How Could I Have Known? (A Josh Ramsay Fan Fiction)

Part XIX

I was back in my bed this time Josh was next I me. It felt good to be sleeping next to him again. I missed his smell and warmth. I missed the rhythm of his breathing. He leaned his head towards me. "You know, you don't remember me when you first woke up." He said. "What? What do you mean I didn't remember you?" "Yeah. I asked you if you remembered me and you just stared at me." "I thought the first time I woke up was when I ran out of my room." "No, you woke up a couple times before that too." "I don't even remember." "It's okay." He chuckled. I smiled.

Just then a nurse came to check on me. When she saw both of us in the bed she blushed and closed the door saying sorry. "No, no, it's okay!" I called after her. She re-entered the room still with a hint of red on her cheeks. She was very beautiful, glowing green eyes and gentle blond curls. I couldn't help but feel jealous what with my dull brown eyes and unruly copper hair. "I'm sorry, but I need to check how your body is healing." She stated. I looked at Josh and he uncovered himself got up and asked if I wanted him to leave the room. I didn't mind him being here, but I didn't even know what my body looked like after what happened. The nurse untied my gown from the back, I could feel her eyes on my skin and then her warm finger traced my spine. "Does that hurt?" She questioned. It felt a bit tender, but not too bad. She then asked me to lie on my back. I covered my legs as I did she lifted my gown to expose my stomach. Bruises everywhere. Black as blue patches covered my skin. "I didn't know how bad it was." I admitted. The nurse told me the iv that I had was a very strong pain killer and I might need it for a couple more days. She then lifted my gown uncovering my bare chest. I saw Josh turn around. The nurse looked quizzically at him but turned her attention back to me. She touched the cut on the left side of my chest. And I could see it was stitched up. "How does that feel?" She asked. "I don't feel the pain if there is supposed to be any." I stated. "Mm." The nurse scribbled something down on her clipboard. "Okay, you are all set for tonight. If you need anything I'll be at the desk, but I'm sure he will take care of you." She smiled at Josh as he turned around. Before I knew it, she was gone.

"Why did you turn around? You have seen me before. I didn't mind that you were here." I said. Josh looked at my body that was now covered. "I-I just didn't want to...uh. I don't know." He stumbled. I let it go. I guess it didn't matter. He got back into the bed with me and I nuzzled up to him. For the first time I notice how tired he looked. "You should get some sleep. Why don't you get a motel or something so you can sleep?" "I, little missy, am not going anywhere." Josh said as he squeezed my cheek. I giggled and he leaned close to kiss me.