The Morning After

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                My phone buzzing woke me up. I was laying across Noah my head resting on his right breastplate, my face facing up towards his. His left arm was slung over my back with his right hand holding mine. I opened my eyes and lifted my head, a smile automatically spreading across my face. My phone buzzed again and I slowly unwrapped myself from Noah.

                “Hello?” I said when I found my phone and picked up.

                “Willow! Where the hell are you?” Juniper said into the phone.

                “What?” I asked.

                “Everyone is looking around like crazy for you. Remember the guests are leaving and you like have to be there,” she explained.

                “I totally forgot,” I sighed. “Are they gone?” I asked.

                “Not yet but they’re going to be soon,” she replied.

                “Call me when they’re right about to leave,” I told her and hung up. I found my way to the bed and sat down on the edge while trying to find my clothes.

                “Leaving so soon?” Noah asked from behind me.

                “Jesus!” I yelped and looked behind me. He sat up and smiled at me. “I have to go,” I said as I put my panties and bra on.

                “What?” he asked.

                “I’m sorry, there are guests leaving and I have to be there and everyone is looking for me,” I muttered pulling my yoga pants and flannel shirt. Noah pulled on his boxers and walked over to where I stood. “This can’t happen again, you know that right?” I asked.

                “But, we’re sharing your room,” he chuckled.

                “I’m being serious Noah,” I sighed.

                “We’ll see,” he replied and kissed me. After he pulled away I left the room trying to find my way back. Up on the ground floor my phone started ringing again.

                “Yeah?” I asked.

                “Where are you?” June’s voice asked.

                “I’m on the first floor,” I told her. “I’m going to the lobby right now,” I told her.

                “You better run,” she said. I hung up and jogged the rest of the way to the lobby.

                “Willow, just in time,” Poppy said seeing me. I came to a stop and smiled.

                “So sorry, I was exploring,” I said with a smile. “It’s so sad to see you all leave,” I said looking at the Dragons’  family.

                “Hopefully we will return soon,” Jasper said with a chuckle.

                “We would love to have you back,” the King said.

                “It’s a long fly back. We’ll see you as soon as possible,” Jasper said as they headed to the door. We walked with them. Cal walked close beside me with a smile.

                “I hope we come back soon,” he whispered to me.

                “Yeah,” I replied. We reached the door and turned to face each other.

                “See you soon?” Cal asked.

                “Yeah, maybe I’ll come to visit,” I nodded.

                “That would be nice,” Cal smiled. I looked around quickly and then kissed his cheek.

                “Bye,” I said and stepped away. I went and stood next to Sheila staring at the Dragons’. Everyone said their goodbyes and then watched as the Dragons’ got into a car to drive to the airport. “Well, I kind had a rough night’s sleep so,” I said backing up.

                “Oh, Willow, David and I were planning on taking Poppy into Philly today, why don’t you join us?” Sheila asked looking over her shoulder at me.

                “That’s ok, I’m fine,” I said and turned.

                “No, Willow, you really should come with us,” David said looking at my back.

                “I really just want some more sleep,” I replied walking backwards and looking at them. “Have a nice time though,” I told them reaching the main staircase. I turned and jogged up the stairs. As I headed down the hall towards my door Demitri caught up.

“Hey Will?” Demitri asked stopping me.

“What’s up ‘Mitri?” I asked. “How’s June?”

“She’s good, she doesn’t remember anything about last night,” Demitri said with a small smile.

“Anything?” I asked to make sure.

“Nothing. It’s like the whole fight never happened,” he smiled.

“That’s great,” I smiled back.

“I know. I gotta go make sure she’s doing ok. I’ll see you later,” he said and then walked off. I began walking again with a smile on my face. At my door Jerold was giving me a sly smile.

                “Hey Willow,” he smiled.

                “Hi,” I replied cautiously.

                “How are you feeling today?” he asked.

                “Fine,” I replied.

                “A little sore?” he asked.

                “You’re so gross,” I said rolling my eyes. I opened my door and looked at him. “Stop,” I told him and closed the door behind myself. The shower was running and Noah was humming happily from in the bathroom. “Hey I’m back,” I told him entering the bathroom.

                “Oh good,” Noah replied. “Did Jerold say something to you as well?”

                “Yeah,” I chuckled moving the brush through my hair. “He does that a lot. You get used to it. Oh by the way, June doesn’t remember anything about what happened last night,” I said as the water shut off.

                “So what does that mean?” he asked.

                “It means you’re off the hook,” I replied as he stepped out smiling. “What’s got you in such a good mood?” I asked.

                “You,” he replied. I turned to face him and he took a step towards me. His lips touched mine and then he grabbed my neck. He held me against the sink kissing me rapidly. Noah lifted me so I was sitting on the sink. My hands moved all over his wet chest. Finally I pulled away breathing hard.

                “I have to shower,” I said catching my breath.

                “I don’t think you do,” Noah replied.

                “Very funny,” I sighed.

                “I can help you wash.”

                “Noah, go get dressed,” I said to him rolling my eyes. He kissed me again and then left the bathroom. I undressed and turned on the water.

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