I fiddle with my nails, picking at the skin. My knees bop up and down, almost shaking violently. I look up and see bandages, creams and swabs of alcohol well laid across a table. It smells like artificial fragrance, almost bitter, covered with soaps and antiseptic. I won't lie, the smell of the hospital is comforting.. yet it also feels like you stepped into a ghost town. Sick patients surround you and the rush of doctors buzz around.
Even though i'm in the room with Michael, he feels distant. I finally gaze up at him. The nurse in front slowly and careful spreads creams along his scars. I would call them the real signs of a victory. His leg is already bandaged up, it's only his hands and his face that are still stained with blood. I bit my lip as I saw Michael wince.
"I'm sorry, but I have to make it a little tighter" The nurse cleared her throat and Michael silently nodded. My face feels dry and my eyes can barely open. As he held his hand out, his eyes stayed on the bandage that wrapped around the red bruises on his knuckles.
"You know, for a young boy like yourself.. you sure did fight very well" She clicked her tongue and finished wrapping his hands. I saw him quietly smile. It good to see that he feels much better. The fight was quite traumatising.
"Alright, now for the last bit, the face." The nurse picked up a q-tip and dipped it in an antibiotic. "Your nose is very much still intact, it's just some small bleeding." The nurse continued to slowly clean his nose. He winced with the q-tip first made contact.
"Small bleeding?" I heard Michael croak. That's the first time I heard him speak since we were at school. The nurse chuckled and I smiled. Still got his humour.
"Yes, small." She shook her head and moved on to other parts on his face. Slowly cleaning up, and bandaging each bleeding scar. I rubbed my eyes and looked at the clock. Im screwed. It's past 6 already, what do I say to my parents?
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"Okay, all done" The nurse looked at each bandage, making sure that they are properly secured before giving a nod. "Since you did so well, I think you deserve a sticker".
" Michael stuck out his hand as she placed one on his bandaged palms.
"Good, now off you go to your girlfriend" She flicked a hand towards me and pushed the trolly filled with the bandages and whatnot. It squeaked out of the room. I slightly blushed at the girlfriend. I guess- I guess I really am his now.
I waited for it to wheel out.
"Y/-" Michael was about to call out my name before I sprang to my feet, and jumped in his arms. I wrapped my arms tightly around him.
"Oof-" He let out a small grunt and smiled. "Careful- broken ribs".
"Broken ribs? as if!" I moved my head up to look at him, raising my eye brows.
"Uhh it feels like it" He rolled his eyes. I chuckled and rested my head to his chest.
"To be honest, I was terribly afraid." I sighed as everything replayed inside my mind.
"Afraid?? of what? me leaving you to fight that brute?" He put his arms around me. I felt my heart shudder. Is this.. what it's supposed to feel like?
"No-! Afraid that- I don't know-It seems silly now" I shook my head and looked at his face. Bandaged, but still attractive. His features still stood out, past all the rough bandages.
"Nah cmon, say it" He smirked.
"Nuh uh" I looked away
"You got me curious now- you may as well say it" He whined.
"IT'S- it's pointless now!" I scoffed and looked away. He cleared his throat and moved my chin forward. My mouth went dry.
"You thought I would've died?" He smiled.
"N-NO-" I stuttered.
"Sure" He winked and let my chin down. I shook my head, silencing a scream, a yell OR LITERALLY ANYTHING.
"C-cmon- isn't your family waiting outside?" I tilted my head towards the door.
"Mmmm maybe they can wait?" He smirked.
"You know, for someone who just got knocked up, you're quite cheeky" I raised my eyebrows. He rolled his eyes. "Listen, my kiss was INTERRUPTED by that lunatic, I better get it back"
"Get it back? When? Here?" I chuckled.
"To be honest, I don't see why not" He wiggled his eyebrows.
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A/N
HIHIHI- yess im back! short chapter for today im so sorry 😭- thats only bc i just needed to let u all see that Michael is fine! <333
I hope you all did enjoy this chapter!!- it was kinda fun to write ngl! NOW- there will be a MUCHH longer chapter next upload!! I didn't want to reveal too much rn 🫶
oo! but now that ur Michaels what will u do? 😳..
(LMAO- dw theres no smut 😻)
ANYWAYS! STAY SAFE AND TAKE CARE OF URSELFSS! ILYY 💘
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