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"Can I snuggle next to hi with my eyes

"His left wrist is sprained, and a couple ribs also on the left side are bruised Stick to his right side, and you’ll be fine, but be gentle"

"Thank you"

I gingerly wriggle up next to his right side and kiss his stubbly cheek I rest h his hair and down his face

Oh, I love him so

"I love you so much," I whisper to him "I’m so sorry for the way I acted

I’my hand over his heart I stay very still so as not to move him and jostle him

I wake to Luke’s lips on my forehead

I liftdown at ain, but they’re tears of relief He’s awake!

"Hush, baby, I’ht arh his hair

"I’ain

"I’h my hair and I kiss his jaw

"How do you feel?"

"Sore Relieved that you’re here"

"Sa"

"She did?"

"Yeah, your parents called her and she found me at your place"

His eyebrows shoot up "My place?"

"I went there thisfor you there Jules told her I was there" As I re if he was dead or alive, I shudder

"Are you cold?" he asks

"No, I’m worried about you Why were you out so late?"

"I couldn’t go home You weren’t there, you wouldn’t let me stay with you, so I just decided to drive"

I close my eyes and shake ht

"Yesterday was rough," I whisper

"Yes, it was Will you tell et the doctor so he can exaet you taken care of, if you still want to talk, ill"

"Don’t leavehis eyes shut

"Never again," I tell hi mine "Never," I repeat

I reach over and push the red nurse call button

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