Sep 22, 2006 13:48
Cassie steps through the closet in her dorm room. Once again it's empty. It makes sense, really..if Amber wasn't here when they left last time and time freezes then she shouldn't be here when they return. Right?
Probably best not to think about that too much.
earth,
billy
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"Love you."
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"Love you."
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When they arrive at his place, he snags his stuff and the keys and lets them in.
"Make yourself at home."
He sets up his computer and the preset spellcards he spent time researching.
He takes a deep breath and looks at her.
"How are you?"
Procrastinating? Never!
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"..I am fine."
Beat.
"How are you?"
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Then he sighs.
"Nervous? A little."
He reaches out for her.
"Just kind of worried. I have done this kind of thing before, but not on your world. Feeling a little... anxious is all."
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"It's okay.
I'm sure you can do it."
She kisses the back of his neck lightly.
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"Okay... this could take a little while."
He turns and kisses her, then sets up, beginnign final preparations.
Then, he is ready.
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Voice soft, "Do you want me to stay with you or should I go put our groceries up?"
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But.
This is magic. And. Logically magic is different. And. Possibly this is normal for magic.
So. Perhaps just a little fretting and save the hard core worry for later. Yes, that sounds like a good idea.
Decision made, she goes searching through hall closets and bed rooms and returns with a light blanket and pillows. She carefully puts a pillow under his head, lays down behind him, and puts the blanket over them both. She snuggles in close to him and closes her eyes.
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