Room 217, After The Curse Is Lifted

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Savannah always felt that one of her strengths was the ability to hold heself together during a crisis.

She had spent a few days at the barricade keeping watch, and then today she had helped in the defense of the barricade. Of course, coming face to zombie face with her brother had almost broken her. Thankfully, he had left before she had been forced to hurt him in any way. After the barricade was on fire and they had done their best to close the gates, she had headed up to roof where she faced off with a very zealous zombie admirer.

When she felt the magic in the air and had seen the light that came down and surrounded all of the zombies, it had taken her a few moments of watching the transformations to realize they had won the battle.

She wasn't yet capable of facing anybody she knew that had been a zombie and like a zombie herself, she had gone to the showers to get cleaned up. It didn't bother her that she was still in the shower as the water ran cold -- it wasn't like she could feel it right now. She was sore and bruised and exhausted. She had drained herself magically during the fight and it was a wonder she could still stand.

It wasn't until she had made it back to her room and changed into her favorite pair of leggings and oversize t-shirt that the shaking set in.


[[OOC: For the boyfriend and SP is love.]]

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His shower wasn't as long, but he waited for her, there on the edge of their bed clad only in pajama pants. After she changed, he stood and moved towards her before she simply fell. Scooping her up into his arms, Johnny stepped to the bed and laid her down gently, moving in beside her, his arms around her. "It's over, baby," he whispered, pulling her against him.

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Savannah's shaking didn't stop, though she did push herself as close to Johnny as she could.

"Z-z-zombies," she managed to get out. "They were everywhere and then Sean tried to get past the gates and I almost had to..." She let out a choked sob. "So much blood everywhere and Sean was dead and so was Gwynn..."

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"Shh, sweetheart," he said, warming her to try and help with the shaking. "It's over; everyone is healed and perfect... " aside from lasting effects, he was thinking. "And it's going to be okay."

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"I was scared," she whispered, turning in his arms so she could press her face to his chest and wrap her arms around him. "I was scared that it wouldn't work, that the zombies would win and they'd get me or you or --"

It was probably due to the fact that she had made herself fight back her emotions and feelings for the last few days that she was freaking out on Johnny now. She'd feel bad for it later, but right now she just needed to hold onto someone stronger than she was and go to pieces.

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"I know you were, but you were strong and brave, and fought back, Savannah. We won. You're safe, I'm safe, we're fine, baby," he said, keeping his voice calm, quiet. He caressed up and down her back in slow movements, and applying just the tiniest bit of pressure.

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Savannah nodded against him, trying to calm herself down. Having him here to hold her and comfort her was helping in that matter.

"I almost had to fight Sean," she whispered, shuddering again.

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"But you didn't," he pointed out. "You didn't, and he's fine, and this was just another random, weird occurrance at Fandom. It's over and we're totally cool, Savannah."

He seriously needed to liven her up a little. "And you know... the prom is coming up, sweetheart. Time to go shopping for that beautiful gown..."

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That did make her laugh a little bit.

"I need to decide what style dress I want to wear this year."

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He chuckled. "Yeah you do. And I don't want to see it before the big night. Surprise me, babe."

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She smiled, her breathing not as labored and the shaking almost completely gone.

"I'll see what I can do about that, then," she nodded against his chest. "Have seen some styles I like --" Her sentence was interrupted by a yawn. It was a reminder of how much sleep she hadn't gotten -- and how dangerously drained she was power wise.

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"Good... good," he murmured, knowing how exhausted she was. He pressed a kiss to her brow. "You'll look amazing. You always do."

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"You're a bit biased," she murmured, trying to keep her eyes opened and her voice audible. But she was so warm and safe like this and nothing could get to her right now. Johnny wouldn't let them.

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No, he wouldn't. Making sure they were both comfortable, he kissed her again and whispered, "Sleep, sweetheart. I'm not going anywhere."

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"'M not tired," she mumbled, even as she cuddled closer to him and her breathing started to slow.

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He smiled and closed his eyes, keeping her close.