My Hero Day and Knight

Warned

I awoke from my sleep to find out that I was alone. No Mick. No doctors. No Morgan. The tv was on low and it was a re-run of Bones. I didn't know what time it was, all I know it was early. My room felt so abandoned. The two chairs were still in the same spot and my hand on the edge of the bed as if Mick held it. I let my eyes wonder around the room, hoping that they would meet his eyes. But nothing. The room was cooler than usual and the hospital was quieter than on an average daily basis. I wanted Mick here with me. I felt safer while I was around him. I was drawn closer to him even more. I wanted to scream his name, hoping that he could hear me and come rushing to my side so I could feel his presence. But nothing. Hours passed as I lay in the bed waiting on him to show. The doctors came in, took blood, checked my vitals, brought me food, changed the IV and blood bags then left. I was left watching re-runs of Castle and Bones and still no sign of Mick. I hope he's alright wherever he is.

It was midday around noon and the hallways outside my room was full of distinct chatter. I started to drift off to sleep when I heard the door open and shut.

"Mick?"

No answer.

I close my eyes and mumbled to myself under my breath: "God, please send me my guardian angel to watch over me and protect me again. I do not feel safe and protected without him. I feel this unbreakable bond between us and this feeling that I never want him to leave. I give in to his embrace, his warmth, his mesmerizing eyes and smile. I want to feel and hear his heartbeat again. I want him by my bedside, holding my hand and watching over me while my health progresses to get better. Send me my sword and my shield. Send me my angel."

I opened my eyes and seen Mick leaning against the corner near my bed. I immediately smile.

"Where have you been?"

He never spoke a word. There was something different about him. He had this kicked puppy expression on his face. My smile faded away.

"What's wrong?"

He looked off and sighed then sat in the sear beside my bed and his eyes met mine.

"I heard what you said. I'm no angel. But I will always be here to protect you. I'll never leave. And I promise you, that I will not let anything hurt you. I would give up my life to keep you safe. But you were hurt because of me. You were put in danger because the Hermanos En Muerte have been after me for a while. They've been keeping a close eye ever since what happened with Beth and Josh. Now, since that you've been around me, they've had a chance to grab you and torture you so they could kill me."

"But they were wrong. You saved me from them. I don't know what point you're getting at, but please, don't leave me."

I started to cry because I didn't want him to leave.

"Emily, I don't want you to get hurt because of me anymore. I keep putting you in danger because you're around me. But I promised that I won't let anything hurt you."

I felt the tears stream down my face and his eyes turned glossy and I could see the tears forming in his eyes.

"I don't want you to leave because you're the only one that's kept me safe from anything. I've been alone most of my life and been on my own for a while. I've only had my brother and my cousin to worry about, but no one like you has ever came into my life like you have. Mick, I know this is too early, but I love you."

I was embarrassed what I just said but I meant it.

He looked at me and then without a moments notice, I found my lips pressing up against his and his hand on mine. He pulled away and looked at me as he wiped away my tears.