Are You Willing to Trust?

Chapter 50: Exam

Staring at the soft comforting bed before me, I let my eyes roam around the room. It was tidy just as I had expected. Kota's bed made perfectly and the room picked up. Books organized and his backpack emptied. This desk neatly organized and allowed me to look out into the woods that sprawled behind the home. Definitely a comforting sight and yet I already felt uneasy. 

Turning around, my eyes find the emotional eyes of Dr. Green standing in the doorway and I bite my lip. We were just as uncomfortable with each other which probably made this even worse. Glancing down, I make my way to the bed and carefully wrap my arm around my waist before gently lowering myself onto the bed. Forcing out a painful breath, I look up to Dr. Green and wait for this first move. 

I find his eyes are looking me over already trying to figure out the sources of my pain. Running a hand through my hair, I allow the silence to lap into an awkward state unsure what to do when I hear the shuffling of feet on the stairs. Looking up, I find worried eyes lingering on me before pushing his way into the room ignoring Dr. Green in the process. 

Gabriel. 

My eyes travel up and down his tense body as he makes his way to my side. Surprised, I watch as he takes a seat besides me. "Gabe-" I whisper but Gabriel shoots me an unhappy look for maybe a second before it melts into a small smile. 

"If the others are going to fucking be in there then I will too." Gabriel states his voice firm as he looks to me and then to Dr. Green trying to express his determination and his will. 

"Gabe, they won't be joining us." The words ring out and my eyes widen as I rush to look at Dr. Green surprise and anger bubbling up in my throat. 

"I won't fucking-" I begin when the small figure enters the room and my eyes go wide. Sang stands in front of Doc her soft eyes pained as she looks to me. 

"I will be here to help. Gabriel can stay if he wants. But Sean and I both think this might go smoother if I was here rather than the others." She whispers her voice calm and strong but her eyes search for permission still. Glancing to the Doc, he nods and I sigh running my fingers through my hair. 

"I won't fucking put up with North's bullshit when he finds out." I state trying to calm down the bubbles of anxiety and anger in my stomach but to my surprise Sang's eyes widen and then relax. 

"I already talked with him." Glancing to Doc he nods and enters the room putting down his back bag before taking a seat on the floor in front of me. Sang does the same. They were showing me that I was in charge and that I held the power. I had the higher ground.

"We are going to leave the door open so that way it doesn't feel as though you are trapped. You may leave at any time and tell us to stop at any time. All you need to say is that you are uncomfortable. The others are downstairs and have been instructed not to come up stairs unless one of us calls for them. This way we can still provide you with some privacy." Dr. Green's eyes search out my own and I nod glancing to the door with a little bit of relief. 

"What hurts?" Gabriel whispers and I glance to the male before looking to the Doc pain clearly in his eyes. 

"My stomach/ribs and my head." I whisper taking a slow breath. "I think my head is just because of lack of sleep." Doc nods and moves to his bag getting out a few different things. I find myself watching his every move whether I want to or not. 

"Angel would you mind removing your shirt so that I can take a look at your injuries?" Dr. Green questions once he has laid out what looks like gloves, bandages, antiseptic, and bruise cream. Nodding slowly, I glance to Gabriel who moves carefully behind me on the bed. Together we work off the shirt.