Somebody to Love

I stayed up until I had to leave. No changes. I took a breath and sat up slowly, not wanting to leave her side. A slight noise made me turn to look at her; it was Bella shifting in her bed trying to open her eyes.

"Bella? Bella, can you hear me?"

"Marc?" she groaned.

Thank you, Lord.

"I love you."

"I love you too." she said finally opening her eyes.

I cried and hugged her.

"I missed you so much."

"I missed you too. How long have I been out?"

"Since Sunday afternoon...4 days."

"4 days. Wow."

"Hey, I'm gonna let them know you're awake, okay?"

She nodded.

Once I did, they were in the room checking on her.

Bella

I'm awake. I'm awake. I was crying my eyes out.

"How are you feeling, Ms. Leyton?"

"My head hurts a bit and my ribs are sore, but that's it."

"Good, good. Do you remember what happened?"

"I remember walking toward the parking lot then getting hit shortly before I blacked out."

He nodded.

"Well, I'll let you know what your injuries are. You have a broken leg, four broken ribs, you still have a bit of a concussion and you have several cuts and bruises all over your body."

Well, it's not too bad. It could be worse. I could be dead.

"Alright." I said licking my lips.

"We'll have to have you stay the night. You should be good to go in the morning."

"Sounds good."

The doctor left and Marc spoke up.

"Well, I'd stay if it wasn't for the game. You know, I was getting up to leave when you woke up."

"Is that so? That's appropriate." I said with a laugh.

"So, I'll see you in the morning?"

"I'll be here when you wake up."

"Ok. You go have a good game. I'll be here watching, cheering you guys on."

"Thank you. I will. I love you." he said leaning down to kiss me.

"I love you too."

A nurse came in when he left and I was all smiles.

"He's cute."

"He is, isn't he?" I said blushing.

"You're a very lucky woman."

I kept on blushing. By the time the game on, there was a knock on the door. Who the hell could be here?

"Come in!"

In came Ally and Maddy. I was ecstatic.

"Oh my God!" Maddy cheered.

"You're awake!" Ally cheered as well.

"Did Marc text you guys?"

"Of course."

"He's wonderful."

"He's perfect." Maddy said.

"Yeah, that's a better definition, isn't it?"

"Yes. Way better."

"So, ready to watch the game?" I asked.

"You bet I am." Maddy said.

Ally felt awkward. I laughed.

"What are you laughing about?" she asked.

"Your awkwardness."

"Well, I don't like hockey and you two do."

"You'll be fine. It won't be painful."

"Alright."

Things went off with a bang; Geno scored the first goal just over 90 seconds into the game. I just wished it would stay that way. The rest of the first resulting in two Sens goals, but it wasn't until the third that anyone scored. Unfortunately, it was all Ottawa and we lost 4-1. Only four hours ago, he was beyond happy, but now he's the complete opposite. I hated the fact that I didn't get to see him till morning.

"I hate that you guys have to go."

"Me too. I have to head back home and I'm not looking forward to that drive." Ally stated.

I made a face.

"Hug?"

"Hug."

We hugged and said goodbye. Next was Maddy.

"So, I'll see ya after school? I plan on checking on you everyday until you're better."

"Of course. I'd love that."

"Ok. See ya tomorrow." I said hugging her.

"See ya." she said hugging back.

I was left alone and in only an hour, I fell asleep. The following morning, I woke up with a smile on my face. Marc would be here in a matter of minutes and I'd be going home.

"Ready to go, Ms. Leyton?" the doctor asked ten minutes later.

"I'm really ready to go home."

I'd say about 15 minutes later, I heard a knock on the door. I knew it was Marc.

"Come in!" I said cheerfully.

I had my arms wide open and I got a huge hug.

"Good morning." I said into his shoulder.

"Good morning, beautiful."

"I can't fucking wait to get out of this fucking bed."

"What's with the potty mouth?" he asked laughing.

"I wanna leave. I want to rest at home."

"I need to tell you this. You're gonna be resting at my place."

"Why?"

"Well, when I am home, I want to be there."

"I like that. I like that a lot."

He smiled.

"Good to go?" he asked again.

"Yep."

"Alright. Well, after you change, you can sign out at the desk."

I nodded.

"Wanna help me out here or what?"

"Of course."

"Fuck. This sucks."

"There's that mouth again."

"Shut up." I said hitting him in the shoulder.

He just laughed.

Things were harder than I expected with a broken leg, but I'm a tough cookie. I can handle it. I got to the bathroom and sighed.

"You ok?"

"Yeah. I'm just a little tired from getting over here."

"Just making sure."

He cares about me too much, I swear.

"Could you hand me my clothes?" I said before I shut the door on us.

There was no way I was changing without him. It took me about five minutes to get my clothes on, which isn't too bad, I guess. After signing out. I got escorted out in a wheel-chair; I loved it. He had me set up in the downstairs guest bedroom. I would've rather been upstairs in his room, but I wasn't complaining. I understood why he did that. However, I hope that when he's here, he'll sleep in the same bed as me, even if it isn't his own room. He decided to lay in bed with me.

"This is gonna be a long 6-8 weeks." I said leaning into him.

His arm wrapped around me and he kissed my forehead.

"It'll go faster than you think."

"I hope so. I'm gonna miss those kids. I don't know what I'm gonna say to them when I come back to school."

I moved slightly to kiss him and he continued on with the kiss. My recovery might take a long time, but I don't mind as long as I have him, my friends and my family.

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