Baby Blue (Sal x Larry)

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Larry's POV

   I grab his arms. "The sight of you in the tub... Arms slit and blood... I dont think i could handle losing you.", i say. I press his hand against my lips. 'Be with him...', my mind says.
   He smiles. "How is your ribs?", i ask. "They are sore but not bad.", he says and chuckles. A tear falls from his eyes. "Will you talk to me?", i ask.
    He sighs. "What made you so upset at the party that night?", i ask. "You and her... The way you kissed her... The way she clinged onto you.

   I wanted that. I wanted you. I fell in love with you... I fell in love with you and i know i shouldnt have...", he says. Tears fall down his face. I stand up. I cup his face in my palm.
   Without a second thought, i press my lips to his. He hesitates but kisses back. He grabs onto my shirt. We separate. I press my forehead to his.
   "Ive waited so long for that.", Sal chuckles. "3rd times the charm.", i say and smile. 'I finally kissed him but what about Nina?', i thought. I caress his cheek.

   He holds my hand in place. "What about Nina?", he asks. "Im breaking up with that bitch. I felt a connection with her but nothing matched what we have.", i say. He smiles. "Larry...", he calls out.
   "Yes Sally?", i say. He pulls me to him and presses his lips against mine once more. His arms around my neck. My arms wrap around his waist. His heart monitor beats rapidly.
   I chuckle. "We should stop until you get out of here. They may think something is wrong.", i say. He chuckles. I sit on the chair next to his bed.

   Soon, a doctor comes in along with a nurse. "Sally Fisher, how are you feeling?", he asks. "I feel good.", he says. "Good. We contacted your dad. Hes on his way to come and get you.
   He will need to sign some discharge papers but after that, youre free to go. She will remove all the wires from you so you can get dressed.", he says and leaves.
   The nurse removes the IV and all the other wires. He removes his Hospital gown. He has fresh bruises on his neck. "Sal, where did these come from?", i ask.

   "That night at the party... Moments before you came into the room... Travis had me pinned to the bed... He left more marks...", Sal says. I hold his hand. "Im sorry i didnt help you.", i say.
   He smiles and kisses my forehead. Sal is only in a pair of boxers. Soon, Henry arrives with some clean cloths for him. "Thanks dad.", Sal smiles. Henry goes and signs discharge papers.
   Sal just sits on the edge of his bed. 'Help him get dressed.', i thought. I grab his shirt. He looks up at me. "Want me to help you get dressed?", i ask.

   He blushes and smiles. "Yes please.", he says. I put his shirt over his head and he puts his arms through the sleeves. I grab his socks. I put them on him. I grab his sweatpants.
   I put his feet through the pant legs. I help him stand. I pull his pants up. "How does that feel?", i ask. He blushes. "O-okay.", he says. I smile.
   I put his shoes on him and lace them up. Once hes all dressed, i stand him up. He looks up at me. He presses his forehead to my chest.

   "What now?", he asks. I chuckle. "Im gonna dump that bitch Nina.", i say. He laughs. I hand him his prosthetic. "I know you dont go anywhere without it.", i say. He smiles.
   "Thank you, Larbear.", he says. I hug him tightly. He puts his prosthetic on. I hold his hand and we walk out of the room. Henry turns to us and smiles. "Ready to go, boys?", he asks.
   We nod. We walk out of the hospital. "You coming to school tomorrow?", i ask him. He nods. "Yeah. I need to get caught up with my work.", he says.

   "No worries. I have all the notes and stuff.", i say. We get into the car. Me and him both sit in the back seat. He lays his head on my shoulder. 'My Baby Blue...', i thought.
   The car ride home is nice and smooth. Sal falls asleep. Once we get to the apartments, i carry Sal inside. "Would it be okay if i take him to my apartment?", i ask.
   Henry smiles. "Of course. Just as long as he gets to school.", he says. "Ill make sure he does.", i say with a smile. We hop in the Elevator.