Footprints in the Sand---Skye attn Nate/any

[skyeturner]

Skye had taken a few days off of school. She hadn't been sleeping well at all, nightmares and added stress were making that really difficult. Mark and Cindy were naturally concerned, and had already taken her into see their personal doctor. She was given some sleep mediation, some anti-anxiety pills and some counseling sessions were set up.

She hadn't gone to school Wednesday as well, and that afternoon found her wandering around town. Part of her wondered if her father was going to show up, and that thought was part of the nightmare issue. She lived in constant fear that he was going to return. Just thinking about it set her stomach in knots.

The sun was out, and Skye found herself sitting out at a bench near the beach. She had grabbed a fruit smoothie from one of the nearby stands and was absently sipping at it. Her mind wandered to a million and one things. She hadn't even seen Nate in days, and while she trusted him, she wondered if he'd moved on cause she was such a hot mess. She sighed, toying with her straw.

[Nate Kane]

Nate had been worried. HE called Skye's everyday and her foster parents said she needed time. Time? for what? Why was she missing school, why did she need time? Nate needed to know. What the hell was going on with his girlfriend and why was he not able to talk to her. He could not even get her on her cell phone. He was slowly becoming quite in sane thinking what could have happened to Skye. It got so bad Trixie slapped him cause he was driving her nuts.

When Wednesday afternoon approached Nate went no mercy on her foster parents and demanded to know where Skye was so he could talk to her and know she was okay.Nate found out where she had gone and went to go find her. He sped like a demon. No shock there. He was always speeding, but this time it was with a purpose. He was going to find his girlfriend.

He looked all around for her. He walked up the beach and looked everywhere. Where the heck was she? Right as he was about to call her phone again he spotted her. Nate ran right over to her. She looked okay. Not hurt at all. So what was going on? "I am glad I found you, you have had me worried sick you know that." Nate said to her.

[skyeturner]

It wasn't until Nate actually sat down on the bench next to her that she realized he was there. Once she did though, her face lit right up and a real smile was seen. Not one of those *I'm alright* smiles, a genuine one. Mark had said that a young man had tried to call a few times over the last few days, but she had not been told that until this afternoon. They had really just wanted her to rest as much as she could, get used to the new meds as well. She'd been planning on calling Nate back later that evening, but it looks like he had beat her to the punch.

"Hey you.." She smiled. "I'm sorry..I didn't mean to worry you..and please don't get mad at the fosters.." She took a sip of her smoothie. Damn meds gave her dry mouth something wicked. "Doctors orders were to keep me quiet and try to rest as much as I could. I've been having some really nasty nightmares and stuff since the other night..not sleeping..really on edge all the time..just a real mess." It had been strange, she hadn't really experienced anything of that sort right after the accident. Her therapist said it might have something to do with her ability to trust someone and all that nonsense..she wasn't too sure. She did know that she'd had a really fantastic time that night on their date, one that had ended with her losing her virginity to him.

"Considering I go back to school in the morning, it's probably a safe bet that you can come over or call now." She leaned over, kissing his cheek softly. "I didn't mean to worry you."

[Nate Kane]

Nate wrapped an arm around her slender body and pulled her closer, "You call that a kiss. Let me show you how it is done." He leaned in and placed a passionate kiss on her lips, that left them both gasping for air when it was done. He smiled at her and brushed some hair out of her face. "I will always worry about you. I am not mad at them, i just wish I had known. I drove Trixie nuts with worry. I like knowing you are okay, especially if I do not see you for days."

Nate was not a clingy guy, but not seeing someone for a days and not talking to them, well you would worry too. He knew Skye had been through a lot, so perhaps that was the reason behind the extra worry. Still he just wanted something to tell him she was safe at the Foster parents house. He would be in a horrible place if anything ever happened to her. Besides Jay and Trixie, Skye was his life. Nate needed them in his life to keep him grounded.

"Good cause if you did not show up to school tomorrow I would have come over, demanding to know what was going on. Can i take you to dinner? You hungry...cause you know me...i am always starving for food and attention from you." He kissed her again smiling.

[skyeturner]

Skye slid into his arm easily, she'd always fit so well there. Her tiny dancer's frame against his larger, more muscular one. It was honestly her favorite place to be. She felt safe there. Skye knew that Nate would die before he let anyone hurt her again. A playful smile curled her paleish lips before she gave into the deeper, more passionate kiss. It left her breathless, her pulse racing in her chest. Such a wonderful feeling.

"I can only guess that Marc did not realize who you were when you called..he's been so busy with my issues and work lately that he must not have put the name Nate together with my boyfriend Nate." She smiled, trailing her figners down his strong jaw. Nate was her rock, her foundation, her world. She was simply glad that he was able to do the monogamy thing.

"You can pick me up in the morning if you like..to ensure that I do not have to either walk or have one of the foster parents drive me." She offered. "Dinner sounds good..I'm not sure how much I will eat though, these new mood stabilizer meds kinda kill the appetite...and you can have all the attention you want from me."

