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~Kisses PO.V-
I woke up, still holding Daniel’s hand. Butterflies run through my body.
“Kisses, you’re up? Has he been here all night?” The doctor says and I hesitantly answer.
“Yes, I’m sorry. It wont happen again” I say and he nods.
“Okay. How are you feeling?” He says looking at my chart.
“My side really hurts and I have an off and on headache. But other than that, pretty good” I say and he nods.
“Yeah, that’s going to be like that for some time. We can give you some pain killers but that’s needs approval from your parents since its very strong” He says and I nod.
“Yeah, it’s okay. I don’t need anything” I say and he nods.
“Okay, let me or your nurse know if you need anything” He says and I nod, thanking him.
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Daniel stirs, grunting.
“Hey Dan” I say as his eyes open.
“Hey, how’d you sleep?” He asks, stretching his neck.
“Pretty good the second time” I say laughing.
“Did the doctor come in?” He asks, standing up, stretching.
“Yeah, he just checked on me and told me that there’s no visitors at night. He wants me to rest” I say, Daniel’s face falls.
“But-” He says and I shake my head, mentally slapping myself in my face for that action.
“Daniel, you need to sleep. Get some nice rest tonight after your game and then you can come here in the morning. But, you should spend time with your friends” I say, his hand back in mine again.
“I can’t. Someone has to be here. I helped you last night” He says and I nod.
“I know you did. But I’m okay. I’ve been suffering from this for years. I’ll figure something out” I say kissing his cheek.
“Kiss-” He says as people walk into the room.
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“Heyy, Kisses. Kylie told us about what happened and we wanted to come. check on you” Christine says walking in with Kylie and Brooks, a bear in her hand and flowers in Brooks.
“Hey guys, I’m doing good” I say hugging them as best as I can, thanking them for the bear and flowers.
“Yeah, of course. So, what happened? How hurt are you?” Brooks says, wrapping his arm around Ellie.
“I ran a red light because of something and here I am. A couple broken ribs, arm and leg, concussion and internal bleeding. I have to stay here for the rest of break” I say rolling my eyes. My last five days of winter break are wasted on me being stupid.
“Oh my gosh. What are they going to do for it?” Christine says.
“We are going to check the bleeding and if it seems to be getting worse than possible surgery but fingers crossed that its nothing too bad. I cant afford it” I say laughing.
“Kisses, if you even need help, financially, I can help you. You know that” Daniel says and I nod.
“Yeah, I know. I’ll be okay Dan” I smile and he gives me a nervous look.
“We are backk” Tara says, Jim in tow.
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“Hey, how are you? “I say hugging her
“I’m doing okay. How are you? Any news?” Tara says and I nod.
Daniel answers for me and worry fills her face.
“Where is the bleeding?” Jim asks and I pull the blanket down, revealing the hospital gown.
“It is right here” I say pointing to my left side. That’s what got the most. impact. Both my left leg and arm are broken from it.
“Does it feel tense?” Tara asks and I shake my head.
“No worse than anywhere else” I say and she smiles, nodding.
“How did you sleep?” Kylie asks, sitting down by my feet.
“Um” I hesitate, looking at Daniel.
“Not very well” I say looking down at my hands, needing something to play with.
Daniel notices and lightly places his bracelet in my hand.
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I take it and start rolling it in my hands.
“Are you okay Kisses?” Christine asks and I nod, blinking back the tears.
You’re stronger than this Kisses. It wasn’t real.
Daniel’s eyes skim my face, searching for anything. Anything that would help him understand how I’m feeling at this second. I give him a small smile, looking up at everyone.
“Yeah, Yeah I’m fine” I say nodding.
“Alright, listen man. It’s 10, coach wants you at the rink at 11. We gotta go” Brooks says and Daniel nods.
“Christine and I are going to stay with Kisses. Mom wanted to as well but she decided to go out and then bring us ice cream” Kylie says causing më“ to laugh.
“I, listen. I know I said I would play but-” Daniel says and I kiss his hand.
“Daniel, go. You’re gonna do great. Do it for me” I say, tears springing to his eyes.
