our first summer

asleep

over the weekend, david and liza have been distant. not by choice really but because liza and joe went on a small trip to florida for a few days. liza insisted that she had to go with him only because david insisted he was fine and wouldn't need her.

totally exhausted and starving, liza walks into the restaurant, her suitcase trailing behind her. she attracts the attention of 7 year old toby who's sitting at a table colouring in dinosaur pictures.

"liza's back" he yells happily as his little feet carry himself towards her. despite being exhausted, liza finds some energy to be able to hug the mini david. she places a gentle kiss on his head before sitting on the bar stool at the counter.

"i need to sleep" she announces to michelle who's doing stock take. the middle aged woman quirks a brow at the young girl.

"well why are you here if you need to sleep" she laughs.

"because i'm also starving and in desperate need of a grilled cheese sandwich" she smiles, hoping michelle gets the memo. she must because she rolls her eyes playfully before scurrying back into the kitchen.

laughter and people talking fill liza's ears as the door to the restaurant opens. she looks over her shoulder to see her friends and instantly groans. she wasn't planning on seeing anyone until tomorrow. she's too tired and moody to talk. hopefully they don't see her.

"liza!"

never mind.

gabbie and zane make their way over to the brown eyed girl swiftly. they're holding hands and look very anxious.

"hi guys what's up?" liza asks, trying very hard not to fall asleep.

"oh nothing really. are you glad to be back?" zane asks her while taking a sip of his lemonade. gabbie takes the glass from him and takes a sip too. either liza is going crazy from being so tired or the two of them are that kind of couple. she doesn't have time to care right now though.

michelle returns from the kitchen with a brown paper bag filled with liza's grilled cheese sandwiches, ice tea, napkins and a slice of cake for later. liza smiles thankfully at her as she reaches for her wallet.

"put that thing away and go home. you aren't working tomorrow or tonight" she informs her. what does she mean liza isn't working? of course she's working. it's on the shift sheet.

"why not?" she questions, taking the bag in her hand. michelle doesn't say anything at first but then she does.

"because i've been informed to not give you those shifts. now go! get some sleep" she demands. liza does as she's told as always and leaves but not before giving toby another hug and promising to take him to the beach tomorrow.

on her way out, liza's tiredness shows heavily as she bumps into someone unexpectedly. she apologizes before looking up.

"hi" she sighs happily when her eyes come into contact with his deep brown ones. david's smiling. actually he's glowing and his arms are already grasping her in a hug.

"how was florida?" he asks her, still holding her tightly. he's missed her this weekend. she missed him more.

"it was great. hey can i tell you all about it later? it's just i'm really tired and need food asap or else i'll fade away to nothing" she chuckles, trying to keep her eyes open. david no longer has a smile spread across his face. he's now concerned for her.

"sure. come on i'll take you home" he tells her while grabbing her suitcase with his left arm and taking her hand with his right one. she doesn't object because there's no way he would listen to her and there no way she wants him to leave.

they get in the car and liza starts to eat her sandwich, braking little parts off occasionally and feeding them to david whenever they're at a stoplight. she takes out her ice tea and gulps it quickly. her eyes start to close as she leans her head on the window. she's never felt this relaxed while being in a car before and she doesn't know if it's just because she's tired or if david's presence has something to do with it. she's going to take a wild guess and say the second option.

when david pulls up to her house, he helps get her luggage inside. liza thanks him as he does.

"okay. text me when you're awake" david tells her, kissing her head. he starts to make his way back outside but liza grabs his hand. worried, david turns around with a confused look.

"can you stay with me. i really need a cuddle" she pouts. she's missed him so much and the last thing she wants is for him to leave. she might also have a better chance of actually falling asleep if he's with her.

david being well david, does as she asks and closes the door. he follows the tired girl upstairs to her neat and tidy bedroom. liza takes off her sweatshirt and falls onto her bed, laughs coming from the both of them. david wants to be respectful so as she lays under the comforter, he lays above but liza isn't comfy.

"you know. you can come under. i don't bite" she mumbles against her pillow. david is hesitant for a moment but liza tugs at the sheet, her way of telling him to hurry up.

he smiles as their legs intertwine, his arms wrap around her waist and shoulder and she lays with her head on david's chest. her new favourite place to be. liza's nose fills with his scent that she can't get enough of and david listens to her small quiet snores with a smile.

and together they both lay there. falling asleep. both of them in complete and utter love with each other.

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hiii! i haven't edited this's what a shocker.

this was like a filler chapter but not really but okay

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