Anything For The One You Love
Peace And Quiet
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Disclaimer
– I don’t own any of the characters (although I wish I had).
Chapter 3 –
Peace And Quiet
Craig left
clothes and “get well soon” wishes from the hobbits. He then headed for the
mall and walked around searching for the perfect surprise for
store and walked inside.
Five hours,
and few bags unloaded, later he walked up the stairs to see how
The younger
actor was awake and Craig walked to him. He sat down on the bed and looked at
the bandage covering
“Thanks
again for letting me stay here Craig”
I am that you and Viggo helped me.”
“It’s a
pleasure” Craig said “You need to rest and get better. Actually, I wanted to
discuss something with you. You don’t have to agree, just hear me out and then
decide what you think about it.”
up and leaned him back against the pillows.
“Viggo’s
been worried about you the past few weeks and after going to get your stuff I
completely agree with him. You don’t get much rest do you?”
head. “The hobbits like having parties and I don’t want to sound like a spoiled
brat. I mean, I’m new on the scene and they all have some movies to their
names. So what right do I have to demand peace and quiet.”
“You need
your rest Orlando” Craig said “You do a lot of stunt scenes and your back is a
problem as well. You can’t keep going on like this and that’s why I’m going to talk
to Viggo. I want you to move in with us.”
“Craig”
Orlando said “I can’t lie on your necks. That wouldn’t be right.”
“Nonsense”
Craig replied “You can share the rent and this room is open. I think you’ll
rest here better and transport is easily sorted out since you and Viggo have a
lot of scenes together.”
“I …”
Orlando didn’t know what to say.
“We’re
worried about you” Craig said wrapping an arm around
I really want you to move in and Viggo will feel much better knowing your
looking properly after yourself. What do you say?”
“Thank you
Craig”
“Good”
Craig said “We’ll go and get your things when you’re feeling better and then
get you settled. We’re having pasta for dinner and I got some DVDs as well. Are
you feeling up to joining us downstairs?”
seemingly very nervous.
“What is it
Orli?” Craig asked.
actor. “I want to clean myself up and wash my hair” he said “There’s still dry
blood in it but I cant stand or walk. I also need to keep my foot and head as
dry as possible. The stitches are water resistant but the doctor said it’s
better to keep them dry.”
“Do you need
some help?” Craig asked, sighing as he saw how embarrassed
Viggo are there for you. You only need to ask. I’ll go and run you a bath and
then I’ll help you take off the bandage and wash your hair.” He walked into the
bathroom and turned on the water.
“I’m sorry
I’m such a nuisance”
into the bathroom.
“You didn’t
ask to get hurt Orli” Craig said as he sat
to take off his clothes. He then picked him up and gently lowered him into the
tub. “Just relax and let me help you” he said as he propped
him wash and rinse his hair.
After forty
five minutes of laughter
couch under a warm blanket.
Craig had
placed a pillow under his ankle and was currently getting the food ready when
Viggo came walking down the stairs.
“How are
you feeling” he asked and
“Good now
that I’m clean” he said.
“You’re
just in time” Craig said over the partition “There’s some grape juice in the
fridge. Will you please get it out while I bring the food?”
Viggo
nodded and soon everything was on the table in front of the television.
Craig
walked to the kitchen and appeared with a wrapped box. “This is for you” he
said as he sat down next to
present from me and Viggo and something to keep you from getting bored.”
“You didn’t
need to”
when he saw what was inside the box. “Guys” he said as he smiled at the DVDs in
the box. “I didn’t even know these existed.”
“I knew
you’d like it” Craig said “Now lets put them away and dig in. The food’s
getting cold.”
him some grape juice.
There was
no sound for the next half an hour as they ate and then sat talking for a
while.
settled down to watch the DVDs.
“Hope you
like what I got” Craig said as he switched the television to the right channel
and the movie started playing.
Soon all
three actors were engrossed in the movie and sat in silence watching it.