Heart of River {BDSM / 18+}

26

By the time we got to the urgent care, my heart had calmed down to a normal level and I could walk on my own. My cheek throbbed but I smiled at the pair of Doms when Kentaro helped me out of the car.

"We need to be seen, my sub has been assaulted." Kentaro grumbles to the front desk person, and they hand him a clipboard to fill out. He leads us to the chairs in the waiting area and starts to fill it out. I don't question how he knows so much about me, and kick my feet in the chair.

Casey puts a hand on my leg to steady my legs and I frown. I was grateful he stuck up for me, but it didn't mean I wasn't still upset with him. I pull away from him and Kentaro glances between us, but doesn't say anything.

"What's your pain level, pet?"

"Mm a six, Sir." He looks up and squints at me before circling the six on the paper.

He walks the clipboard back up and speaks with the person for a minute before coming back. He tugs me onto his lap and I happily snuggle into his chest, taking any sort of affection I can get from him.

Was it a bit shitty to throw this in Casey's face? Yes. But I would apologize when I didn't have a pounding headache, even if he didn't look too upset about it. Why didn't he look upset about it?

I pouted a bit, but didn't have time to think about it when a nurse called us back to a room.

The two Doms take up all the space in the hallway as the short male nurse motions us through to a small exam room. I snicker as they hunch into the chairs, earning looks that would put me in trouble. I pout and hold my cheek, climbing onto the exam table.

Kentaro frowns in concern and Casey cracks a smile and rolls his eyes. It makes me smile but I look at the nurse as he types away on the computer. Casey whispers something to Kentaro and he looks at me with suppressed amusement and faux annoyance.

Damn him and his snitching.

"Alright River, I'm nurse Stephen and Dr. Troy will be back in a second." He smiles at me and his gaze softens, noticing my anxiety. "Don't worry love, he may look like a scary Dom but he's just a big teddy bear."

I nod and he looks at the two Doms with me.

"You're a lucky boy, having two strong protectors with you. You'll do just fine." He gives me a wink and leaves, trapping an ocean of silence in the room with his last sentence.

I worry my lip between my teeth, looking anywhere but the two men. Neither of them filled the silence and I couldn't decide if that was better or worse.

The doctor knocked on the door and walked in, clipboard in hand. "Alright, you must be River. I'm Dr. Troy. I heard you've gotten into a little tussle tonight, can I take a little peek?"

I look to Kentaro and he nods, taking hold of my hand. "Yes, Sir."

"What good manners you have, are these your Daddies?" He asks kindly, gently peeling away the band-aid. I whimper a little when the gauze pulls on my skin.

"This is my..."

"Daddy." Kentaro cuts in, giving me a nod of encouragement. "I'm his Daddy."

"My D-Daddy." I stutter on the word and my face heats up, and I raise my hand that's holding Kentaro's. "And that's my... my Casey."

I don't elaborate but I see another shared look between the Doms, obviously a little surprised at my answer. But I wasn't about to explain myself when I had Dr. Troy's fingers prodding my face. It felt like everything was bruised and on fire.

"Well, it seems like I've got some good news and some not so good news. Which do we want first?"

"Good news, please." I frown, squeezing my linked hand.

He walks to the computer and types something while he talks. "Your scratches aren't too deep, they should heal quickly."

"And the bad news?" Casey presses, impatient.

He shoots me an apologetic look but I just shrug. I'd know eventually.

"The not so good news, you'll need a few stitches. And it'll scar, though there's ways to minimize scarring I can recommend."

Scarring? Stitches? I couldn't be scarred, there was no way either of them would want an ugly, scarred sub. I could never go out with them, I'd be an embarrassment anywhere we went. They'd have to send me back.

"What about a plastic surgeon?" Casey speaks up and I shake my head.

"No, no that's too expensive. Madam's insurance wouldn't cover it." I frown. "It's okay, you can just stitch it and I'll go back to the House."

A lump forms in my throat and I internally yell at myself to stop being such a crybaby, stop making everything about myself. But I slip into self pity and force myself to breathe.

"Why don't I give you guys a few minutes while I grab some sterilizing tools." Dr. Troy shuts the door quietly as he leaves and I'm immediately pulled off the table and onto Kentaro's lap.

"Why would you go back to the House, pet?" He holds me tight. "Do you not want to be with either of us?"

Casey meets my eyes and my tears start falling against my will. I'm sobbing and rambling into my hands, the salt of my tears burning the scratches. I couldn't tell what I was crying about — the pain, the stitches, my unresolved fight with Casey, or what happened with Adrien. And when I thought about how much I was only thinking of myself, I felt like I deserved what had happened.

All of my thoughts tumbled out to them and by the time my sobs stopped and I was only sniffling and had the hiccups, I had both men holding me with soft words being murmured in my ear. Casey had tear tracks down his cheeks and quickly wiped them away, and Kentaro looked pained.

"I'd never be embarrassed by you, you've been a gift the whole time." Casey touches his forehead to mine. "I'm sorry I took my anger and shame out on you. And I'm sorry I didn't tell you about me and Kentaro, it's inexcusable and I apologize. You didn't deserve any of the pain I caused you."

My tears renewed and I threw my arms around him. I didn't care if it was the hysteria of the night and my overwhelming emotions, I didn't want to be mad at him anymore. I felt like he meant his apology and I was willing to risk forgiving him.

"I don't care anymore." I sniffle, leaning back into Kentaro. I keep a hold on his hand and he leans forwards to press a few kisses to my hand. I smile and he kisses my head.

A knock sounds on the door and we all turn towards the sound and Dr. Troy opens the door.

"How're we feeling in here? We ready for stitches?" He wiggles the packages in his hand and sets them on the tray stand.

Casey squeezes my hand and clears his throat. "I'll pay for the plastic surgeon, if the option is still open."

"Of course, let me see if anyone's available." He smiles and clicks away on the computer before excusing himself once again and closes the door. We sit in amicable silence, and I listen to their breathing. It soothed me and I felt my eyelids drooping against my will.

"River?" Casey pats my thigh and I groan.

"Baby, you gotta open your eyes." Kentaro kisses my head and I pout, but obey. "Good boy."

I looked at the person in the white coat but it wasn't Dr. Troy. They smile at me and slide closer on the rolling stool.

"Hi there, I'm Dr. Tenet. I'm gonna close up those scratches." They snap on some gloves and take my chin in their hand, gently turning my heads this way and that. "Alright, buddy, this'll be quick and painless."

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