Separated by the Sea

I Love Hospitals!

Just wanted to give a shout out to @ilvolofan. You must read her story "Mystery Lover"!  @melissa_barone has epic stories, too. You guys are awesome!

Dez POV
Piero's family got to the hospital and they were allowed back. I growled in agony as time crawled by. I slept in one of the pack's cars for the night and woke up when the sun was barely rising. I walked into the hospital and cleaned up into the restroom before grabbing breakfast from the cafeteria. I sat on a table outside next to an old lady and ate a sausage croissant.
"Hello dear. Isn't it such a beautiful day?"
"Yeah..."
"What's the matter?"
"Oh, my friend is really hurt and I haven't got to see him yet."
"Oh, he'll be ok."
"What brings you here?"
"My daughter and I are visiting an old friend of mine. She isn't too well either."
"Well, I hope she gets better," I said while getting up.
"Have a nice one, sweetie."
I waved and went back to the waiting room. Piero's mom and Jay were the only ones still there. I sat down next to Eleonora and asked, "How is he?"
"He is really hurt, but he'll survive. He's tough and he heals faster than most."
"Can I see him or are they only allowing family?"
"I think I can convince them to let you."
She got up and went to talk to the lady at the front desk. The lady nodded at something Eleonora said and soon a nurse led me to the room he was in. I thanked the nurse and slowly opened the door, scared to see what I might find. He was asleep and full of cuts and bruises. I went over to him and started to cry. I pulled a chair over to the side of his bed and held onto his hand.
"I'm so sorry. It's my fault this happened. Gah, I'm such a dumb ass."
I ran the thumb of my free hand across his jawline and admired how handsome he was. How could I let them hurt him this bad?
He slowly opened his eyes and looked over at me.
"Dez?"
"Yeah, it's me. The retard that let this happen to you..." I looked down at my hand that was still holding his.
"Dez, it wasn't your fault he took you."
"You didn't have to go back for me..."
"Yes I did. There is no way I wouldn't have. I would do it all over again if it meant that you would still be ok."
"Why? You didn't deserve this. You should have just left me there-"
"No, it would have killed me. I love you Destiny and I will always. You are my everything and I'd do anything for you. I'll protect, cherish, and be there for you."
No way he was being serious...
"I think the pain meds are getting to you. Maybe you should go back to sleep."
"I'm serious-"
"I don't think I can take you seriously in that white gown. It's quite hilarious."
He frowned.
"Well now that I see you're alive, I'm gonna go. I hate hospitals. They remind me of death."
"But you just got here!"
"No, I've been here since yesterday."
"Can I at least have a goodbye kiss?"
"Heck no. You're going to get me sick."
"I'm not sick, I'm injured-"
"Yeah, whatevs. I'll see you later."
"Dez, don't leave me here by myself!"
"You have the pretty nurses to keep you company." I left and during the long walk through the deserted hallway, thought. Did he really mean what he said? No, he couldn't have. But what if he did? I hate "what ifs". I just couldn't believe that he could love a loser like me, when there were so many girls better than me that would accept him instantly. Speaking of, say he did love me, but thought I didn't love him back, so he ditches me for someone else. Oh, hell no! He was mine! The thought of him being with someone else angered and made me a bit too jealous. The two emotions I use the most... I ran back to his room and threw open the door.

Piero POV
I broke out in tears when she left. I'm not not much of of a crier, but this was different. I really loved her. Didn't she love me? Was I not good enough? Ugh, I was such a mess. Tears drenching my face, boogers dripping out of my nose, messy hair. I was wiping my nose when the door was thrown open.

Dez POV
I was shocked to see that Piero was actually crying. Why was he crying? Was it because of me? Oh, you really did it now. You officially suck. Making him cry. What is wrong with you?!
"Piero, are you alright?! Do you need me to get the nurse?"
He rubbed his eyes and let out a quiet "no". He looked at me with those beautiful eyes that could make any girl melt and asked a question that broke my heart.
"Do you love me?"
The fact that he had to ask was pretty sad.
"Of course I do! I've probably been in love with you longer; since before you even met me. How old was I, like 15?"
I winced. Why did I just say that? Nothing like telling a guy how much of a fangirl you are. Oh, you're a fangirl? So you must not have a life? Heh heh, sadly true.
I groaned and hid my face in my hands.
"Really?"
I chuckled awkwardly. "You must think I'm such a creep now."
"Wow. You should have just told me that earlier-"
"Tell you what? That I was a major fangirl? Heh, would have never told you that if I wasn't 'under the influence'."
"Of what?"
"I was kind of smoking some of that marijuana. Found it in one of your cars."
"What?!"
"I'm just kidding. I'm sorry if I hurt you, like ever. I'm a major screw up and I have a tendency to mess up things-"
"You are not a screw up. You are an amazing person." He pulled me toward him, but I tripped over the chair that I put there earlier and fell on top of him. He groaned in pain.
"Oh, gosh, I'm so sorry!"
"I'm totally fine. Would you just let me kiss you already?! You're making me hurt myself!"
I leaned in toward him, and he pulled me onto the bed next to him.
"Dude, take it easy. You're going to hurt yourself-"
He shut me up by pressing his lips against mine. When was the last time he actually kissed me? Who cares, he's kissing me now. I pulled him closer and ran my fingers through his hair. Oddly, I've always wanted to do that. Told you I was a creep.
Heat radiated off of him and his toned body. It wasn't long before his heart monitor started to beep like crazy. I jumped back when a nurse threw open the door. She shrieked when she saw us. "Oh, I'm so sorry, I heard the monitor. Standard protocol-" she babbled as she left. Piero smirked and went back for another kiss.
"Nah, you're gonna hurt yourself," I said while trying to get off the bed, but he held me down.
"No, I'm fine. Stay here with me."
"But I really need a Starbucks-"
"That can wait." He wrapped his muscular arms around me and buried his face in my hair.
"I'm not letting go of you, ever."