Chapter Eleven- To Me Your Everything

A week before the release party…

“No, really. I can’t eat anymore.” Felicity said.

“No is not an option around here.” Diane Bass said. “Besides you’re too thin dear.”

Felicity laughed. “I guess I could eat a little more.”

The guys had been given the week before the album release since they would be so busy promoting it for the next month. Lance had taken Felicity home to meet his parents.

“Don’t force her Ma.” Lance said.

“We don’t force around here. Just suggest.” Diane said.

Lance rolled his eyes. Felicity smiled. It was nice to see Lance interacting with his family. It made her like him even more.

*****

“No.” Felicity said. “Stop it.”

Felicity woke with a start. She had been having a nightmare about Gwyneth and Lance. This whole plan was making her sick. Either way she would lose in this situation. Felicity got out of bed and headed down the hall to the room where Lance was sleeping. She quietly climbed into his bed and slid under the covers. Lance stirred and slowly opened his eyes.

“Hey sweetie. What are you doing here? Not that I’m not glad to see you.” he said.

Felicity tried to answer but she couldn’t. Tears slowly began to stream down her face.

A look of concern washed over Lance’s face. “Felicity?”

Felicity still didn’t answer she just scooted closer to Lance and he pulled her into his arms.

“Felicity.” Lance said wiping the tears off her cheeks with his thumb. “What’s wrong?”

Everything was wrong. The guy that Felicity had fallen for was going to hate her in about a week.

She finally stopped crying and regained a normal breathing pattern. “I just had a nightmare. Sorry to scare you.”

Lance stroked the back of her head. “Want to talk about it?”

She shook her head. “Not really. It’s silly.”

“You sure?” he asked.

“Yeah, umm…do you think I could just stay here tonight?” Felicity asked.

“Of course.” He said.

“Thank you.” Felicity replied snuggling against him.

“I could get used to this.” Lance commented.

Felicity giggled. “Me too.”

The pair was silent for a few moments.

“Felicity.” Lance said breaking the silence.

“Hmmm?” she asked sleepily.

“I love you.” He said.

Suddenly Felicity was very awake. This was not happening.

“Felicity?” Lance asked. “You awake?”

Felicity nodded. “I’m awake.”

She sat up on the bed and looked over at Lance.

“Could you say that again?” she asked quietly.

“I love you.” He told her.

Felicity smiled. “I love you too.”

Chapter 12