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“Damn it, I was never that terrified in all my life.” Maddie adds.

Young gives me a kiss on the cheek. “I’m so glad you’re alright Red.”

Before I can respond, Dick gives me a quick kiss and whispers in my ear. “I’m so relieved Kenz. I just want you to know that he’s been going through hell without you. He loves you, but you know that right?” He pulls away and I shake my head in response.

“Since Red will be here for a while, let’s play truth or dare hospital style.” Everyone bursts out laughing including me. This is where I belong, with this group of crazy ass people who love me as much as I do them.

I got back from the MRI about an hour ago. I’m so glad that is over, it was difficult for me to stay still in the confined area. The nurse said that the doctor would be in to talk to us shortly, so I’m hoping it is soon. Everyone has left to eat dinner. Everyone except Campbell. He had Young grab him a burger before they left. I tried to convince him that he should go grab some food and a shower, but he refuses to leave me. I can see the exhaustion clear on his face.

“Campbell, why don’t you go home and get some rest. I’m not going anywhere.” He gets up to throw his trash away and sits on the edge of my bed.

“Baby, when I leave this hospital it will be with you.” He squeezes my feet, smiling at me. With everything he says or does, my heart begins to piece its self back together.

“You say the sweetest things.” He shakes his head at me. He gets off the bed to come up by my head. I smile up at him and he leans down to press a kiss to my lips.

He rests his forehead on mine and whispers, “Baby, I promise you I will do anything in my power to make sure you are always happy. The only time I am truly happy is when you are.” He kisses my lips again and pulls away when the door opens.

Dr. Keet walks in with a new nurse. “Hi, Kennedy. How are you feeling?” I realize that I am feeling a little better.

“My head hurts, but not as badly.” I tell him.

“Good. Alright, I have the test results and everything came back perfect. There is no internal injury. The headaches you are experiencing are caused from the external injuries. I just want to have a look at your head.” He helps me sit forward and takes the gauze off. “You won’t need any stitches although you have some deep lacerations here. I’m going to have your nurse put some ointment on them. Let’s also keep the gauze off.” I have to admit that keeping the gauze off makes me feel better. I feel like I don’t look so injured. “Also, I don’t see any reason to keep you, so I will release you tomorrow. I want to stop with the morphine shots and start you on an oral pain medicine. When you are released tomorrow, it doesn’t mean you can jump back into running around. You’re still going to have to rest for a while. We will go over all of that before you leave tomorrow. Do you have any questions for me?”

I can’t think of anything I would need to ask him. So he leaves and the nurse puts the ointment on my head. She then gives me my oral pain medicine. She tells me that I need to eat something. I still have no appetite, but I tell her I will try to eat something.

It’s been hours since I spoke to the doctor. I managed to eat a little. My dad was here, as well as the whole gang. My dad had to get back home, now that he knew I was going home tomorrow. He made me promise to call him and check in. Maddie, Becca, Young, and Dick were so excited when they found out I was going home. They all left early because Young said they had shit to get ready. It’s just Campbell and me now. He is in his seat right by my bed holding my hand and texting someone. I look at his unbelievably handsome face, his tight shirt showing off his incredible body. Even though my head hurts and my wrist is broken, I suddenly need to feel his body next to mine.

“Campbell?”

He immediately looks up at me. “What’s wrong beautiful?”

I smile because he has been nothing but attentive this whole time. “Nothing is wrong except I miss laying with you. Why don’t you come lay with me and we can both sleep tonight?”

He gives me a grin, “Baby, that bed is not big enough for both of us. Plus, I don’t want to hurt you.”

I move over closer to the edge to make room for him. “There is plenty of room. Please Campbell, I miss sleeping with you. I don’t want to wait until tomorrow when I go home.” I can see the struggle in his eyes. He doesn’t want to hurt me physically, but he doesn’t want to tell me no either. He slowly stands up and I can’t help but smile at him.

He shakes his head but gives me that sexy ass grin. “You know I can’t deny you, baby.” He kicks off his shoes and climbs in bed with me. He was right, this bed is much too small for both of us. I move as far to the edge as I can to give him more room. Once he is situated, I move closer and lay my head on his chest. We both blow out a breath.

“Damn I missed having you in my arms.” He says and kisses my forehead. I’m just about to tell him I’ve missed being there, when he runs his hand down my hair.

“Ouch.”

“Oh shit Kenz, I am so sorry baby. I wasn’t even thinking, it’s just a habit.” I work through the pain before I answer him. If he knows how badly it hurt, he’ll get out of this bed.

“It’s okay. Just shocked me more than anything

. I have missed this so much, Campbell.” I press a kiss to his chest. We lay together in silence and before I know it, I’m asleep.

I wake up to the sound of someone opening my door. I open my eyes to see who it is. It’s Nurse Tammy again. I don’t pick my head up but smile over at her. “You know he shouldn’t be in your bed, sweetie.” Of course I know that, but she is crazy as hell if she thinks I’m going to wake him up.

“He hasn’t slept in days, please don’t wake him.”

She winks at me and says, “I won’t say a word. Do you need any pain medicine?” I take the pill she gives me and quickly shallow it down. She leaves and I lay my head back down on his chest. Even with the pain I’m in, being stuck in this tiny bed in the hospital, it is the happiest I’ve been in weeks.

I feel Campbell start to move under me. I open my eyes and look up at him. “Morning, baby. I haven’t been this happy to wake up in a while.”

“Me either.” He carefully rolls me so I’m on my back and leans over me.

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