A/N: Okay, this is a NEW chapter because I felt that I skipped from Will being in the hospital to Will being back to normal a little too fast. I also forgot something very important that had to do with Sophie…can any of you guess what it is? Well, you're about to find out! I hope you enjoy this chapter!
Disclaimer: I do not own H2O just add water
CHAPTER 2
Sophie's POV:
It was two day after the accident. Will was still in the hospital, being kept under close observation, but they said that it wouldn't be much longer before he could leave. They said all he really needed was rest, but that they were keeping him here to make sure that he didn't have any nasty after effects. I had spent last night here, but Bella insisted that I should go home and get some rest myself; I obviously haven't slept much. She had called a few minutes ago and had said that she would be here soon. Will had been sleeping on and off and just now I looked up to see him waking up from another nap.
"Sophie?" He mumbled groggily, turning in my direction.
"Yeah, I'm here," I said, shifting my chair so that I was facing him. "How do you feel?"
He yawned sleepily, "Like I was hit by a truck." He answered, cracking a weak smile.
I smiled sympathetically. "Do you still have a headache? Because the doctor left some pain medication."
He shook his head. "No, there's no pain; it just feels like my head's been stuffed with cotton."
"Bella's on her way," I said, knowing that that would cheer him up. I was right, a smiled instantly flitted across his lips, but was quickly replaced by a look of seriousness. "I wanted to talk to you about something." He said slowly.
"Which is…?" I questioned.
"Bella," he said simply. "I know that she told you that she's a mermaid."
I looked at him seriously. "If this is about whether I'm going to tell or not, than you can relax because I already told Bella I wouldn't."
He shook his head, "No, she told me that too, and I believe you. It's just that I want to make sure you understand the enormity of the situation."
"What do you mean?" I asked. "I know she's a mermaid; what else is there to understand?"
He sighed. "Remember that time when you found me a diving sponsor, and I blew the whole thing, practically forcing you guys out of the pool area?" He said.
I nodded. "How could I forget?" I sighed, "That was the opportunity of a lifetime."
"Exactly," he said, "It WAS an opportunity of a lifetime, but I let it go – for Bella."
My mouth dropped open. "Are you serious?" I asked incredulously, "Why? What did Bella have to do with it? She wasn't even there." Then I checked myself, the girl was a mermaid, and I suppose anything could be possible. "Or was she…?" I said suspiciously. Will wouldn't look at me.
"She was in the pool." He said quietly. "I had asked her to come in to show me some diving techniques; she is an expert after all." He smiled ruefully. "She didn't want to come in, but I begged her, and then you guys came, and I couldn't let her get caught. That's what I'm trying to say," he finished, looking me straight in the eyes. "Knowing this secret is more than just promising to never tell. It's promising to make every sacrifice necessary in order to make sure the secret is kept."
"Sophie, it's her life we're talking about." He continued softly. "I know how you felt about her previously, but I love her, and I don't think I could live without her."
I nodded solemnly. "I'll admit that I didn't like her in the beginning, but that was only because I didn't want to see you get hurt. I could tell you were serious, but I didn't know if she was, and I didn't like the idea of you being messed with. I see now though that her love is genuine, and I'm fine with the idea of you two being together." I looked at him seriously. "And I understand about the secret, and I promise you that I'll do anything and everything to make sure that no one else ever finds out."
He smiled slightly and reached out to give me a hug. I leaned forward and hugged him back.
"As long as we're on the subject of Bella," I said, settling back into my chair. "Exactly how serious about her are you?"
He grinned, "More serious than I've ever been about anything,"
"You mean, possible marriage serious?"
He thought about that for a second. "I think so.' He finally said. "If the right time came along, and it would have to be awhile from now, but I've definitely thought about it."
"You do realize," I said slowly, "That if you were to marry her, and you were to have kids, there's no guarantee if they'll be completely human, right?"
He was silent for a moment. "Yeah, I realize that, and honestly, it's not a big deal. If we had kids, I'd love them whether they were human or mer, simply because they were a part of Bella. They would be ours, a part of us; it wouldn't matter what or who they were."
Now it was my turn to be silent. "Then I guess you are serious." I said quietly, flashing him a small smile. He returned it, but his eyes soon darted away from mine and turned to the doorway. Bella had just walked in.
"Hey," she said, holding a balloon in one hand. "I hope I'm not interrupting something."
I shook my head. "Not at all," I said.
Bella's POV:
Will grinned. "That's quite a balloon," he said, looking up at the shiny, mylar mermaid holding a conch shell containing the words 'Get well soon!'"
"I thought it was very appropriate," I said with a smile, setting it down on the floor by the side of the bed. I looked around to make sure that no one was in the general area. "When you're feeling better, you can see the real thing," I said softy, winking at him. Then I turned to Sophie.
"I'll be here for a few hours; as long as you like. Now go home, and relax." I ordered playfully. Sophie stood up reluctantly and picked up her purse.
"Okay, but promise you'll call me if anything happens, or if you need anything, or if anything… " I nodded.
"Uh huh, yes I will, definitely, uh huh…" I muttered as I carefully walked Sophie out the door, shutting it firmly behind her.
"That was brilliantly done," Will congratulated. I smiled.
"How do you feel?" I asked, taking Sophie's vacated seat.
"Better," he said, "Especially now that you're here." I locked my eyes with his and began to lean forward. He raised his head a bit and our lips met. I wanted the kiss to last forever, but he broke off after only a bit; it would be a while before his lungs were back to full working capacity.
As I sat back done, Will cleared his throat a bit nervously.
"I talked to Sophie about…you know…" he said slowly, "…and I don't think we have anything to worry about."
"Well I'm glad of that," I sighed, relieved. I knew Sophie and I had settled everything yesterday, but it was nice to have it doubly confirmed.
"And I can't even BEGIN to thank you for what you did…it's just…mind-boggling that you would risk it all, everything, just for me." He said, shaking his head in wonder. I shook my head and frowned.
"Will, I don't believe you're getting the big picture here." I said firmly, holding his hand between both of mine and squeezing it gently. "I love you," I said softly. "When you love someone, you make sacrifices. I would have jumped in that water to save you if the whole world had been watching; it wouldn't have made a difference. And I know that you would do the same for me"
He just stared at me.
"I…don't know what I've ever done…to deserve someone like you," he finally said a bit shakily. I smiled lightly.
"Whatever it was, it must have been pretty bad, and I'm guessing you're getting what you deserve!" I teased. He laughed for the first time ever since the accident and pulled me into his arms. I shifted over so that I was now lying down beside him.
"I love you," he whispered.
"I love you too."
A/N: Okay, this should clear up everything, not to mention add some cute wella moments to the story! I personally LOVE the part about the balloon! :) I hope this wasn't too similar to the previous chapter. Please review; this is a new chapter after all! Thanks to everyone for reading!
Ella:)
