"You know it's rude to stare." I whispered in his ear.
He turned around and chuckled.
"Can you blame me? A beautiful woman walks into a room, how can I not stare?" He stuck his hand out and I shook it. "Its nice to finally meet you in person."
"You...
"Easy, easy now... there you go." Chris said. He had his hands on my hips as I held onto the the ballet bars that were on the sides of me. I took a step and almost fell but he caught me. "I got you."
I tears streamed down my cheeks and I shook my head. "I can't do this—"
"Yes you can. Just try again and—"
"Take me back to the room."
"No Amber you can—"
"Take me back now." He sighed and picked me up then carried me back to the hospital room. He laid me down on the bed and pulled the covers over my legs.
"You can try again tomorrow then—"
"I'm not trying again. I can't walk, I already accepted that."
"Don't give up—"
"Why the hell not?! I've been in a fucking bed for 6 months and I can only feel part of my upper body!"
"You need more time." I scoffed and shook my head.
"Please leave." He leaned down to kiss me but I turned away. He sighed and kissed my cheek.
"I love you." He pulled away and grabbed his jacket and bag. "I'll be back tomorrow, I can bring Jack with me." I shook my head and stared at my lap.
"I'm not giving up, you shouldn't either." Then he left.
I pulled the covers over my face and started crying.
~
"He's just trying to help." Derek said.
"I don't want his help."
"Why not?" Vin asked. "Do you honestly want to stay like this longer?"
"I don't know and I don't care at this point. I shouldn't have raced that day." I stared down at the plate of food in my lap.
"So you've completely given up?" Derek asked and I shrugged.
"I don't know." They both sighed.
"We'll see you later, our flight leaves in a bit." Vin stood up and gave me a hug then grabbed his things and left. Derek did the same and walked out.
~ Later that night ~
I took a deep breath then took a small step. My grip on the side of the bed and the back of the chair tightened when I felt like I was going to fall. I bit my lip and took another step.
After 10 minutes of walking around the bed, I got back in bed and my eyes were watering.
~ ~
2 months later (June 21st)
"It's so good to be back home." I said as I carefully got out the car.
Robert handed me my crutches then shut the door. We walked to the front door and Robert opened the door.
"Do they know it's a surprise?" I asked Robert as we went inside.
"Yeah."
We walked further into the house and I waited behind the wall that separated the livingroom from the kitchen. Robert went to the livingroom.
"Happy Birthday!" Robert said to Chris.
"Thanks."
I caught sight of a can of BBQ Pringles on the counter. I quietly set my crutches down and hopped up on the counter then started eating the chips.
After a few minutes, Chris walked in and he saw me then froze. "You're–You're oh my gosh."
Next think I know his lips were on mine. I smiled and wrapped my arms around his neck.
"What did I tell you?" I smiled and hugged him. "I love you."
"I love you too." I said and kissed his cheek. "Happy Birthday baby."
Hey for those of you who are reading "Princess", for the sequel I want to actually have someone play "Rosa".
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