Revival

chapter 12: red

NILE
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1 day later
9:03pm

I head into my kitchen and grab a tall glass.

She was pretty emotional talking to her brother.

I fill it up with water.

She was trying so hard to conceal it.

I put the water jug in the fridge.

And she almost succeeded, but I saw past it.

I pick up my glass to drink it.

And then she cried a bit.

My hand stops my movement halfway and I set the glass down, closing my eyes.

It kind of hurt me to hear the pain in both their voices as I stood in that room.

Made me think of my brother, and how close we were as kids.

She handled it like a boss, and when she gave me a hug without hesitation it surprised the heck out of me.

I didn't hesitate because I didn't want to hug her, I hesitated because her touch felt so good and it shouldn't have.

I barely know her.

Correction, I know all about her, but I haven't gotten to know her.

Today was super busy and I haven't seen or spoken to her to check on how she was since the call.

I made a mental note to check on her tonight.

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11:40pm

It took me a few hours till I was free enough to meet Kiiara.

I had ate, worked some more, showered, sent an email and I finally left my apartment to see her. 

I didn't bother sneaking in this time, and I walked up to her door and knocked.

It took a little bit till she opened the door.

"Nile." I meet her brown eyes immediately.

She had nice eyes. They were wide and big but her lashes and eye shape suited her.

"Can I come in?"

"It's kinda late."

"I know the time."

She rolls her eyes but ends up letting me in anyways.

I was hit with a tiny hint of a fragrance and when I turn to her, I see her right side bruised.

"Shit Kiiara. Your face-"

"I know how it looks Nile don't point it out-"

I ignore her and I bring my hand to her bruises  as she winces.

"Did the nurse not give you bruise medication? It heals it faster."

"She did."