Twilight Fan Fiction ❯ Silver ❯ Chapter 2

Silver

 

Chapter 2

 

All day long, Wanda had visitors. So many, in fact, that she got no extra sleep at all. First, Melanie barged in, big as the life she won back, like a baby tiger's mother. She was dressed in a kind of black tracksuit that showed off her athletic body, making Wanda jealous for just standing there. The only thing Wanda missed, aside from having a friend in your head all of the time, was the stamina Melanie had for every-day jobs. Pouting, Wanda thought of all of the silly jobs she was forced to endure because of this soft body. Melanie sat on her mattress and jabbered on about the planting and how Wanda really wasn't missed, they had enough help. As if that made Melanie feel any better.

Melanie finally left, sensing Wanda's frustration. She kissed Wanda on the cheek and told her to take a nap, she looked exhausted! Shortly after Melanie's visit, Jamie came in for a while, also filled with youthful energy.

“Melanie told me you passed out in the fields! Are you ok!?” he blurted as soon as his head cleared the opening to her “room”.

Wanda smiled, hoping it looked convincing. “I'm fine, Jamie. I just got a little hot. That's all. You would think I almost died, they way they make me stay in bed all day.” She cut herself off before she sounded too much like whining. Jamie smiled, and chattered on about all of the gossip of their dwelling. Doc was speculating which of the women in the group would get pregnant first, seeming as they had so much stability lately, and the rains had just stopped. Wanda blushed when Jamie said this, and looked down to hide it. Even if she was technically from another planet, she still knew exactly where babies came from, and how they came to be. Finally, Jamie was called away, probably to work in the fields, Wanda thought glumly.

Ian came in to check in no less than four times that afternoon, laughing each time at Wanda's “silly mood”. He brought her a meal each time, as well.

“Are you trying to make me fat?” she huffed as he brought in the fourth meal.

“Come on, babe, anyone would kill for a lie-in that lasted all day! You're lucky! Tomorrow you'll be back to work!” Ian purred into her ear, bringing the pink back into her pale cheeks.

Wanda ignored him.

Undeterred, Ian kissed her soundly each time, and left her in a thorough daze.”

Doc also came in to check on his only patient once or twice. He merely smiled, checked her vitals, and asked how she felt. Her pouting and complaining didn't work on him either. He just smiled and nodded saying things like “Yes, I know it's hard,” or “really?” Ug Doctors could be just AWFUL sometimes!

The last time he came to check on her, he told her she could go do the last meal of the day, if she felt like it. Wanda practically jumped out of bed, ready to race to the kitchens. Doc caught her, holding her back. “I don't think you need to go that fast, wait for a bit, and Ian will be down to walk with you,” he said, obviously not wanting her to be walking the halls by herself. Wanda huffed, but sat back down.

Ian finally came, and they walked to dinner together, holding hands. Wanda's euphoria, however, was cut short when Ian sat her down at a table and insisted on waiting on her like a child. Not wanting to cause another scene, she simply smiled and accepted it. Boy, was he in for it when they got back to their room.

Jeb stopped by their table just as Wanda took a huge bite out of her roll.

“See you're feelin better,” he said casually

Caught with a very un-manner amount of food in her mouth, she simply nodded, trying not to choke. Jeb laughed and sauntered off to get his own dinner.

 

Later that night, Wanda sighed with pleasure as she sank into the warm water of the bath-chamber. Nothing like a good soak to make a bad day go away, she thought. Leaning her head back, she focused on washing her hair. It was still covered in dried dirt and mud from passing out earlier that day. She grimaced as she felt the silt drifted out of her hair and was washed away by the moving water. Ew. She was really dirty.

Hair clean, she pulled out a brand new bar of soap she had gotten on one of their monthly raids. It smelled like raspberries. She loved that smell. She was just running the bar over her shoulders when she heard a voice at the mouth of the cavern. Squeaking, she dropped the bar of soap.

“Wanda?” It was Ian's voice.

“Yes? What is it? Did something happen?” she replied.

“Um, no. I was just wondering, um, if I could um, possibly join you? The last few words were said so quietly, she almost missed them. Blood rushed to her face.

“Y-yes!” she stuttered out. It was dark in the cavern, so she didn't have anything to worry about, right?

She could hardly make out Ian's form as he took off his work jeans and shirt. She got goose bumps just imagining what it would be like to even see him without his clothes on, she got all jittery and nervous. Quickly, she turned around, swirling the water around her shoulders. She sank down so her chin touched the water.

A slight splashing noise signaled Ian's entrance into the water. Ian giggled. “Wanda, where are you?” seemingly at ease all of the sudden. “I can't find you!” Wanda could hear him moving about the water, making small swishing noises as he searched.

“I'm right here,” she replied, barely above a whisper.

The swishing noises came closer, and a pair of strong, dense arms wrapped around Wanda's tiny frame. “I found you,” he whispered in her ear.

He pulled her to the edge of the pool where he sat, with her on his lap. All of his nervousness had disappeared, it seemed, because he wasted no time turning her around to face him. She shuddered at his closeness, loving the feel of his strong arms holding her tightly. He kissed her gently on the neck, gently moving down her shoulder. His hands traced her back.

“I was so worried about you today. I mean, you just fell over! I had no idea what happened!” he whispered, placing his forehead on her shoulder. “Please don't work in the fields anymore. I can't stand wondering if you're all right all of the time. Doc says he needs someone to help him in his part of the caverns. As planting starts, he gets busier. He wants you to be a sort of nurse for him. I know it isn't always near me, but you won't be washing dishes all of the time. Will you please think about it?”

Tears threatened. She feared if she said anything, she would cry, so she just nodded, knowing Ian would feel it. His response was immediate. He heaved a great sigh, and placed his searing lips on hers. Relief made him bold, as he hefted her closer to him, pressing them together.

Wanda all but melted into him. He was her life, her reason for staying on this planet. She would even betray her own kind for him. Of course she would do as he asked. Loving the feel of him, she was almost sad when he pulled away. In the dim light, she could see his radiant smile, eyes sparkling.

“Come on. Let's finish here and go back to our room.” That was all she needed to hear.