“Okay, fine. I’ll be right back Kiss” He says kissing my cheek, grabbing his stuff and running out with Brooks and his parents.
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“Kisses, what happened last night? You seem really shaken up” Kylie asks, Christine taking Daniels place.
“I had a nightmare. I’m fine though” I say clearing my throat.
We talk and laugh, happy to be with each other.
“I love you guys” I say, slowly pulling them into a hug.
“Oh, oh Kisses. Don’t hurt yourself” Christine says, stopping me.
“We love you too” She continues
“It’s Brooks” Kylie says pulling out her phone.
“Hey guys, the games about to start” That was fast.
“Daniel is right there” He points to a white and gold jersey.
Kylie hands me the phone and we all surround it.
Its halftime and we are creaming the other team. I have no doubts that we are going to win this game.
Daniel is making some great shots. He seems to be taking out all hist emotions on the ice and it’s working out for them. He really has a lot of
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talents.
During halftime he ran over to Brooks and grabbed the phone.
“Hey, how do I look?” He asks, smiling. His cheeks rosy.
“I don’t know much about hockey but you are killing it out there. Good job Dan” I say coughing.
“Thanks, are you okay?” He asks concerned.
“Yeah, I’m fine” I say between coughs. Go out there and destroy them” I say and he flashes me one of his famous toothy smiles, causing me to blush.
-Brooks P.O.V~
I’ve never seen my best friend look at someone the way he looks at Kisses.
Walking into the hospital room was heartbreaking. Kisses is one of my best friends and she’s been through a lot for only being 17. No one deserves what she’s been put through. I’m not supposed to know what happened but Kylie told me, I promised that I wouldn’t tell a soul.
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The first thing I saw walking into that hospital room was Daniels face. His bags were huge, hand intertwined with Kisses. He had a soft smile on his face with glossy eyes.
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Kisses was all bandaged up with tubes and machines all over her. The white cast apparent. Kisses looked even more tired than Daniel.
I can tell how much all the Greens care about Kisses. Even Jim looked
worried.
I didn’t see Kisses yesterday but she looks really pale. It makes me very worried.
The second half of the game went by like lightning. Daniel scored at couple times, the other team never had a chance.
“Good job man. You played great” I say after he talks to the coach.
“Thanks Brooks, where’s Kisses?” He asks looking at the screen to see just Kylie and Christine.
“Bathroom” Kylie says and I nod.
“Good job Daniel” Kylie smiles her gorgeous smile. I cant wait to see her again. I hate being away from her.
“Okay, I’m going to get changed. Text mom the orders. Love you guys” Daniel says and hangs up.
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“Hey Brooks, can I um, talk to you for a second?” Daniel says, nervously.
“Yeah bro, you can always talk to me. What’s up?” I ask, confused.
“I told Kisses that I love her” He mumbles and I look at him briefly, shocked.
“How did that happen?” I ask, completely in shock.
“She kept going on about how she was a charity case to me and my family and that was the only way I thought I could prove it” He says, sounding.
“Okay, that’s great. Why do you sound and look so upset?” I ask, worry filling my body.
“I don’t think she feels the same” He says, monotoned.
“What’d she say to it?” I say pulling into an empty parking lot.
“She said right now isn’t the right time and to tell her again soon. But I feel like she was just saying that” Daniel looks down at his hands.
“Daniel, I see the way you two look at each other. It will happen. She’s probably just scared. I mean, the amount of people who have hurt her is bound to make her scared to lose anyone else. You treat her like an actual person, she hasn’t had that in a while bro. Give her time. Okay man?” I say and he nods.
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“Yeah, I know. I just really fucking love her. Like a lot. I’m pretty sure I’m in love with her. Like whenever I see her I get butterflies. I always knows when she’s around, I can just feel it. When she kisses me on the cheek, it always lingers. I–I’ve never had this feeling before” He says and a huge smile spreads across my face.
“Oh Daniel, you’re so whipped” I shake my head, pulling out of the parking lot and speeding towards the hospital.
