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Chapter 8: Careful

Jasmine woke up to gentle kisses being pressed to her forehead and she opened her eyes to see Anthony standing there.

"Hi baby," he mumbled, pushing her hair back. "I got your discharge papers and some clean clothes."

"Oh good," she said, sitting up and taking his hand.

"You want me to get you some breakfast?" he asked and she nodded.

He pressed another quick kiss to her forehead and left the room. Jasmine got up, stretching and getting the clothes she he had gotten for her.

She went into the bathroom, changing and trying to make herself look less dead. She got back in bed, snuggling up under the blanket and closing her eyes again.

Anthony came back into the room and immediately noticed her change in behavior.

"You okay lovely?" he asked.

"I've been in the hospital for 3 days, I look like death," she mumbled.

He got in bed with her, wrapping his arms around her.

"Hey hey hey, I still think you're absolutely beautiful. I know you've been in the hospital for a few days and you've been getting treatments, but I swear you still look like a queen," he told her, cupping her chin and pressing a soft kiss to her lips.

"I love you so much," she whispered.

"I love you more," he responded, laughing softly.

She ate slowly and filled out her discharge papers, already feeling in a better mood.

"I can tell you're excited to see her," he said as they walked out to the car.

"I miss her so much," Jasmine responded. "I know it's only been three days but it's the longest I've been away from her."

"She misses you too," he told her as they got in the car and he saw her face immediately light up. "Every single time she hears your voice, her eyes go wide and she looks around for you."

"Oh, now I miss her even more," she said, lacing her fingers with her and he started the car.

As soon as they got home, Jasmine said a quick hello to his mom, thanking her for watching Star and immediately went upstairs.

Star was awake in her crib, mumbling little things.

"Oh hi sweet girl," she said, picking her up.

She squealed, reaching up for Jasmine. She laughed, kissing her forehead and cheek.

"Yeah, I'm back baby," she said. "I missed you so much too."

Anthony came upstairs and wrapped his arms around the two of them.

"We missed you too baby," he mumbled, kissing her forehead.

Jasmine was glad to sleep in her own bed and snuggle up with Anthony that night. She attached herself to him like glue and he rubbed her back, singing softly to her. She fell into a deep sleep almost immediately, only waking up when they heard Star starting to cry.

"Oh, she's hungry," Jasmine said, pushing herself up.

"Baby, you lay down," Anthony said. "I can get her."

"No, no, it's okay," she slurred, forcing herself up and trying her best to wake up.

"Jas, you're very obviously tired," he told her, taking her shoulders and gently starting to lay her down. "I'm not letting you pass out again. I promise I can take care of her."

Jasmine sighed, her shoulders slumping. "Okay," she mumbled, feeling too tired to argue.

Anthony kissed her forehead, going downstairs and getting a bottle. Star had gotten fussier when he came upstairs and he picked her up, gently shushing her. Jasmine snuggled up under the covers, watching him feed her. He was so gentle with her, quietly whispering to her and rubbing her back with his thumb.

Jasmine felt her heart melting as she watched the two of them, wanting to stay frozen in this moment forever. Once she was finished eating, Anthony continued rocking back and forth and started singing to her.

Her eyes almost immediately closed and she gripped onto his shirt, her tiny hand barely visible in the dark room. He continued singing to her and brushed his thumb over her cheek, smiling when she yawned and nuzzled against him.

Jasmine felt herself falling asleep and she didn't fight it this time. When Anthony looked up from soothing Star, he noticed she was asleep and smiled.

Star was much more awake this time and she started to get more fussy when he thought she was almost asleep.

"Sh sh sh honey," he said, rubbing her back. "Mama's asleep right now, we wanna make sure she rests."

She started to calm down and he continued quieting her until she fell asleep. He carefully stood up and kissed her forehead, laying her in her crib. He went downstairs and washed out her bottle then went back up to their room.

Jasmine was still fast asleep and he got into bed, spooning her. She mumbled something quietly, snuggling up to him. He smiled, gently kissing the back of her neck and closing his eyes.

Star woke up again a few hours later and Jasmine didn't put up a fight this time, just letting Anthony get up and take care of her. When he was finished and got back in bed, Jasmine snuggled up to him, laying her head on his chest.

They both woke up again when the sun started streaming in and Jasmine buried her face in Anthony's neck, wanting to sleep more.

Anthony chuckled and kissed her forehead, then got up to get Star. She was still fast asleep and subconsciously snuggled against his chest.

Jasmine felt her face soften and she leaned over, kissing Star's forehead.

"Can we jus' rest today?" Jasmine mumbled. "I still feel kinda weird from getting out of the hospital."

"Of course baby," he responded. "We can rest for as long as you want."

ya bitch is going on fall break but i'm also getting my wisdom teeth out thursday (s c a r e d) so idk how frequent updates will be