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As it got darker the rest of the pogues went their separate ways. Sarah and JB were relaxed on the hammock outside the chateau, pope and kie went back to their homes and me and JJ went to my room in the chateau.

"Why?" I asked.

"Why what?" JJ asked not 100% paying attention.

"Why do you love me?" I asked. This made JJ immediately stop whatever he was doing and look at me.

"Why do I love you- okay well for starters you're the most beautiful person I've ever seen, you even look like a goddess sometimes. You're compassionate and care about everyone and everything. You don't let anyone else change your mind when you want something, You put the people you care about first and always have a smile on your face when you do. You-" JJ started.

"JJ..........." I said.

"Y/n I love you because you make me feel complete, you make me feel like nothing else matters as long as you are okay. That is why I love you." JJ said.

"Would you still think I'm beautiful if I'm covered in scars........." I said.

"Y/n........" JJ said.

"Would you still think I'm beautiful......if I'm covered in scars........." I said.

"Yes. Because those scars are proof that you are stronger than you think you are. Those scars are proof that you won a battle. Those scars are a part of what makes you, you. And I love you." JJ said sitting beside me.
"Please believe me when I say, you are perfect in every way. Nothing, and I mean nothing, can make me not love you or think you aren't beautiful." JJ said kissing me on the forehead as a tear rolled down my cheek.

I stood up off the bed and left for the bathroom taking a pair of PJ's with me.

As I was in the bathroom I slowly unraveled my bandaging to take off. It had been a while since the incident so I could finally be able to remove the bandaging for longer periods to allow the scars to breathe. This was the first time going to bed without any bandaging on so it felt slightly surreal.

I struggled my way into my PJ's, falling over in the process.

"Y/n! Are you okay?!" JJ yelled from outside the door.

"Mhm." I said trying to get up.
I felt JJ try and open the door before I shut it and locked it.
"Go away! I'm fine!" I said tears slowly coming into my eyes again.

I placed my forearms on the sink counter and used all of my energy to pull myself up. Once I was finally standing I took a second to breathe.

This was going to be a long and strenuous recovery. And having people running to my rescue whenever they hear as much as a wince just made me annoyed. It made me feel like a helpless person who can't make it by herself. I'm perfectly capable if you give me the chance.

I eventually managed to change into my PJ's and I unlocked the door, collecting all my items before walking out.

I eventually managed to change into my PJ's and I unlocked the door, collecting all my items before walking out

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My PJ's were light and flowy and had a summer fruits pattern on it.

As I entered my bedroom I saw JJ sat on the edge of my bed with his back to me.
He was wearing a pair of pj shorts, no shirt and his necklace that he always wears. I shut the door behind me which made a noise and JJ turned his head around to face me.

"Hi." I said smiling.

JJ didn't reply. Instead he stood up and came walking over to me. As he got closer I took a few steps towards him too. My breathing hitched as he stopped walking. He placed a kiss on my lips as I put my arms around his neck. (In that moment I wish I could've placed my hands through his hair that I hadn't touched in so long but I couldn't exactly use my hands very well.)

JJ carefully lifted me up so my legs were wrapped around him and he was avoiding touching my back at all costs as he did this.

"I'm afraid this is as far as we are going tonight." I said laughing between kisses.

"That's fine, this is great." JJ replied laughing to himself about what he just said as he worked his way down onto my neck.

I chuckled a bit to myself at his comment before enjoying the moment that this was. It felt normal again. This was the first time since the incident that I've actually felt more like a normal person. I nearly forgot about everything for a second before my hand started to cramp a bit.

"Ow ow ow ow." I said.

"What?! Are you okay?" JJ said panicking and carefully placing me down.

"Oh my god! Yes I'm fine! Please stop acting like I've just been impaled by an icicle! I just got a bit of hand cramp! I'm not a complete cripple that needs constant attention!" I snapped.
JJ looked quite taken back by what I just said.
"I- I'm sorry I didn't mean to snap." I said trying to massage my cramp away without touching my scars too much.

"No, you're right. Don't apologise." JJ said.

"I umm- I'm quite tired so if it's okay with you can we just go to bed." I said.

"Yeah of course." JJ said.

I climbed into bed and JJ turned the lamp light off.

We lay there in quiet for a bit in separate sides of the bed.

"Jayj....." I said.

"Mhm." JJ hummed.

"Could you come a bit closer?" I said.

I felt the movement in the covers as JJ shuffled closer towards me.

We were facing each other in the bed and we're close enough that we could hear and see each other breathe.
He didn't wrap his arms around me because he knew to be careful still about my scar but instead he placed his arm around my shoulders holding me in close.

"Better?" JJ smiling internally.
I didn't reply and instead just gave him a sweet little kiss on his hand that was around my shoulder before resting my head on it.

We lay there like that for a while listening to each others breathing patterns and hearing the subtle birds outside chirping quietly until just as the birds did, we fell asleep.

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