Crush

Part 17

Mikes p.o.v. -
My friend Ryan was bringing his girlfriend to California with him to live out here and honestly it sounded to me like he didn't just want her live to with him as his girlfriend.  From the way he talked about her I knew he loved her a lot but it was different than anyone else he'd dated.

This one seemed like it would last.  By last I mean last a lifetime.  I wanted happiness for him but I also loved our adventures.

We always had crazy fun times together and I didn't want that to end.

Ryan's p.o.v. -
I was boarding the plane in Chicago to head for LA and I helped her get to the seat yet again.

We sat down in coach and he asked "How are you feeling baby?"

Nikki said with tears in her eyes "Not good.  My back is killing me.  I don't know if I was ready for this."

I held her close and said "Maybe you need a pain pill."

Nikki said "I can't yet.  It's only been 2 hours."

I kissed her tear soaked cheeks trying to comfort her but nothing worked.  I hated seeing her like this.

The flight attendant asked "Does the lady need a pillow?"

I said "She needs rest.  She just recently got feeling back in her legs and back.  She had been in a wheelchair after being shot by a hunters stray bullet."

The flight attendant said "I'm sorry.  I'll bring her a pillow and blanket.  Maybe it will help a little."

I helped her arrange the pillow and blanket to make her as comfortable as possible.  I could tell it wasn't helping much.

The flight attendant searched out a doctor or nurse and after ten minutes she found one.  She allowed the man to come to my seat.

He talked to my girlfriend and said "If you feel like it's unbearable then I would suggest taking half a pain pill on top of what's in your system."

She winced in pain and decided to take the doctors orders and it helped somewhat.

After the plane landed at LAX we got out and I carried her to my car.  I laid her in the back seat as I drove home.

I parked my car in my driveway and helped her out.  I carried her inside set her down and then brought in the bags.

I locked the door and walked over to Nikki.

She looked at me in terrible pain and took a dose of pain medication before drifting off to sleep on my couch.

I carried her up to my room and laid her gently on the bed to have her sleep near me so I could watch her.

I didn't want her being confused or disoriented if she woke up in the middle of the night. 

I kissed her forehead as she lay sleeping on my bed before changing into sleep attire.  I whispered "I love you Nikki!  I'm right here if you need anything."

I laid down next to her just staring at her beautiful form next to me watching her sleep peacefully.  At least I hoped it was peaceful.