It's been three days. Zuko's been asleep having nightmares. Constantly I run to his bed side to sooth his sleeping form. His temperature is beyond high, but that might be of the fact he just got struck with lightning. While he's been sleeping I've found medication in some of the nurse's cabinet. I give it to him every morning and night. He barely opens his eyes but just enough to see what he's taking. But right now his body is stirring in bed.
I walk over to shake his shoulder, maybe I can wake him up. But I really shouldn't. Whatever. I need to see if he has any damages I need to fix, so I'll ask him. Yeah that's my reasoning. When my shadow is casted over his face, his body freezes. Slowly his small almond shaped eyes crack open. I sit down on the side of his bed, taking his left hand in mine. Zuko's head turns towards me with himself drawing out a low grown. "Hey sleepy, how are you feeling?" Zuko just makes a loud gurgle. I forgot to mention that his medication is extremely strong. "Zuko I don't want you to move but do you think you can tell me where you have the most pain?" Slowly Zuko's eyes trail down to look down at his chest. Of course. I ran to the sink and grabbed a large bowl and filled it with water. When I ran back he was trying to sit up. "Woah woah clam down there big guy. Let's take it back. Just relax while I try and make this feel better."
I dipped my hands into the water and took out a thick layer around them. As soon as I made contact with his skin, he took in a sharp breath. I retracted my hands back, but put them n again knowing this will actually help with his pain. "You know it's been three days. I wondered how long you could get rest before trying to act fine." I say breaking the silence. Zuko try's his best to make some sort of laugh but it just comes out as a harsh breath. This guy will never let anyone see that he's hurt or in pain. But now he needs to take this seriously. I mean he was a thread away from dying! I just have to keep my cool. Be persistent with the healing sessions. As much as I've been concentrating I happened to look over at Zuko to see him staring at me with a smile. "What are you smiling about you goof?" I told him as I got more water around my hands. "Ka... Kat.." He was trying hard to form the words he wanted to say but they came barely as a whisper. But his smiled had just stayed here with him. "Zuko everythings fine. get some more rest. Let me get you some more medicine too" As I stand up to grab it I feel a gentle tug on my wrist. Its Zuko. "Kat... Thanks.." He drops his hand down to hold mine. I held on to it tighter and went to bend down by his side. I look him straight in the eyes. "Zuko.. You saved my life. I cannot thank you enough. So thank you. For saving me, for being there for me. Your my hero." With that i swept his burnt shaggy hair back and have him a kiss on his scar. I know that he is self-conscious but he needs to understand that it shapes him.
I grabbed his medicine and poured it into a small teaspoon. I walk back and kneel by his face. I know you hate this stuff but I promise you'll feel better. So please. Just swallow and go back to sleep. His face was reluctant but as I neared it closer he opened his mouth. I poured it in as quick as I could, then shut his mouth. I could hear him swallow then make a sound of disgust. When i put the medicine up and go back to heal some more, I find that he's already asleep. This is going to be a long recovery.
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