[Nate Kane]

"Well what you don't eat I am sure I will. I am a growing boy after all. I need all the food I can get and it gives me a reason to eat a lot in front of you." He said smiling. He always tried to make Skye laugh. Her laughter was nice to hear given everything. "I um...might not have given my name exactly. I kind of called and just demanded to talk to you...giving my name did not come up...although now that I think about it, perhaps I should have." He gave her a boyish grin.

"I shall be there bright and early. And by that I mean I will show up on time." He winked at her. Nate was one of those guys who hated to wake up early. He loved his beauty sleep. Yet school was school and like Skye he must go. Besides Nana was very anal about that thing. All kids had to go to school with lunch money.

"OR we can go and grab something light. That way you can eat and it will be okay." He said to her softly. "I am easy, you know that. All I need is attention and I am very easy both behind closed doors and out." He winked. He smirked at her. "I am glad you are okay. You have made me fall for you Skye....and I am not about to lose you."

[skyeturner]

"I'm sure you won't have any problems taking what I don't finish. I just don't want you to spend a lot of money on dinner if I'mnot gonna eat a whole lot." Skye said, giving him a warm smile. That smile turned into a sigh and a shake of her head. "No wonder he didn't tell me that you called..he just said some guy called." She smiled, despite his being a goofball. "Unless they know who is calling, they aren't letting anyone talk to me..for all they knew..you could have been Brian."

Skye gasped. "You mean you are actually going to drag your ass out of bed at a resonable time and actually pick me up on time?" She teased him. Nate was actually pretty good about being on time, not because he left early enough but because he sped like a demon.

"Something light could work..but if you're hungry Nate..please..eat ok? Don't let my lack of appette stop you." She smiled, moving to sit with her back against his chest. Skye pulled his arms around her and leaned back against him. "I know you're very easy..I have no complaints about the other night.." She grinned. "I am not going to lose you either..I'm really glad things are working out."

[Nate Kane]

Nate smirked but then frowned, "Has he tried to call? If he has you need to tell me. I won't let that punk aanywhere near you, let alone calling you." Just the mere thought of Brian coming near Skye pissed Nate off. He would not let that man threaten Skye in anyway. Sure Nate promised not to do anything stupid where Brian was concered, but if Nate saw the guy he would no doubt get arrested and this time his father would not be able to bail him out.

"Next time I promise to identify myself, maybe...possibly...you know how I get." He said with a smile. "Of course I will get out of bed at a reasonable time. Don't I always." He smiled, "I always manage to pick you up on time." He winked. Of course his ability to speed had something to do with it. "I will be there, we can grab breakfast on the way in." He commented. Speaking of breakfast his stomach rumbled.

"Now why would I eat like a pig in front of you. No way. I will eat a little then go home and have some good ole fashioned Nana cooking." Nate said with a smile. He started to laughed, "You called me easy." He kissed the area between her neck and shoulder, "I am very easy....I am easy right now." He said smiling like a goofball. "You said it not me.."

[skyeturner]

Skye shook her head. "No, he hasn't tried to call, or anything like that. He can't, there is no way for him to know where I am at the moment. The police and Social Services have all my info under lock down. He would literally have to show up here at school, and even then, the office staff and the security onhand know the situation. He won't get anywhere near me." The petite blond dancer prayed that the words that she spoke were the truth at least. She could say such things until she was blue in the face, but at night, the nightmares and fear were still there.

"Nate, if you want to talk to me on the phone and the fosters answer..you have to tell them who you are..or try my cellphone like a normal boyfriend...your number comes up with your name. Cindy replaced the old one...I kinda freaked out the other night..knocked my water bottle onto it on the nightstand. She was really understanding, thank god." Skye grinned sheepishly. "Breakfast in the morning sounds good..will you bring me home after classes? Cindy has a meeting and Mark has to work..and I hate to bother either one of them you know?"

"You eat like a pig all the time, but I love you anyway you know that." Skye told him. "We can wait if you want, so you can just eat at home...I know Nana's cooking is good..and yes..you..are easy.." Her eyes fluttered shut as he kissed that sensitive spot on her neck. The other night had started that way too, damn him!

[Nate Kane]

"If he has one brain cell left he will not show up and run as far away as he can. Cause the cops are not the only people he has to be scared of." Sure Nate knew Skye did not want him involved or to hurt Brian in anyway, but if Nate ever saw the guy, well he would probably do something very, very stupid, but he would not regret one bit of it. Brian deserves to know what it feels like to be weak. "I am just glad you are okay." He commented. He wanted her to be okay so badly.

"Who said I will be bringing you home. i might take you some where else, or kidnap you." Nate said smiling. "Alright next time I promise to calm down enough to say my name. You know how I get. So excited I forget basic manners." It was true. Nate could get so excited he would forget his own name if someone did not remind him of it. Nate kissed the other side of her neck.

"I love to eat. I need it. Keeps me looking good, and give me plenty of energy. Just like the other night." he said smiling. "Nah we can eat. i can have two meals. I had a light lunch. only had two sandwiches, chips, apple, pudding, candy bar...cookies." He said with a huge grin. "You should be impressed."