Lexi's pov;
" Thank you". I said to Shawn after we put Nelson to bed.
" It's nothing, you don't have to be so polite with me. I mean,we are friends right?". He answered.
I smiled. " Of course, wait". I grabbed his arm. Their was a cut there. He must have injured it while trying to save Nelson, I missed it earlier.
" What". He looked puzzled.
" You are injured".
" I don't feel it at all. It'll heal itself. It's nothing compared to the injuries I've had before". He smirked.
That stupid smirk.
" Still,it could get infected if you don't treat it. Let me grab the kit. I'll be back soon".
I went to my room to get the first aid kit.
' why do I care so much? Of course it's because he saved my life. He even got injured while doing it. I should repay him shouldn't I?'.
I smiled,' yes, it's because I want to repay him, that's why I think about him so much. It's because I feel indebted to him'.
I chanted to myself as I went back to Nelson's room.
He was sitted on the sofa. I sat beside him. It was because there were not any other place I could sit and treat his injury comfortably.
" Bring your arm". I said in the most indifferent voice I could muster.
" Here". He smiled. I scoffed.
I applied ointment on his wound.
" Did someone anger you?". He said studying my face.
I blushed in embarrassment. He's so clueless and I was angry at him for nothing. If only I knew.
" No not really. Why?". I couldn't look him in the face because of the embarrassment so I focused on his arm.
" You look upset. Like you want to beat someone up".
" Un, I want to beat you up". I mumbled.
" I couldn't quite hear you, you say what?".
" I mean,how could that be possible". I smiled forcefully.
" Right".
It took a few hours for Nelson to wake up and I had to stay by his side. I didn't want him to wake up and not see me beside him,he would freak out.
Shawn also waited with me. I told him to go home but he was insistent. He said he had to wait and see how he is. I really appreciated his thoughtfulness. But, I couldn't sit comfortably beside him so I sat on the bed instead.
" Aren't you hungry?" He asked me for the uptenth time.
" I'm not,ok?". I answered sounding irritated. But my tummy decided to disgrace me right then with that stupid sound.
Actually, I was really hungry but I couldn't bear to leave Nelson. What if he woke up while I was gone.
" I could make you some food". He said failing to hide his smile.
" You can cook?". He doesn't look the type.
" You don't judge a book by its cover. You'll be surprised by how well I cook". He gave that his signature smile again.
Annoying,but I'm pretty interested in the food. Or rather,my tummy is.
" Get on with it then".
" Yes ma'am". He left the room with that stupid grin on his face.
"Wait,". He didn't even hear me as he left the room. I wanted to give him directions to the kitchen.
He soon came back with two bowls of fried noodles.
" That was the fastest thing I could come up with". He said and handed me a bowl.
I was too hungry to care about that. I already took a mouthful before he even finished talking.
And,my God,it was heavenly. The taste reminded me of Max. The food tasted too similar to his cooking. I almost teared up thinking about that.
" What's wrong. Do you not like it?". He was sounding all worried.
" I'm fine. Just that it tastes so familiar. I feel like I'm eating Max's food once again". I sniffled.
He looked taken aback for a moment.
" Oh,that must be your brain playing tricks on you. You've been through a lot since yesterday. It's normal that you think of the person you love".
I forgot to tell you that it was already past 12:00 am. So we were practically in the next day.
" Un". I rushed the food. I wanted to continue feeling him in the food, Max, I felt like I was back in those happy days.
" Be careful or you will choke". He said and handed me a cup of water.
" Thank you". I muttered.
" Mummy". I heard Nelson called to me.
I put down the noodles and water and went to feel his temperature. Thank goodness he's not having fever anymore.
" Yes cutie, mummy is here now, don't be scared ok?". I patted his hair.
" Mummy, I was so scared. They were scary,so scary. They even tied me up". He weeped.
" You are safe now. Mummy will protect you,ok?".
" Mummy". He held my clothes and refused to let go.
I hugged him," it's okay baby". I rubbed his back until he calmed down and went to sleep again.
Shawn said it was out of tiredness this time. He's not in any danger and I was grateful for that.
" You should get some rest now, he's safe now".
" I...".
" Don't worry, I'll stay here with him. Just get some rest. If you're still worried, you can just sleep on the sofa here, alright. You should think about the baby in your womb too".
I sighed. " Ok". I fell asleep immediately I lay down. It was as if I was just waiting for that assurance.