Boy in Pink

Chapter 50

A/N: chapter 50, how exciting! Any guesses on how many chapters Boy in Pink will have? We'll have to see ;) P.S there is a reference for the second book in this chapter, what a fun way to celebrate 50 chapters ;) P.P.S I WILL edit this chapter when I start writing the book so I can add some quotes and put maybe a part of it in. Cya!

I was sitting in the hospital bed, having a silent mental breakdown. I was back. Well, it felt like it. It sure felt like I was back. No people, no sound except beeping of the machine, and the nurses checking up on me every once in a while, like Junpei. I froze. Junpei. They're still in there!

I tried to get up, but was quickly shoved back down.

"Junpei, they're... still in there..." I whispered frantically, my voice hoarse from screaming hours before.

"Rory, we can't go back for them. Not yet." It was Braedon.

"How long have you been here...?" I asked softly, clinging onto him like I was a child.

"The entire time, hon. It's okay, don't cry..." He coaxed me back down gently as I clung onto him like he was my lifeline.

"I said no hospitals..."

"You needed a hospital, okay? Who even did this, Rors?" I tensed, hesitating to tell him. If I told him it was my mom, well... he'd be livid.

"I just got into a fight while walking, that's all," I murmured, hating to lie but I had to.

"Hon... don't lie to me. Who, did, this to you? Please, don't lie," He said again, seeing right through my lie. I sighed, not wanting to fight him.

"Fine, fine! It was my mom, and she threw a bottle at me. Happy?" I uttered through my teeth.

"Rors... I didn't know, I'm sorry-"

"Don't be." I rolled over, now facing away from him. "It's not a big deal."

I felt a dip in the bed, then warmth.

"B, cmon..." I sighed but smiled. "You're really gonna cuddle right now?"

"How else am I gonna make my boyfriend feel better?" He teased, and I laughed.

"Fine, fine, you goof!" I rolled back over and pulled him into my arms, nuzzling him.

"I wanted to be the big spoon!" He whined, but I just pressed a kiss to the nape of his neck.

"Well, too bad, you shortie. Either little spoon or no cuddles," I threatened playfully, and he whined.

"Fineeeee!" He huffed and got comfortable in my arms, making me smile.

It's been a while since we were like this. It's nice... I kissed the nape of his neck again, letting a soft sigh escape my lips as I nuzzled closer.

"G'night, B."

"Goodnight, baby..."

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In the morning, I saw Braedon up before me. He was still in my arms, but sitting in such a way that he could read.

"Where'd you get the book, love?" I asked, still half asleep as I let go of him and plopped my head on his lap.

"The nice nurse gave it to me. Said it was her favorite, so I'm reading it. It is a good book. Kinda reminds me of someone, though..."

"Who does it remind you of?" I asked.

"It's called Damsel Not in Distress," he showed me the cover. On the cover, it was a picture of two girls holding hands in front of a beach, their backs to the picture. "And, it kinda reminds me of Lori and Ari..."

"Of the girls? Why?" He just shrugged and opened the book back up to a bookmarked page.

"Here, read this," he showed me the page and I read the part out loud.

"Huh, it kinda does remind me of the girls..." I agreed.

"Right!? Anyways, it's such a good book! Want me to read it to you?"

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"Wow, that is a good book!" He chuckled and ruffled my hair playfully.

"You bet it is!" I yawned and rested my head on his shoulder.

"I love you..." I murmured, pressing a gentle kiss to his neck.

"I love you too, hon. You tired?" He asked, and I nodded.

"Very tired..."

"Rest up, love. It has been a stressful week for you," he coaxed and rubbed my back. I let my eyes flutter closed and a yawn escaped my lips.

"Just a quick nap..." I uttered, before closing my eyes and letting myself nod off.