Little Montgomery: A Station 19 Story

Chapter Fourteen: Sorry you got shot

*One week later*

Hartley's POV:

Nick gets to be released from the hospital today. He had to stay for a week so they could make sure his lungs were healing properly. But last night Meredith and Link agreed that he should be able to go home, so now his dad is signing the discharge papers while he changes into a hoodie and shorts of his that he left at my house in case of emergency after the time I accidentally spilled a smoothie on him and he had nothing to change into. I try not to blush when I see him shirtless, and I see him smirk at me.

Nick: Like what you see?

Hartley(stammering): Uh-um, I- I- shut up.

He laughs at me as I help him pull the hoodie over his head since he can't lift his left arm that high without pain yet. I've seen him shirtless once before but now he has a scar on his abs from the surgery.

Hartley: Not gonna lie, that scar is sexy. I mean, sorry you got shot, but you're really sexy.

Nick: Oh really?

Hartley: Really.

He grabs my waist and pulls me towards him, me putting my hands on his chest.

Nick: So, you like scars, huh?

Hartley: I'd say so.

Nick(lowering his voice): That's good for me.

He pulls me into a kiss, deepening it after a few seconds. I run my hand through his hair, still messed up from not being styled since he's been in the hospital. He puts his hand on my face, his cold fingers on my cheek making me shiver. We hear someone clear their throat behind us, jumping away from each other, me jumping back so far I land on the floor in front of the couch.

Mr. Sperling(holding up the discharge papers): We can go now, if you two are done making out.

Hartley: I am so sorry, Mr. Sperling...again.

Nick: Hey dad.

Mr. Sperling: All good, Hartley. Car's out front. Meet me when you guys are done.

Once he leaves the room Nick and I look at each other and start to laugh. I gently slap his shoulder.

Hartley: Come on, weirdo. Before anyone else walks in.

Nick(playfully groaning): Stupid unlocked doors.

I laugh and grab his hand, dragging him out of the room and towards the car.

*time skip to Nick's house*

We get to his house and Nick insists on walking in by himself. The two of us get comfortable on the couch watching TV for a couple hours until I get a text from Travis saying he's outside to pick me up.

Hartley(standing up): I've got to go, Travis is here. Do you need anything before I leave?

Nick: No, I'm good, thanks. I'll see you tomorrow?

Hartley: The second practice is over.

I give him a goodbye kiss and grab my phone.

Hartley: I love you.

Nick: Love you more.

Hartley: Not possible.

Nick's POV:

After Hartley leaves I take a sip of my water glass until I hear my dad's voice behind me.

Mr. Sperling: Hartley leave?