Misfit Love

The Hospital

"Ms. Michael's?"

"Yes, that's me."

The doctor came in the cold hospital room holding a clipboard. "Your tests are in. You're okay. It's just.. When was the last time you've eaten anything or slept?" He looked up at me with worried eyes. I shrugged. "I... can't remember. I've been planning a wedding, today is my fiance's birthday, mine is tomorrow, I've been studying for school between everything. I barely have time to breathe. I guess I just... forgot?"

He shook his head with disapproval. "That is very unhealthy. Do you understand you are killing yourself by putting so much stress on you? This is not good for your body or heart." I looked at Tank. He was staring at the ground shaking his head.

"O-okay.. I'll take care of myself." he didn't believe me.

"If you end up here again, we'll have to commit you."

I bowed my head in defeat. "I understand." I didn't like the doctor talking to me as if I was only a child. It was embarrassing.

"You can leave now, just get plenty of sleep and start eating. Not so much at once, try some fruits tonight." I nodded standing up. Tank wrapped his arm around my waist. Without saying a word he pulled me out the hospital.

"Have you completely lost your mind, Roxy?!" he was inches away from my face.

I had no answer. "Why the hell are you doing this to yourself? You can die if you don't take care of yourself! Do you really want to put us through that? More importantly, do you really want to put Xander through that?" I shook my head. "I'm sorry, Tank..."

He pulled me into a tight hug. "You need to take care of your body. You're my little sister. I care about you and your health."

I looked at him. "Why did Xander act the way he did whenever Sky said something to me?"

"He knows you're under a lot of stress with the wedding and all. He didn't want to stress you out even more. He was going to talk to you about it after your birthday tomorrow."

"Oh.." I looked at the ground.

"It'll be okay, Roxy. We're here for you."

I smiled. "Thanks, and I'm really sorry about ruining the party." he scoffed. "They're probably just watching a movie. They'll be okay, if they have something to say, they can talk to me." he punched his hand gently. I laughed. "Yeah, okay. Big, bad Tank to my rescue."

He chuckled. "Now let's get you back."

We pulled up to Cat's house and ran inside.

"Roxy?" Xander said standing up.

"I'm okay. Just.. stressed." he ran up to me and kissed me. "Baby, I'm so sorry.. for everything."

I kissed him and whispered in his ear, "Take me home." he nodded.

"We're gonna go home so she can get some sleep. I'm sorry for all of this. But we can have a better party tomorrow night." They all nodded and we left.

We finally made it home. "I'm going to lie down, sweetie." I said softly walking upstairs. "I'll be there in a second." I took my clothes off and put on a oversized shirt. I lifted it slowly to look at my disgusting body. I put my hand over my mouth and gasped softly.

I was a true walking skeleton. I don't understand how it's gotten so bad. I dropped the shirt quickly as I heard Xander coming into the room.

"Roxy? What were you doing?" I looked back at him. "N-nothing." He came up and held me from behind. "It'll be okay. We'll get you back to your old self. I promise." I smiled slightly and kissed him.

"Let's go to bed, beautiful." I smiled and we crawled into bed.

We laid in the darkness. My head on his chest, his arms wrapped around me.

"Can you promise me something, Xander?" his eyes met mine. "Of course. What would you like me to promise?"

I took a deep breath. "Promise me you won't hurt me. Promise me that you'll never leave. I want you to be mine forever. Until we're old and wrinkly. Promise me that we'll have an amazing life. Together. Promise me everything will be okay." he looked into my eyes.

"I swear I'm yours and only yours forever." I smiled.

"You're my only forever, Xander."

"And you are mine, Roxy."

That night, I drifted off into a deep sleep. I knew he was going to be with forever. And I was beyond happy.