Jane was usually too prideful to let anyone take care of her, but she found it hard not to take pleasure in how sweet and attentive Rob was being when they had gotten back to the hotel room. Getting her water, sitting with her, scratching her head - it was all making a situation like this much better. She had grabbed his arm and began to run it weakly when Lena was brought up. She always seemed to be the first one Jane forgot about; why did Lena still feel the way she did after all of the things Jane did? She sighed and shook her head. "She wanted to fly out for tonight’s show, but after our last phone call, I'm not surprised she didn't." She swallowed to try to coat her throat before continuing. "She wasn't too happy about what was going on with you and me." The guys always gave Lena a lot of shit for who she was: she liked Top 40 music, she did yoga and liked wine, and she took an unforgivable amount of selfies. She was 'basic.' But, they also didn't really get to see the other parts of her that Jane did. She was unintentionally funny, super sarcastic, and she had an almost maternal instinct, especially with Jane. Lena would always berate her for not taking care of herself, was probably the only reason she drank so much water now, and would force her to rest when she didn't want to. Even after Jane had left without saying a word to her, Lena had called and only asked about how she was. Not about the rent, not about how much she hurt her, not about what it all meant. Lena would probably flip if she heard what was happening right now. If they were at home, she’d be treating Jane the same way Rob was. It made her think what she did to deserve so many people that cared about her? In her mind, the answer was nothing. Jane lived without regard for others. She was selfish and impulsive. Jane grabbed Rob’s arm and pulled him down so that he would lay with her. With his head on her chest, she softly ran her fingers through his hair. “You know,” her weak voice whispered, “you’re pretty cute for a nurse.” She placed her fingers on his chin and tilted his head up so that she could look at him. “Seriously, though. Thanks for taking care of me tonight. And all the other nights you have. I never tell you enough.” Perhaps it was because she was feeling so poorly or just worn down, but her thoughts were much more self-deprecating that night than usual, and in a barely audible tone, Jane put those thoughts in to words: “I don’t deserve it.” She leaned down and kissed his forehead gently. “Good night, Rob.” ---------------------- Jane stirred for a few minutes before finally accepting that she was awake. It was 9:23 AM, much later than she normally slept, which she assumed was because of how tired she was. The drive to Milwaukee would only take an hour and a half, but she was having trouble recalling what time they said they’d leave. 10:30? 11:30? She groaned softly as she rubbed her eyes and looked over to Rob, whose back was facing her. After a moment’s pause, Jane propped herself up, threw an arm over his torso, and tugged at his body so that he would roll over to face her. Before even confirming he was conscious yet, she crawled on top of him. “Hey,” she involuntarily whispered as she sat on top of him. “Sorry to wake you.” A smirk formed on her lips before she leaned down to kiss his chest, shoulders, neck, and then finally his lips. “Why don’t we – “ [b]Knock-knock-knock.[/b] “Damn it,” she mumbled in frustration. “I’ll be right back.” She grabbed the sheet that was piled up on the side of the bed and wrapped it around herself before waddling to the door and opening it slightly. Austin laughed as soon as he saw her. “Dude, I’ve been texting you all morning. Van leaves in 20 minutes.” “Oh,” Jane replied as she squinted her eyes in thought. She had no idea where her phone was. “Sorry.” He scowled for a moment as his eyes scanned her up and down. “You know you’re supposed to be resting, right?” She rolled her eyes. “See you soon.” As soon as she reentered the room, she threw the sheet back on the bed and crawled in next to Rob. “I guess we’re leaving in twenty,” she announced in a louder tone, causing her voice to crackle. “It only takes me five to get ready.” ---------------------- The van ride, much to Jane’s approval, was a short one to Milwaukee. Her head rested in Rob’s lap and her feet were buried in between the wall of the van and the seat – the opposite of her normal sleeping position. Due to Austin and Sam’s presence, she didn’t say one word without being told to stop talking, so she resorted to silence for nearly the entire trip. She felt as though she had gotten hit by a bus, and Harold had asked her to text her symptoms to him so that he could consult with her doctor back home. When her phone buzzed underneath her, she wasn’t excited to see what it entailed. Harold: [b]The doc said you’re probably suffering from fatigue and minor damage to your vocal cords. He said to lay off the drugs and alcohol and to stay in bed for at least today and tomorrow. Stay hydrated. DON’T TALK.[/b] Jane: [b]Got it. Thanks, Harold.[/b] Harold: [b]Your roommate should be there by the time you guys arrive at the hotel.[/b] Jane nearly screamed when she read his last text. Lena was coming there? Now? She didn’t have the energy for a possible confrontation. It was as if their conversation last night was an omen. She flashed the screen to Rob to show him the news, and when she felt he had processed it, she tossed her phone on the floor and turned her body inwards so that she faced his stomach. Her eyes only lingered on his for a moments before they fluttered shut, lulling her into a deep sleep for the remainder of the trip. She was awoken about an hour later to the sound of the rustling in the van made by everyone exiting. Jane immediately looked up to Rob and forced a smile, hoping that Lena’s presence here wouldn’t cause any issue between them. Whatever went on between them paled in comparison to what she had with Rob, and as if to try to prove it, her arms reached up to his neck – partly to help her up, partly to bring him down to her. Her kiss was slow and passionate, one she wouldn’t dare give him if the others were still in the van, and as she pulled away, she couldn’t help but smile. Hopefully Rob could do without any verbal sentiments from her for now. Lena was sitting on a couch in the lobby while the band dragged in their luggage, and Jane nodded at Rob before she approached her. “Lena, I – “ “Shhh,” she scolded her as she stood up to hug her. “You’re not supposed to talk. Let me guess – you want to know why I’m here.” Jane nodded, trying to mask any hint that she’d be upset. She wasn’t though; it was nice seeing Lena. It was like a small piece of home. “I know you’re seeing Rob. Whatever, I can’t control that. But, I still care about you, Jane. I wasn’t gonna come out, really, but when Harold told me you were…” Lena’s voice trailed off as her eyes scanned Jane’s face. “God, this is harder than I thought it’d be.” Jane frowned and shook her head. She felt awful for causing her to feel this way. “I was just worried about you. You were so crazy back home, I can’t imagine what you’re like out here. I just wanted to make sure you were okay.” Lena’s eyes had now been directed at the floor. “What happened sucks. It made me feel really shitty. But I’m not mad at you. I know you didn’t have any intention to hurt me.” Jane nodded and smiled faintly to agree with what she said. “I have some family out here that I’m staying with tonight and for the next few days. I was long overdue to see them, anyway. But, if it’s okay with you, can I bring some food to your room for dinner? We could hang out.” Lena’s eyes had made their way back to Jane, although there was no confidence behind them. After straightening her posture, Jane nodded. It was the least she could do for her. Lena had traveled such a long distance just to check on her. Rob would understand, right? They said their goodbyes, and Jane found the room, threw her bag on the floor, and leaned up against the door, sighing and rubbing the bridge of her nose. She wasn’t sure why she felt so stressed; Lena didn’t seem to be upset with her, everything with Rob seemed to be fine, and she was allotted two days to, for once, do absolutely nothing. Perhaps it was because things never seemed to go smoothly for too long.