand what your going through. Nikki's great to have in the house. And as long as she's under the roof, nothing will happen." He assures me and I smile.

"Thanks"

"No problem. Just relax until we get there" he says and I settle my nerves and allow myself to fall asleep with dreams of a beautiful blonde with diamond blue eyes.

"Welcome to camp Ozaic!" A cheerful brunette greeting everyone. She looked to be in our grade. She was even getting some looks by some pretty nerdy looking guys. I feel sorry to be in her place.

"I'll be showing you to your cabin where you will spend a wonderful week with us." She says as she starts for the cabins.

The group got smaller and smaller as she sectioned off guys into certain cabins. And soon it was left to me,this big guy,and a small skinny guy.

"Ok, Chase,Ryan,and Brennan, this you guys cabin. I'll let you get settled." She allows us and we all walk in. Ryan, the big guy with muscles no nerd hear seemed to have,walked in with confidence and a cocky look. He took the top bunk while I took the bottom. Brennan, a boy with nothing but skin and bones, took a separate bunk. I started to unpack my stuff. The first thing I unpacked was a picture of Nikki I took when we were outside playing baseball. She was in Nike shorts,a short sleeved top,and a ponytail. She posed with the bat in her hands and a award winning smile. I put it on my night stand and go to start unpacking my clothes. I was about to finish when I heard.

"Hey, who's the babe in the picture?" In a deep voice. I look up and see Ryan. Looking at the picture of Nikki in a ungentlemen like manner.

"That 'babe' is my girlfriend." I say snatching the picture back and putting it on the stand where it belonged.

"Her?" He scoffed. "As if." I rolled my eyes. I didn't need to prove anything to him. "She looks more like a girl who'd go for me." He says with a cocky smile.

"Can we please talk about something else?" I say not wanting to hear him say anything that might get me mad enough to turn into Spike.

"Sure, so what is she? A cheerleader? Model?" I sigh with frustration and talk myself out of wanting to bang my head against a wall. This week should be interesting.

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(A/N) sorry this is so short but I finally came up with an idea that I can roll with. I got stuff planned for the next chapter and will start writing very soon.

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