Crush

Part 16

Christmas was now over and Ryan was about to leave Wisconsin with Nikki.

Ryan's p.o.v. -
I helped Nikki pack clothing and items she may need to live with me in Los Angeles. She couldn't move quickly so I asked if there were outfits she wanted and she put them in a bag. Once her bags were ready i brought them to the car. I then went back inside and lifted her up in my arms to carry her outside. I set her down in the car and drove to the airport.

At the parking lot he returned the rental and we were on our way to the check in area.

I held her hand as we stood there to have our bags checked and head to the security gate.

After going through the line to check bags we headed to security for our United flight that would stop in Chicago first then Los Angeles.

We sat on the benches after the security check point waiting for our flight.

I asked her "Are you excited?"

Nikki looked into my blue eyes "Yes! I've only ever lived with my sister or mom though. It will be a new experience."

I held her hand, kissing it softly and asked "Are you going to be more comfortable in a guest room?"

Nikki said "I'll see when I try to sleep the first night."

I wrapped my arms around her and waited for our plane to be ready.

We heard a voice say "Flight 2397 to Chicago is now asking those who are unable to walk quickly or those with small children to board first."

I took her hand helping her walk to our seats. The flight attendant took her crutches and placed them in a safe place for the flight.

Once in our seats I could sense a bit of nervousness in Nikki's eyes.

I said "I love you! I know it's different to live with someone but you'll love it. You always said you wanted to see the inside of my place anyway."

Nikki said "I know. I'm just nervous about my back. I hope it really is ok."

I didn't expect her to say that so I looked into her eyes and said "Relax as much as possible. You have any medications you need for it. Once we land in LA you can rest at my house. Then we'll find you a new physical therapist tomorrow. In fact you'd probably like the one I've seen."

The moment we landed in Chicago I texted Mike "Hey what do you recommend for a 33 year old woman going through physical therapy after being shot in the back and healing to walk by herself again?"

Mike replied with his best information about diet and asked "Is she moving in with you after all?"

I said "She is. We're in O'Hare right now."

Mike said "Wow you're on the way now then?"

I said "Yes. She got the okay to travel. I want her with me all the time. I love her so much."

Mike said "I'm happy for you. I can work out a plan for her when she gets here. I'd set up an appointment with your PT."

I said "We are tomorrow. I really hope this goes well. I want her to stay with me as long as possible."

Mike said "You sound like you plan on asking her something else other than just moving in."