Vulnerable

Twenty- Rye

I looked at his pink lips, no, there is no way this could ever work.

I am certainly no prince, and this is not a fairy tale.

But it would never hurt to try.

Just this once, I'll try having a little faith. Just this once I'll trust that the universe is looking out for me. Because hell, I need a miracle.

I put my arm gently around his shoulders, careful not to disturb the wires that were tangled around him. I gently placed my hand onto his soft cheek and caressed it with my thumb.

Here goes nothing.

Before, I only got to kiss his lips for a moment before Harvey pulled him away from me, I could have lost him for good. I could not have lived with that, I could not have lived with myself knowing that it was in fact my fault that he lay here. unmoving.

If this worked, I would blurt out the whole fairytale, universe and fate explanation to him. He would just roll his eyes and laugh, then precede to be the nerd he is and explain the science. I laughed gently, although it seemed like we had been together for a few days to the world; those few days had held enough trauma to cover years. The bond I had with him, it was one in a million.

Gently, I joined our lips, they were rosy and cold. I gently stroked my hand over his too-prominent collar bones as a kissed him. My eyes closed, I was praying for a miracle. When nothing happened, I felt my heart, break in two. Slowly I removed my lips from his and began to pull back.

when

his lips responded

It was not a kiss filled with a fiery passion, nor one meant to tease. But one of love. As my lips brushed over his he reached up and pulled me to him. The kiss was deep and intense, exploring each other's tastes. It was a kiss of love and despair, as his lips were tinged with a salty flavor as tears trickled from his eyes to his mouth. I knew that I was also crying. I was crying for him.

For all the firsts we nearly missed.

For all the kisses we wouldn't have had.

For all the good times we would have lost, and bad times we wouldn't have grown from.

For him.

As we pulled apart for a need of oxygen I saw a sly smirk dash across his pale face.

"Missed me." He managed to croak.

"More than anything, It is my fault, I should never have left you. If I could change anything it would.."

"It's okay, I am okay" He interrupted.

"NO, no it is not okay. I was afraid of what the world would think. Well, I was a coward. I only care what you think, your opinion is all that matters to me. So when you can, when you leave, I am going to walk out of this door and hold your hand and never let go. I guess what I am trying to ask you is; will you be my boyfriend?" I was shocked at my outburst, I am never ever that bold when it comes to expressing my feelings but, he looked more shocked.

"Rye, I would love to be your boyfriend" Was all he could choke out, I heard the crack in his voice and the emotion rise in his eyes as he looked at me.  We just stared at each other.

A sharp rap on the door disturbed our 'moment' and the nurse entered.

"I guess Disney has got it right then, true love really does prevail" She smiled down at me.

"Unfortunately this awakening does mean you'll have to leave momentarily Ryan. But, you can see your lover-boy here in a minute. Don't worry prince charming, I won't let anything happen to him" she winked at me before pushing the button that called all the nurses into his room.

As the river of nurses flooded into Andy's room, many of them were talking about how much of a miracle it was. How much of a fighter he was, how strong, how amazing. I was so proud to call him mine at that moment in time. Hopefully, the fights he had always had to be a part of could stop.

I would be there for him in school and he could just live with me. His father was going to jail for sure. I want to be the big change in his life that gives him a second chance at life and happiness. the happiness that I know he deserves so richly.

I sat on the plastic chairs outside of his room for what seemed to be hours, but in reality, was only minutes. They were making sure he was okay, thank you universe for that miracle. he was okay. he was going to able to get out of there soon.

As the kind nurse, who had introduced herself as Sarah came out of the room.

"So, we want to monitor his progress over today and tomorrow. make sure he is okay, apply a few more bandages and give him his meds. But, he will be considered for discharge after that." My face glowed with happiness as she said that last bit.

"He's going to be okay" I whispered, a huge smile creeping onto my face. Positivity surged up through me, without thinking I leaped out of my chair and hugged the nurse.

"Yes, Ryan, he is going to be just fine" I felt her smile as she said those words. Gods, he was going to be okay. we could do all the things I wanted too, all those amazing experiences we would have missed out on.

All the nurses came out of the room, smiling at the scene before their eyes, I felt tears of joy stream in little rivers down my face. As soon as Andy's room was cleared of the hospital staff, I barged my way in to see him sitting up. I ran over to him and pulled his face to meet mine.

This kiss was not like the one we shared before, there was much more passion and lust as I attacked his beautiful face. The shock of the sudden impact made his gasp, I did not waste that opportunity to slide my tongue into the kiss. My whole body filled with electricity and love for this boy who now had his hands tangled in my brown locks.

All good things have to end for one reason or another, unfortunately, being a living creature, the demand for oxygen was burning my lungs so I was forced to pull myself away.

"I love you, so so much" I whispered to him, breathless.

"I love you too" he replied, eyes full of love.

Do you know what? I could have stayed right there forever. I would have stayed there much longer. But the moment of happiness was broken by a strong hand of the back of my collar pulling me away. And words that broke me without warning.

"Worthless excuse of a son"

I guess I am.

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