Iris's pov
I wake up and feel that my hand is heavy. I look over and see Andy sleeping up against the wall holding my hand. I blush a bit all though I don't know why, but I pull away. I sit up and gasp in pain forgetting about my broken rib. Andy bolts awake and says, "Are you ok? Do you need more pain medication?" I smile a bit and say in a small voice, "Yeah...." he nods and tells me that he's going to go get me some food. When he comes back, I'm trying to sit up with out killing myself. He rushes over to my side and helps me. "Thanks." I say and he smiles and hands me my food. Breakfast consists of a bowl of cereal, an apple, and orange juice. I eat the cereal and take my medicine. "Did you stay in here all night?" he looks away and says, "Yeah. I wanted to be here if you were in pain or what ever....." I smile slightly and thank him. "Um, I'm going to go take a shower." he nods and takes my bowl. As he leaves, he looks back over his shoulder and gives me a look. I don't know what type of look it is but, it's weird. I get in the shower and scrub myself clean. I brush my teeth multiple times and after that, I put basket ball shorts and a V-neck black t-shirt on. All I want to do is sit in my room and close the world off.....but I have Destery to look after. I carefully step out and walk down the steps. "IRIS!!!" Destery says and runs up to me. He rams into my legs and I hold back a gasp of pain. "Hi buddy! How'd you sleep?" he gives me his most radiant smile and I lightens my entire life. This, right, here is my reason for living. This little boy that is standing right in front of me. He is my reason for living. "I slept great! OH!!!! CC said we were going to the park! You're coming right?!" I smile down at him. The last thing I want to do is go outside. "Of course!" He smiles and I see Andy watching me. Smiling. I look away and Destery grabs my hand and pulls me to the living room. Past Andy. "CC! Let's go!" he yells. CC looks away from the tv and says, "You finished your oranges right?" Destery slumps and I smile. "Go on. I told you we weren't leaving until they were gone." Destery frowns and walks away. I muster up my voice again and say, "Thank you guys.......for taking care of him." they only smile and shake their heads. Andy comes from what seems like the shadows and says, "Can I talk to you for a second?" I nod and walk with him out to the back patio. "How are you feeling this morning?" I shrug, the action making my cringe. "I'm definitely not used to having a broken rib." he smiles faintly. "So, I saw what you did back there....." I give him a quizzical look and he says, "For Destery? I knew you didn't want to go out, from the way that shadow that passed over your face. But, you told him yes anyway." I just shake my head and look at my feet. "I'm going to go put some shoes on." he nods and I walk away. I grab my Osiris' and ankle socks. I try to put them on but I hurt too much. I hear a knock on the door and a head peep around the corner. "Do you need help?" asks Jake looking at my feet. I blush and he kneels in front of me. "I had to do this with Andy when he broke his ribs too." we both giggle a but and once he's done, we walk down stairs. "Yes now we can go. Was that so hard?" CC asks. Destery walks towards Andy and he swoops him up. I watch as he swing him around like and airplane. "Come on guys! We have to get to the park!"
