Burning Love

Injuries

I wake up the next morning with a huge headache, and Eli climbing into bed with me. I barely slept the night before worrying about Chris. I was expecting him to call me or text me when he got back from the call, but I never heard anything from him. I tossed and turned all night, and now my body hurts and I have a migraine.

"Mom, did Chris make it back alright?" I look down at Eli's green eyes filled with worry.

"I don't know hun. I haven't heard from him yet. He probably just got busy and forgot." I wasn't sure who needed to hear that more, me or him.

Eli snuggled up closer to me and closed his eyes. We fell asleep like that for another 2 hours. When we wake up, it's 9:30 in the morning and the sky is filled with dark clouds. Thunder rumbles through every now and again.

I get up from the bed and head to the kitchen to start on breakfast for Eli and me. I hear him moving around in the quiet of the morning. Eli comes into the kitchen as I set a plate with his breakfast on the island. I grab my plate, but before I can sit down my phone rings.

I notice it light up with a picture of Chris, Eli and Dodger I took with Chris's name flashing. "Chris! I was worried!"

I hear a sigh on the other end. "Frankie..."

It's not Chris's voice that makes it to my ear, but John's. My heart starts pounding and my stomach drops with worry. I move into the living room so that Eli doesn't hear the conversation.

"John, what's going on? Where's Chris? Are you guys okay?" I ramble as I start to panic.

"Sorry Frankie, there was an accident. Chris got injured. He was taken to the hospital. He's asking for you." I try to breathe deeply as I feel tears start to come.

"I'm on my way. Eli, I need you to get dressed to take you to grandmom's house." I start to quickly get ready to go to the hospital.

I text my mom about bringing Eli over, as I help him finish getting ready. We run out the door, and make our way to my parents.

After I drop Eli off, I rush to the hospital. As soon as I walk into the emergency room, I'm greeted by Ellie.

"Frankie!" She rushes over to me and hugs me. "Come on, I'll take you to his room."

"Is he okay Ellie? What did the doctor say?" My mind is running a mile a minute.

"You can ask him, when we get to the room. He's in there with Chris right now." I nod following her closely to his room.

I rush in and see a middle aged man talking to Chris as he's checking his eyes. Chris notices me and smiles.

"Frankie, you came." I sigh hearing his voice.

I rush over to the other side of the bed and grab his hand. "Of course I came! I was worried sick about you."

I wait for the doctor to finish checking him over. "Well, Mr. Evans, you've got a mild concussion, a sprained wrist, and a broken leg. You can't get your leg nor wrist wet until they come off. You will definitely be in need of some help for the next 10 weeks when we will figure out if you are ready for your cast to come off."

"Okay, thank you doctor." Chris shakes the doctor's hand before turning to look at me with a soft smile.

Everyone left the hospital room leaving Chris and me alone. He grabs my hand and pulls me up from the chair I was sitting in. He pulls me as close as he can under the circumstances and gives me a passionate kiss. I can't help it anymore and let my tears fall freely. A small sob leaving my lips as I bring my hands to his face and cup his cheeks.

"I was so worried Chris! I barely slept last night. What happened?"

"A beam in the house fell and landed on me. But I'm okay for the most part. I'm still here with you for better or worse." He smiles mischievously at me.

I lightly laugh at his attempt at a joke. "I'm being serious Chris, I thought I lost you."

He lets out a sigh pulling me to join him on his hospital bed. "I know Frankie, I'm sorry. I just don't like seeing you cry, especially knowing I caused the tears. I never want to be the reason for your sadness. I love you."

"I love you too Chris."

I lay my head down on his chest and feel him kiss the top of my head. We stay quiet for a bit, just enjoying being in each other's arms after the uncertainty we felt before.

"Come stay with me Chris, until your cast comes off. I can help you out, and Eli would love to have you a Dodger over." I look up at him and notice his little smile.

"You want me to move in, doll?" He smirks down at me as my cheeks redden with a blush.

"Well, I guess we can see how it works, and maybe discuss after if we'd like to make it a permanent thing." I see the smile on his face grow at the prospect.

"I would love it if you helped me Frankie. I'll just need some help packing up some of my things from my place."

"Perfect. I love you Chris."

"I love you too Frankie."

At that moment Ellie came back in to check on his vitals, and make sure his pain levels were doing okay. It was hard relinquishing the power of not being his healthcare provider, but it was an amazement watching Ellie work. I've always appreciated the hard work of nurses.

We inform Ellie about our plans for Chris to stay with me for the time being. And she lets us know she will tell the doctor. She leaves us again with the promise of stopping by later.

I call my mom and let her know the plan as well. As visiting hours come to an end, I get up from Chris' hospital bed, and grab my things.

"I'll come pick you up tomorrow. I'll work until lunch time, and then reschedule my afternoon appointments." I hate having to reschedule appointments, but Chris needs my help.

"I'll be here patiently waiting, although I would prefer to be in your bed already." He gives me a sultry look and I laugh.

I gently swat his chest. "You are on a hospital bed with injuries and that's all you can think about?"

"That's all I ever think about in general my love." My cheeks flush and I look down bashfully.

"You are trouble."

Chris chuckles, and then gives me a kiss as I get ready to leave.

"I love you, I'll see you tomorrow."

"Love you."

As I now drive to my parents house to pick up Eli, I feel a sense of calm knowing that Chris was alright. He may have been injured, but it wasn't too badly. I'm grateful to have him, and more than happy to help him. I then feel myself grin at the thought of us living together. I know for now we said this is a trial, but I can tell he will be staying after all this is over. In the midst of the chaos something good has come out.

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AN-look at me giving you double updates so close to each other! I feel like I'm starting to get my mojo back! I hope you like this chapter! As always, comment and vote if you would like to! I do enjoy hearing from you, and I love hearing your opinions! Thank you!