leaning his long back against the wall. He folded his arms and waited. I kept my eyes on him, still apprehensive. He met my gaze calmly.
"Here you go, honey." The nurse smiled as she injected the medicine into my tube. "Fresh vicodin, straight from the vats."
"Mmmboy," I mumbled, unenthusiastic. It didn't take long. I could feel the drowsydoodle feeling trickling through my bloodstream almost immediately.
"That ought to do it," he muttered as my eyelids drooped.
She must have left the room, because something long, cold and smooth touched my face.
"Stay." The word was slurred.
"I'll stay as long as you like," he promised. His voice was beautiful, like a symphony. "Like I said, as long as it makes you happy... as long as it's what's best for you."
I tried to shake my head, but it was too heavy. "S'not the same thing," I mumbled.
He laughed. "Don't worry about that now, Bella. You can't argue with me until you wake up."
I think my face smiled. "'Kay."
I could feel his lips at my ear.
"I love you," he whispered.
"Me tooooo."
"I know," he laughed quietly.
I turned my head quietly... searching. He knew what I was after, what I needed. His lips touched mine gently.
"Thanks," I sighed.
"Anytime."

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Chapter 24

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