Page 55 of See You Soon
Lori leaves right after helping me conceal my hickeys and bite marks. It's nearing eight at night. Two more hours left on my shift and Violet Redd was still sleeping. I checked on her, walking by her room, glancing at her almost every twenty to thirty minutes.
Danny texted me earlier letting me know he would be waiting in the lobby for me after my shift was over. Another female nurse would be taking over. He said he had a surprise for me and I truly wondered how romantic it could possibly be. We’re literally on an military post in a Warzone. There's no way we would be going on a dinner date tonight in a romantic restaurant. But then I thought, maybe romance isn't even in Danny's bones. He doesn't seem the type.
The feelings I have towards Danny are completely different than I've ever felt. The way I felt for Danny... It felt like a dream I didn't want to wake up from. Tangled up in his demons was... world-shattering.
He isn't soft but he's smooth and he burns. Just like whiskey.
The shift was going smoothly. I didn't have to worry about any other patients but Violet. I was walking the halls again, checking on Violet. Doctor Diaz had me only assigned to her.
I'm staring at my watch when I run into a man in the hallway, bumping into him, our bodies colliding snapping me out of my thoughts. I was passing by Violet's room again, taking a glance at my watch, and wasn't looking ahead of me.
"Oh my gosh I'm so sorry..." I apologize, both of us holding onto each other's shoulders for balance. My eyes circle when I realize it's Kane. His long black hair is slicked back, as always. His eyes are worried but he looks excited to see me.
"Ari Alvarez. My favorite nurse." He chuckles, looking at me, his grip on my shoulders tightening before he lets me go. He loves addressing me by my full name for some reason. Kane’s tall and massive like the others on his team. Still, Danny was the tallest.
Were all Navy SEALS this monstrous in size?
"Hey, Mr. Slaughter, what are you doing here?" I ask, politely.
"Come on, Ari. It's Kane. We've been over this. You don't have to keep addressing me by my last name." He smirks.
There's no denying how handsome Kane Slaughter is. His blue eyes are darker than Danny's. A blue shade that reminds me of a deep blue, sea. The darkness in his eyes doesn't match his personality though. Kane was always so sweet in each interaction we've had. So when he asked me on a date, I was sort of expecting it but definitely not expecting the moment he chose to do it. Every time he would check on my mom and me, I never paid him any mind. I was hurting. I was jealous of all of Paul's friends that got to come home but my brother would never again.
I couldn’t help but imagine the possibility of saying yes to Kane. Maybe… it would make everything so much easier for me to be drawn to him, instead of Danny. But it would be based on a lie. My heart wants something else…someone else.
The longer I look at Kane I notice there's something more behind his devilish smile. It's a need. And I can't give it to him. The way he sweet-talks me says it all. But a small part of me…does want to give in.
"Sorry, "I say softly.
"But yeah, to answer your question I came to check on Rooker. Fucker didn't tell me that he left for Germany, I could've been getting some extra rest then. We're heading out again in the morning."
"Yes… he'll most likely get to Germany then he'll be transferred to the States when he's more stable." I nod, awkwardly.
I still haven't given him an answer to his question. Kane had asked me if he could take me to the USO to see a movie, on one of his breaks from work and I didn't know what to say. It was a maybe at first but now… a definite no. I could not do this to myself or to them. To see Kane and Danny at the same time would not sit well with me. Right now, I only had my heart set on one of these crazy Navy SEALS.
"So, have you thought about what I asked you? I know the USO isn't much but it's what I've got to work with here." Kane sighs.
"I have and I just... can't. I'm—"
I'm sleeping with Danny.
But I don't say it, instead, I purse my lips together and rock myself on my heels, looking down at the floor. I'm so bad at this.
"Seeing someone?" Kane tries finishing off my sentence.
"No!" I cut him off, almost shouting. Kane’s taken aback by my response, studying me.
Am I seeing someone?
I mean technically… yes? But I didn't want to make myself look like I was taken when I wasn't sure. I needed confirmation of that. Although, Danny's words were tattooed into my brain.No other cock would be entering my body,so it's safe to assume he doesn't want me to be with anyone else.
"I mean... maybe? I don't know." I look at him apologetically. Kane's jaw clenches and his lips curve into a small, forceful half-smile. It pains me to have this awkward conversation. I couldn't deny the attraction I feel towards Kane but it didn't feel right to chase that feeling.
"I get it. Say no more." Kane releases the clench on his jaw, leaning down towards my face, and placing a soft kiss on my cheek. I close my eyes as his lips brush against me and my whole body grows warm. Kane does that to me. I feel the warmth just being close to him. I look up at him but he’s already looking past me.
"Whoever he is… he's a lucky man."
He forces a smile and looks deep into my eyes. Something inside of me twitches with his shocking admission. I open my mouth to respond but I'm stopped.
