INNOCENCE

• twenty six

NELLIE

Dr. Stone walked beside as we walk through the hospital corridors. As we're walking, I slip on the wet floor & I hold onto his arm for dear life, trying to stop myself from falling but he ended slipping on the wet floor as well making us both fall on our asses.

He laughed humorously & I groaned in embarrassment & annoyance.

There should've been a caution sign.

"Are you okay?" He chuckled & I gave him a thumbs up.

He stood up & held out his hand. I placed my hand in his large one & he helped me up, a groan left my lips. I felt his finger softly caress my knuckles & I pulled my hand away. He cleared his throat, quickly apologizing.

I slipped once again & he laughed. I glared at him & his laugh died down. The pure amusement in his eyes made me roll my eyes.

He leaned down & wrapped his strong arms around me lifting me off the ground, the bridal way. I took in his scent, he smelled expensive but not better than Leo.

He held me close to his chest as he walked to the other end of the corridor & slowly put me down.

"Thank you." I whispered, a bit annoyed I slipped twice.

"I'm not in the mood for coffee anymore." I whispered & he nodded his head.

"Me too." He chuckled & I awkwardly smiled.

We stood in uncomfortable silence as he intensely stared at me.

"Wow, you're beautiful." He spoke stunned & I smiled softly.

"Sorry, didn't mean t-"

"Thank you." I smiled & his eyes softened, a wide smile appeared on his face.

"You're welcome." He whispered & I nodded.

He was about to speak until the ringing of an alarm interrupted him.

"Code white! Code white!" Loud alarms began going off & my heart sank.

"What does that mean?" I asked, panic washed over me.

"A violent person." He spoke calmly & I stared at him in pure disbelief. I gulped & he grabbed my hand leading me out of the hallway.

He dragged me into a random doctor's room & shut the door.

I sighed & hopped on the bed. He stood in front of me & looked at his watch.

"This should last at least 15 to 30 minutes." He spoke as he ran his fingers through his hair, his muscles flexed through his doctor's coat. I don't miss the tattoo his wrists.

"30 minutes in room with you?! & alone?!Please! I will die of annoyance & boredom." I joked & he chuckled.

"Same here." He agreed & I scoffed.

"Come again? Annoyance? Yes, because I know I'm annoying, but boredom? No. I'm not boring sir." I rolled my eyes & he laughed beautifully.