I Dream Of You

Chapter Sixteen {Part Two}

A/N: Thanks for writing the part between Andy, Chaz, and Elijah @Stephanievazq28. I really appreciated it. Also this is a rather long chapter. ~ Mekayla.

Pauly was still rocking her best friend on the floor as she cried. She wasn't quite sure how long it had been, but it had been long enough that floor was starting to get uncomfortable. She spoke softly to her, "I'm going to put you down really quick before I pick you back up and carry you to your room."

Cher didn't say anything but she nodded in acknowledgement so she knew that she had heard her. After Pauly set her down and stood up, she held out her arms so it was easier for her to pick her up. Once she was picked up, she wrapped her arms around her neck and legs around her waist. The bump was in between them now, but Pauly still managed to make sure she wasn't going to fall.

Pauly made sure that they were both fine before she started moving towards Cher's room. It took her slightly longer than it would have if she was walking by herself, but she didn't mind. She finally made it would into the room before she sat her down on the bed. Cher was still crying, but it looked like she was starting to fall asleep. She watched her lay down on the bed after she was set down before grabbing a pillow which she assumed was the one that Andy used to sleep while he was there. She noticed that her eyes were closed as she said, "Holy crap, you really loved him."

Cher opened her eyes, even though she was starting to fall asleep. She spoke softly, just above a whisper, "Unfortunately, I still do."

She didn't mean that it was unfortunate that she still loved him, she was just trying to make it so people might be able to talk about him without her crying all the time.

She watched her close her eyes again. She kissed her head before she spoke softly, "Why don't you try to get some sleep, Cheralina. I'll be just out in the living room."

She was about to turn to leave when she felt her grab her hand. She turned attention back to her. Cher opened her eyes once more to look at her. She said, "Will you spoon me?"

Cher paused, "I got used to falling asleep that way because he uh, he uh."

Pauly noticed that she was starting to cry again when she had finally stopped. She said, "Hey, no need to get yourself worked up. Of course, I'll spoon you."

She got on the bed with her, getting close to her. She put her arm over Cher's side, she was unsure where she wanted her to put her hand. She said, "Cheralina, do you want my hand on or under your bump?"

Without opening her eyes, she said, "On please."

She placed her hand on her bump, getting comfortable knowing that she wouldn't be going to sleep with Cher, but would be in this position until she fell asleep. She smiled when she felt the baby lightly kicking at her hand.

It was a few minutes later when she saw that Cher's breathing had evened out, indicating that she had finally fallen asleep. She stayed there for a few more minutes to insure that she was completely asleep. She moved from her spot and brought her head towards Cher's stomach. She spoke softly, "Hey sweet girl, it's Aunt Pauly. I know that Mama is really sad right now, but I know, no, I promise that she'll be better soon. I don't know what's going to happen between her and your daddy, but know that you are so loved by everyone that knows about you. She loves feeling you move, so keep it up, okay?"

She carefully and quietly got out of bed before walking towards the living room. She needed to make a few calls before she did anything else. As she was sitting down on the couch, she was already dialing the first number. She waiting for a few rings before she heard them answer, "Hello?"

She said, "Hey Meryl."

She paused, "I was just calling to tell you-"

Meryl cut her off, "I already know what you were going to tell me Pauly. I can't believe what happened. How is she doing?"