Tattoo

Chapter 39

I woke up with a massive ache in my ankle. It's about 7 in the morning. I can't even stand up. I tried to, but I fell on my ass everytime. I tapped Erik's shoulder, unhappy about the fact that I have to wake him up. "Erik, pleeasee.." I whispered in his ear. "What's up?" he mumbled huskily. "My ankle, it hurts. And I can't stand up what means I can't even get some ice by myself." I said and caressed his back. He's sleeping on his stomach like a baby or a bear. "If I understand it, you want some ice?" he asked and opened one of his eyes. "Yes pleease." I said and smiled. He stood up lazily and got me ice. He placed it on my ankle and lay down again. "Let's sleep for some more." he said, placed his head on my shoulder and fell asleep immeadiately. So the only yhing I can do is to get some more sleep too.

I woke up in an hour feeling that the 'ice pack' isn't ice pack anymore. I stood up and it felt better. I mean the stupid ankle hurts, but it isn't as bad as yesterday. I went to the bathroom, changed my clothes and went to the kitchen. Erik is still sleeping. My phone had rang so I answered it. Mom. "Hi."I said and looked at the watch. "Hi Lucy." she said sweetly. "Mom why are you awake? It's 2 am in NY." I said. "I was out for a dinner and I'm just going to bed. How are you?" she asked. "Well, I'm in a little pain. But I'm fine. No school today." I said. "What? Why are you in pain? What has happened?" she exclaimed. "Nothing. Mom keep calm. I fell down on the ground and the stupid ankle  is bumped and swollen. But it's fine." I said and she sighed. "Why did you fall?" she asked. Shall I tell her? Probably no. "I don't even know. It's nothing important." I told her and she yawned. "I'm tired Luc. I'll call later. Be careful." she said and hung up. I decided I'll go to bed. I'll just lie there. I lay down and closed my eyes. Then I felt Erik's lips on my cheek. I decided not to open my eyes. "I love you Lucy. So much. This all is happening because of Marco. You were brokenhearted because of him and your ankle is swollen because of him. But there's no way he'll hurt you again. He can't do it again. And he will not take you away from me. You're my happines. " he whispered and gave me a kiss. My heart has just melted. I'm his happines? He loves me that much? But I relized that he's scared. Scared that Marco will take me away from him. But it won't happen. I can't be with him. There was already so much pain. Erik has walked into the kitchen so I stood up and went there too. He's leaning on the cupboard. "Hiii." I said but he hasn't turned around. "Hi baby." he answered still not facing me. What's wrong? "Will you turn around?" I asked worriedly. "Could you make me a tea?" he asked. He wanted me to turn around so he could bury his face in my back, but I didn't turn around. I turned him around so he is facing me. His eyes are sad, but happy at the same time. Did he get this emotional while telling me that in the bedroom? "What's wrong? Your eyes are sad." I said and pouted. He chuckled and kissed the top of my nose. "I love you. You know that right?" he asked and I nodded. "And do you know that I love you?" I asked him. "I do. Lucy I was so freaking scared when Leo called me that you're in the hospital. That idiot only causes trouble." he said and I know who is 'that idiot'. "I don't wanna meet him. It just happens for some reasons." I said and threw my hands in the air. "I know, I know." Erik said and smiled. "What do you want for breakfast?" I asked him a d he smirked. I guess I know what he meant by that smirk. "No. You need to eat." I said and he chuckled. "Fine. Eggs with toasts please." he said and I nodded.  We washed the dishes and sat on the sofa. "I should go. Get ready for the match." he said and I nodded. "Erik, but how will I manage to come there? I can barely stand." I said and he smirked. "My friend Jonas is coming too. He'll drive you." he said and I threw my hands in the air. "I don't even know him!" I exclaimed and Erik laughted. "But he knows you. I told him about you, I even showed him a picture." he said proudly. "Oh God. Who is he?" I asked. "Well, he plays for the second team and he's a normal buddy. You'll like him." he said. Will I? "Okay. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you buddy." I said and Erik laughted. "Put on a warm coat, I don't want you to get cold." he said and kissed me. "Okay buddy." I said and Erik threw his hands in the air in defense. "What's wrong with the buddy word?" he asked and I laughted. "Nothing. Nothing." I said. Erik took his beg and kissed me. "Goodbye. Can't wait to see you in the stands." he said and smiled. "Stay healthy. Please." I said and kissed his cheek. "I will. I promise. Bye lovely girl. Enjoy it." Erik screamed and left. A lovely one? I'm going on a football match with a guy I haven't seen? I don't even know his name. Joseph? Juan? John? Erik said it, but I can't remember. Great! I will impress him!
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