Low Income Affection | S.M & C.C

Beating Himself Up

Camila's POV

Having Shawn on my side was the safest feeling in the world. Despite our argument, I was glad to know that he still cared for me and seeing him cry made my heart hurt. I was still in slight pain yet I remembered every second of the crash up until I blacked out. I knew about my surgery but the pain I had was bearable. It was sweet that Shawn never left my side as he was so inquisitive and worrisome about me. Almost every second as he laid next to me in the hospital bed—he asked if I was okay and if I needed anything. He showered me in delicate kisses and small declarations of love as he continued to apologize despite my protests not to. Dev came into visit and so did Shawn's parents as they didn't ask too many questions but they did comfort me before I soon assured them that I'd be alright. Angela welcomed herself in, handing me my favourite hazelnut chocolates and a congratulatory hug with a 'get better soon!' card. I was to be discharged by tomorrow if everything continued to look perfectly normal and I couldn't wait to leave.

My parents came in, worried and such but once they were certain that I was okay, they turned to Shawn and showered him in hugs and kisses, giving him a huge thanks for being there for me. I could see the slight discomfort in his eyes as I assume it was because he still blamed himself for what had happened but I knew I'd talk to him about that later when we were alone.  I reassured my parents—forcing them to go out and explore and that I'd be alright for the time being and if I needed anything, I could tell Shawn. Once they were convinced, they left and made it clear that they'd be back.

"Are you okay?" I asked as Shawn paced around the room. He stopped dead in his tracks, laughing quietly, "me? You're the one in the hospital bed." He joked, causing me to also laugh. "No...you're...you seem upset and I know you're still beating yourself up for what happened to me." Camila sighed. Sure, she was incredibly hurt by what he had said but she knew Shawn. Her Shawn. He'd never hurt me intentionally. "I...I just...you know that I love you right?" He moved to lay next to me in bed, moving slowly and carefully to not hurt me. I chuckled at his none sense, "of course I know that you love me...I love you."

"Good...as long as you know." He winked, kissing me soundly as I fell back to sleep.

A/n
Hi!!! Okay, I know this was a VERY short chapter but I have my reasons...mainly because the next chapter we are skipping many months ahead since I don't really want to write about her healing process and I think we'd want to get right back into the story...you know?