Room 502 | Afternoon | Sunday | March 11

[therewaslife]

The weirdness of the island hadn't touched Bod this time around. For that, he was glad. He hadn't even ventured far from his room thus far. He'd gone out and gotten himself some food and a drink but he was back on his bed, sprawled out on his back with a book in one hand. He hadn't had a lot of time lately to just sit and read and he'd fallen behind.

So, he was going to rectify that this weekend. He'd already gone through three books and was currently working on his fourth. His phone was nearby though, able to be easily accessed if needed but he was otherwise feeling and looking like the quintessential lazy teenager.

[Mostly for a phone call but open post (though the door's closed)!]

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[vanillajello]

Kate was having one of her hardest weeks this year. And that was saying something, if you looked at how 2011 had been for her so far, and it still refused to be over.

So, when she dialed Bod's number today, she really was just looking for some easy, happy conversation with someone she loved and who didn't necessarily know about the amount of shit her family was currently in.

Selfish, probably. But needed.

[therewaslife]

It didn't take long before Bod was picking up his phone and smiling at the name that appeared there. He closed his book, smiled and answered the phone with a, "Hullo there, you. I've been missing you lately."

[vanillajello]

"Hullo," Kate replied, and didn't have to force a smile. "I've been super busy." Hey, that wasn't even a lie! "I've missed you."

[therewaslife]

"Super busy?" he asked curiously. "You have been taking some time to rest and relax, haven't you? Don't burn yourself out with your new job immediately."

[vanillajello]

"I won't, I promise." She could however not really make the same kind of promise concerning the rest of what was going on. "How's stuff in Fandom? Last I heard seemed to be pretty mellow."

[therewaslife]

"If the radio reports are correct, there's something afoot this weekend but I've been unaffected," he said, sounding relieved. "So, I've just been taking some time to enjoy some books and relax. It hasn't felt like I've had the chance lately."

[vanillajello]

Well hello there, even more reasons to use in convincing herself he didn't need to be dragged into this. Yet, anyway.

"Lucky you," she said. "Relaxing is a majorly awesome idea, and I approve of it."

[therewaslife]

"If you're having issues with relaxing, perhaps a visit of some type is in order," Bod said, propping himself up a little more on his pillows. "I could help you with that."

[vanillajello]

"... Yeah," Kate decided, after a pause. "Yeah. In a few days." Guess what unfortunate social event was in a few days. Just guess. "I'm way overdue for a visit anyway, and I miss you."

She'd already said that. It didn't matter.

[therewaslife]

"I miss you too," Bod said, smiling into the phone. "I really do. It's been too long and I want to hold you again."

[vanillajello]

Kate had to sigh a little at that. But it was a good sigh. Better than the other ones this week.

She closed her eyes and burrowed further into the blankets in their bed. She'd just come to take a private breather in Charmaine's house, even if she'd been spending most of her time next door. "I want you to hold me again too," she murmured.

[therewaslife]

"You should make that visit happen soon, then," Bod said quietly, smiling. "And I will. I'll hold you and I won't let go."

[vanillajello]

"Thanks," she replied, and felt thankful it didn't affect her voice that she'd kind of almost teared up there for a second. "Hey, uh, um... Haven't the Oscars already happened over there?"

She was pretty sure he wouldn't even know, but she wanted to change the subject slightly.

[therewaslife]

"I...don't know," Bod said apologetically. "Perhaps? I could look it up for you, if you'd like."

[vanillajello]

"It's a... late February thing, I think," Kate said, helpfully. "Isn't it like March there already?"

[therewaslife]

"It is," Bod said, nodding. "So, perhaps it already has happened? I can use my computer to look it up, though. I don't pay much attention to that sort of thing, as you know."

Such a nerd.

[vanillajello]

Snort. "Yeah, I know." Neeerd. "I just thought, like... maybe you could get it, like, burned on a dvd or something," she explained, "and we could watch it when I come over."

Making fun of people's dresses and complaining about not having seen any of the movies sounded like it could be therapy-like.

[therewaslife]

"I'm sure I could do that," Bod said, nodding. "Of course. I'll do my very best to find it and then I'll obtain a copy. And then you can explain everything to me so I know what's going on."

[vanillajello]

Kate snickered. "It's not actually that hard to follow, you know. Not that I won't still be doing a running commentary anyway. That's the best part!"

[therewaslife]

"I know it might not be that hard to follow but I also don't keep up with movies and the like that closely so your running commentary will be helpful in that respect," Bod remarked. "And also, I've missed just hearing you talk about things of which I know nothing about."

[vanillajello]

"Of which there are many," Kate teased. "Your lack of pop culture knowledge astounds me."

[therewaslife]

"And that's why I have you, Cuddle Bunny," Bod teased with a laugh. "To educate me on the many things I don't know."

[And to the store I go finally!]

[vanillajello]

"Is that my only function?" Probably not. She was snickering. "Wow, that's sad."

[BRING ME CANDY.]

[therewaslife]

"It's entirely your only function," Bod lied, sighing sadly. "It's completely all your good for."

[vanillajello]

"Really?" Kate snorted. "Really? That's the only thing? Nothing else?"