"Um, guys?" Maya asked, waving a hand in between their gazes.
"Ah, sorry. So, uh, what's up?" Phoenix asked, beginning to fiddle with his fingers. Adrian smiled at him and Phoenix felt like he was about to blush.
"Well, the doctor said I was on the path to recovery. I think being in that intensive care place really helped my injury. They say I had a lot of knife wounds!" Maya said, making a shock face.
"And they think I did it," Adrian snapped.
"WHAT? Nick, you have to-" Maya began.
"I can't, Maya. I'm an important witness - they won't let me," Phoenix sighed.
"?" Maya screamed. The police officers rushed in and looked at Maya.
"What is it, Miss?" they asked instantly.
"N-nothing... I was just surprised," Maya admitted.
"Please don't scare us like that," one of the officers said, and the duo headed outside.
Maya didn't say anything, nor did Phoenix. Phoenix looked up at Adrian. Adrian just stared at him, fiddling with her book page again.
"Ugh, guys, stop getting all lovey dovey!" Maya shouted. Phoenix turned as red as a lobster at that statement and Adrian blushed a little.
"Um, I'll be going now..." Adrian mumbled, and was about to get up when Phoenix put a hand on her shoulder.
"No, don't go yet. You've got time to talk to Maya, right?" Phoenix asked.
"Yeah... they're giving me a few hours," Adrian responded, sitting down.
"Then talk to me!" Maya huffed.
"Alright, alright," Adrian laughed.
They talked for a few hours until Adrian had to go. Phoenix headed to the detention center with her and then they sat, separated only by glass.
"Mr. Wright... What did you see? What will you say in court?" Adrian asked, tears brimming in her eyes.
"All that happened was Pearl ran to the courthouse that night, and Maya and I followed. We split up, and I ran into the elevator where I could see Pearls, then someone hit me on the back of the head..." Phoenix sighed.
"So... you didn't see me?" Adrian asked, wiping away her tears.
"No, Adrian. I only saw Pearls," Phoenix clarified.
"Mr. Wright, I have a confession to make," Adrian suddenly said, smiling a little.
"Yes?" Phoenix asked, and he had a bad feeling in the pit of his stomach.
"I... I think I'm starting to love you..." Adrian admitted, blushing and fiddling with the corner of a page in her book. She pushed her glasses down her nose so she couldn't see Phoenix clearly.
"I... think I love you too..." Phoenix admitted as well, fiddling with his fingers.
"P-Phoenix, the prosecutor is Ms. von Karma," Adrian said, trying to erase the blush from her face.
"Don't worry, I've got a defense attorney ready for you. I'm helping him with his investigation, and he'll be coming to see you tomorrow," Phoenix said.
"He any good?" Adrian asked, the blush finally fading away.
"He was the mentor of my mentor, and I was in the gallery for one of his trials the other day, and he had the whole truth on the first day," Phoenix said, grinning.
"That's great! Thank you so much, Phoenix!" Adrian smiled, and how much she wished she could just cuddle Phoenix.
"Don't worry, Adrian, I'm the co-council. I'll see you when the trial comes around," Phoenix said.
"I'll try to get another day in the hospital," Adrian said.
"Well, I need to go now. Visiting hours are nearly over," Phoenix sighed.
"See you soon, Phoenix," Adrian said, and tears ran down her face. Phoenix left and walked quickly back to the Wright & Co. Law Offices, where he sat down and looked out the window until he locked up. He wished he could see Adrian more, and for longer...