can i lay by your side|corbyn besson

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Corbyn's pov

As we walk back to the hospital room, the boys and I put on real smiles. Max had woken up about an hour after we got there and told us about everything that happened. She also properly introduced us to Aaron. They had been together for almost a year but I still couldn't wrap my head around it. Max had never even mentioned Aaron. I just don't understand her sometimes.

But Aaron.

He just didn't seem right to me. I don't think I'm jealous, but I don't like that he's with Max. I wasn't sure how to explain it, it's just how I felt.

We are close to the door and we finally reach her room, just to find it already open and a soft voice coming from inside. We peek our heads in to find Max singing to other patients. There's a couple and their newborn, a few elders, and a man with a wrap around his head and hand.

A beautiful song leaves her lips and as she sings, the boys and I take a seat on the floor. She is singing Lay Me Down by Sam Smith and John Legend while she lays in her bed.

Max's hair is braided loosely and falls down her shoulder. Her lips are pink and look soft as always but when she closes her eyes, every feature on her face stands out. The hospital light is unforgiving but she still looks beautiful.

I keep my gaze on her lips though. Every lyrics that slides out is gorgeous and smooth. The high notes fall off perfectly and each one sends shivers down my spine.

She holds Aaron's hand but I don't pay attention to him.

I can't.

Not when he holds her hand.

Call it what you may, jealousy, selfishness. But I want her. I don't want him with her. The realization hits me like a ton of bricks. My heart aches as I hear her voice. She's always had a beautiful voice but it's different now. I can't take my eyes of her as she sings like it's nothing. I can't help but want her. I want to hold her and hug her and give her my heart.

I want Max.

I love Max.

"Can I lay by your side,

Next to you. You."