Saving Her

Chapter 70

There's still about a week before our trip to Banff.  Shawn and I have made sure to double and triple check that we have the appropriate amount of time off.  I'm growing more excited and anxious by the minute.  I loved our trip there the first time and I have a feeling this time around is going to be nothing short of special. 

The last couple of weeks Shawn and I have both gotten back into the rhythm of our regular work schedules and since we've gone back to our regular shifts, that means we get to see each other at work too.  To be honest, I've missed seeing his curly head of hair come through those doors when I'm here.

Tiffany and I are currently sitting at the front desk chatting away about this and that.  She's telling me that her and Brian are going strong and she's almost positive that he's going to ask her to marry him soon.  They've also apparently talked about getting a bigger place together because they want to get some sort of pet, and Brian wants to be a father "soon."

"Wow Tiff, that's awesome!!  I can't believe it.  After all this time, we're dating the kind of people we've always wanted to be with; who just happen to be best friends" I giggle as we sit there and reminisce about all the times we've talked about being with men like the ones we have now.

"I know!  It's so crazy, but to be honest, I always knew it was going to be you and Shawn.  He's had eyes for you since the day I met him and I don't think he would've given up on you so easily" she says to me as I think back on the night I first met Shawn.  I remember his tall frame, curly brown hair and nice butt being the first things I saw of him.  When he finally turned around and I got a view of the rest of him, I knew it was all over from there.  He's still the most handsome man I've ever laid eyes on.  I still find myself at times kicking myself for not just being with him all this time, but the more I think about it, the more I'm glad the course of events; minus my rape; took place the way they did.  I think Shawn was always meant to be my friend first and then eventually my lover.  I think things worked out exactly like they were supposed to.  I can't say for sure if we had started dating shortly after we met, that we'd still be together now.  It makes me unsettled to think about the fact that I really could have never ended up with Shawn.  I'm truly blessed to have a best friend and a lover in the same person.

Speaking of the devil, our two handsome men come rushing though the doors, helping push two gurneys into the waiting arms of our hospital staff.  They are both dripping with sweat and both look extremely tired.  Bags hang under both their eyes and I can tell by the look on Shawn's face as he rushes by us that he's had a long night already.

About a half hour later, him and Brian come walking slowly up to the front desk.  Brian instantly lays his head on the counter above us and Shawn just looks down at me with a blank stare.

I stand to walk around the desk, opening the door first that's since been installed for our safety, and walk to my boyfriends side.

"Baby...what's wrong?  Talk to me" I say gently grabbing his arm so he'll face me.  He looks down at me with sad eyes, seemingly coming out of his daze.  "Just a long night already sunflower.  The case we just brought in was young twins.  Boy and a girl...abused by their parents" he says quietly as I feel my stomach churn in horror.  "Oh Shawn...." I say as I wrap my arms around him and feel his big hands wrap around me as well, pulling me into his chest as I feel his body relax.  "God it's so good to see you when I come here again!" He whispers.  "You make everything better.  I love you so much baby" he says as he lifts my chin to put us face to face.  Leaning down, he kisses me gently.  Pulling away he rests his forehead on mine and moves his hands to cup my face.  "You are the most amazing, strongest woman I know.  I honestly don't know what I would do without you."

"I was just thinking the same thing actually" I say matter of factly as I push up on my tip toes and take his lips with mine.  I go to break away from the kiss, but he just pulls me even closer to him and continues our kisses.