Chapter 2: Signs of Life
The lab was quiet except for the steady beeping of a heart monitor. Ocean blue eyes watched as the young woman in the hospital bed took steady, even breaths. He could almost make himself believe she was just sleeping normally. A green hand hovered above the splay of caramel curls for a moment before pulling back. Leo sighed softly, checking again to make sure she still had plenty of IV fluid and enough blankets to stay warm. The leader in blue watched yearningly as eternity seemed to stretch on before him for a few minutes before rising and heading for the lab doors. Maybe a few hours in the dojo would tire him out so he wouldn't feel so empty for a while. As he got to the door, Leo paused and turned, ocean blue eyes finding the woman who held his heart automatically.
"Goodnight," he said as loud as the lump growing in his throat would allow.
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Goodnight
"Hmm?"
Chris snored lightly in response. Sharon sighed and snuggled in deeper under the thick sherpa blankets. Must be hearing things. Sharon smiled fondly.
"Goodnight, my love."
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Leo froze. Did he just imagine that slight smile? The dojo can wait.
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Morning light filtered through the blinds, making Sharon groan and pull the covers over her head. A soft snort came from her midsection, and a small ginger colored Chihuahua mix wriggled up to lick Sharon gently on the nose.
"Good morning to you too, Cinnamon."
The intelligent animal whined back quietly before turning her attention to Chris. Sharon giggled quietly. "Get him, Bunbun."
That was all the permission the excitable dog needed. Sharon's giggling turned in to full-blown laughter as Chris tried unsuccessfully to fend off the good morning licking.
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A quiet giggle broke Leo out of the light meditation. Looking around, the only other person in the lab was still laying in the hospital bed, but there was definitely a small smile on her face. Another stifled chuckle made ocean blue eyes light up.
"Can you hear me? Please wake up!"