Stage Fright

Chapter 33 ~ Sick

Josh

I can't believe the weekend I'd just had, I couldn't believe I got to see my mom or that I went on this small vacation with Heather. It had been completely surreal.

We got back sort of late on Sunday, mom drove us to the airport and gave Heather an me a big hug. She went on for a while on Saturday about how wonderful she was and what a good fit she thought she was for me. She said Heather was welcome back anytime, I hope she didn't say that to Heather or she'd have us flying down every weekend.

Once we got in I just stayed with Heather, I had some clean clothes and everything I needed to leave from there for school the next day. I really liked sleeping with her, she'd always sleep so close, if she woke up half-way through the night, she'd kiss my shoulder or cheek and then settle in next to my side again.

The day at school was almost impossible, one thing had become insanely clear, Heather and I had become a lot closer over the weekend. I wanted to be a lot closer with her all the time now, but for the day at school, we couldn't go near each other really.

Monday when we got to rehearsal she walked me into the back hallway behind the auditorium and kissed me. I didn't need any persuasion, I gladly pressed her against the wall until we heard footsteps getting closer. But it was really all either of us needed, just enough too keep going.

We had to go our separate ways last night, she brought me back to her house to pick up my stuff and then begrudgingly drove me home. We had a lot of homework to do after a weekend of fun and we were trying to keep healthy distance. 

"Josh!" Dad called as I came through the door. "Welcome home, your mom just hung up with me." He said and I smiled. "So tell me everything."

"We had a really amazing trip." I admitted. "I....I think Heather and I are getting closer."

"Your mom said something similar, she said it looked like you two were really happy together." He told me and I rolled my eyes.

"Mom really can't keep a secret to save her life." I mumbled and he laughed.

"So, are you two together now?" He asked and I shrugged.

"Well sort of. We can't really be together until the show is over......but if you asked her she'd tell you we're together." I said, feeling happy and he smiled.

"Guess it's not so one sided after all huh?" He teased and I laughed bringing my bags upstairs to unpack. No I guess not.

Then I had to sleep alone in bed, she wasn't here to hold tightly or kiss before I fell asleep. I was getting addicted to Heather. I dreamt about our weekend together, what it really would have been like if I hadn't said no on Saturday afternoon. 

Today was Tuesday, I didn't get anywhere near enough sleep last night. Today wasn't really looking up, we didn't usually see each other on Tuesdays that often. Only in passing for the most part, but I didn't see her in homeroom.

She wasn't anywhere as near as I can tell. That was strange, she didn't normally cut classes. We didn't even have rehearsal today so there was no chance I'd see her there either. After lunch I give in and text her, hoping that she was alright.

*Hey, I miss you*

Okay very, very clingy, I cringe slightly and send another one after it.

*I haven't seen you today, I just want to make sure you're alright :)*

There that's a lot more normal, I didn't need to know where she was but if something was wrong I certainly wanted to help her. I barely wait a minute before I get an answer.