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She explodes over the edge of her orgas love her like this Breathless and out of control

I fucking love her

“Why did you co circles on my bare chest

I’ up at the plain white ceiling It’s a good question, but I’ to bare my soul to her to answer it “I felt…” I trail off I can’t find the word to use here I felt lost, panicked, in need “I needed you” I finally whisper

“I’ht to push ht me in, held me, and weathered the storm

“Will you come with me?”

“Where?” She props herself up on her elbow so she can look at me

“The hospital” My voice is hoarse “I need to see him”

I’ve had et hurt But Gian? Gian is my best friend in the world, he’s the person I’ without him sparks a pain in my chest I feel like I can’t breathe

“Absolutely” The answer leaves her lips without a thought

We dress quickly and wordlessly I drove my father Escalade back to the hospital There’s still Gian’s blood staining the back of the car Annie glances at it over her shoulder then straightens herself quickly She doesn’t say a word, though I know it’s weighing on her

We enter Providence General holding hands

It’s us against the world

Ride or die

“How is he?” My dad is leaning over a sleeping Gian e get into his room He looks up to see me with Annie