Only You (Slow Updates)

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Alex’s POV

It has been a few days since Ryan has been discharged from the hospital and settled in his new home. I can’t believe I finally have a brother. I had always wanted a brother doesn’t matter if it’s older or younger. Finally someone to call family other than Amber.

I have been taking care of Ryan and took some days off from work as well as school. Thankfully my boss at gym understood my situation and gave me a few days off. Ryan has been settling well except at nights. I knew that this would happen as he had went to so much but I’m also happy that whenever the nightmares come he comes to me.

The first time it came was on the first day itself. I had hoped that the nightmares won’t happen but just to be safe I had put baby monitor in his room. I had been sleeping when I heard the most heartbreaking and terrified scream come from the baby monitor as well as the door. I quickly dashed out and went to Ryan’s room to see him thrashing around saying over and over again to not hurt him and he is a good boy. I almost cried looking at him but I tried waking him up. Then finally after what seems like a long time he woke up and looked around frantically. When he saw that I was still holding his hand he jerked back and cried.

I gently sat on the bed and whispered soothing words till he calmed down. His breathing was back to normal and when he noticed it was me he wrapped his arms around my neck and buried his head in my shoulders. The sobs leaving from him were heartbreaking. I had to will myself to not cry. I kept whispering calming words and rubbing his back till he quietened down. When I tried putting him down on the bed he tightened his hold and wouldn’t leave me. So I him with me and we slept cuddling.q

Anyways since that day either Ryan would sleep in my bed or I in his. The nightmares are still there and I’m just praying that they would soon go away. I’ll wait for few more weeks if they are still there I’m getting some professional help.

It was Sunday morning and I had woken up way too early for no apparent reason. Amber was coming and since Ryan’s wounds are healing much better now we have decided to go for shopping with him. Right now I’m going to the gym that’s at home. I have took baby monitor just in case with me.

Quickly changing into workout clothes, I started doing warm ups while playing light music in the background. Tomorrow night I have a fight and I’m gonna start going to work. I’m considering taking Ryan with me as I know he won’t be comfortable with anyone else around house and also I don’t trust anyone to take care of my baby. Hence he will come with me to the gym and when he is healed maybe he had like to run some self defence.

Anyways the fight that I have tomorrow is against this guy who is four times my size and weight. I have seen him fight a few time and what I have observed is that he is slow due to his weight which I can use for my advantage. I won’t say that I am undefeated as I had lost a few fights but I’m making my way up the ladder where I can be the champion. For that I have to defeat the number one of our gym who is on a vacation right now.

It has been an hour and a half now and I am completing my last set of pull ups.

46, 47, 48, 49 and 50.

I went towards the kitchen after grabbing the towel and wiping my face. I drank the water and made my way upstairs. After checking on Ryan who was still sleeping, I took a quick shower and got ready for the day. It was now 9.30 in the morning, so I decided to start making breakfast. Ryan had taking a liking towards the waffles so I thought why not make it for my baby.

When I was finished with making batter for waffles. I started cutting fruits beginning with strawberries. As I was cutting the last fruit I heard the small foot steps slowly making its way to the kitchen. I turned around when the person’s foot steps stopped. I smiled at him as he looked so cute. Ryan stood at the kitchen doorway rubbing his eyes with his small fist while holding his blanket in one hand and a batman stuff toy tucked under his elbow. I almost awed at the that.

“Good morning baby.” I said walking towards him and carefully picking him up. “Good morning Alex.” He said in his sleepy voice. “Come on baby let’s get you freshen up for the breakfast. I made waffles today.” I said and saw Ryan’s face light up at the mention of waffles.

I took him to the bathroom and helped him brush his teeth and wash his face. Then we had breakfast where Ryan talked about his dream where he was a batman. I’m happy that the nightmares are not so frequent and he has started opening up a bit more to me. He is still shy though around strangers but that’s expected.

After the breakfast I got Ryan ready for the day. It was now 1 in the afternoon. After the breakfast I discussed or rather told Ryan about how I had to work and if he would like to come with me to the gym or stay home with a babysitter, to which he obviously said he would come with me. Anyways then I told him how him, I and Amber are going to shopping for his clothes and toys and other necessities. He got excited but at the same time shy when I said it all for him. He is the cutest.

I and Ryan were watching cars when the door opened to our home and entered Amber. “Honey I’m home.” Amber yelled. I smiled and shook my head at her antics. “Come on love. Amber is here. Let’s go say hello” I said as I helped Ryan stand up. “Amyyy.” Ryan said excitedly as we reached the doorway and Amber came towards us picking Ryan up. “So buddy are you excited to go to the mall.”