A/N: I'm sorry for the delay I've been working on another fic in Elena of Avalor called Invitation.Plug: go read it, also Rated M. Anyway, this chapter is show more of Chris/Ashley since Josh/Sam are going through it right now. So back to the story….


Chris POV

Me and the recliner didn't exactly work out, after an hour of tucked pillows and awkward positions and possibly a pulled hamstring, I decided to leave it. I would to tough it out on the pull out, "at least it has more space" I say fanning out spreading out. I hear a small knock on the door before someone opened it, but I can't see who it is right away since the curtain has Josh and I enclosed. It couldn't be the nurse she already said she wouldn't be back for a few hours. I see the curtain open and I see her walk in with a red T-shirt with a pair of jean shorts and red canvas shoes with a bag in her hand "Ash?" my voice was probably higher than I anticipated since I just realized, I'm only in my boxers since I thought I was alone here for the night. But seeing her like that it just makes me wish I could have the balls to tell her. She turns facing me "Hey Chris" she's walking over to me I lean up on my elbow, my mind is in total panic mode. Looking at her walk to me the way her hips sway, but if it wasn't for the fact the lights are dimmed I would think she was blushing. "What are doing here so late?" I sit up scooting to the side tucking the thin blanket around my torso making space. She holds up the bag in her hand "I come bearing gifts" shaking it teasingly, I raise my brow placing my arm across my thigh trying to cover the appendage that's slowly coming to life. Fuck why does she have to be so hot, I gulp and say"How did you even get in here so late?" she looked over at Josh and said "I told the nurse I was a relative" she looked back at me saying "You don't see the resemblance?" she said as if shocked. I ignore her shaking my head smiling and motion toward her bag "What is that?" she sits next to me on the bed placing the bag on the bed and I can immediately smell the aroma of something yummy. She reaches in and takes out two triangular boxes and two sodas, placing them on the bed. "Well you said you were hungry and I knew the hospital café would already be closed. So, I figured that I would bring you something" and she leaned closer to me saying "and I'm sure you could use the company." I look at her then look down at food and I couldn't help but smile, "Thanks Ash". She waved her hand "not a big deal", it was to me.

I picked up one of the triangular boxes and enjoyed talking to her about everything from school and talked about Josh and Sam and how they clearly had a thing for each other since forever. She looked over at Josh not saying anything right away, she looked down biting her lip, holding back something she wants to say. My heart starts to race looking at her like this, makes me want to kiss her so bad. She covers the side of her arms, "man is the A/C cranked up in here" I see goosebumps rise on her skin, I lean back on the bed putting the trash along the window sill next to me, "Josh has a slight fever so I cranked up the A/C so it up so he doesn't overheat." She looked at Josh and I can see her slightly pout, she's worried about him. "It's not that cold to me" I say teasingly at her; she narrows her eyes at me playfully "That's because you have a blanket, jerk". The next sentence that came out my mouth, I didn't exactly think through. "Want to come in?" my heart immediately fell as the words left my lips, it was silent for what felt like an eternity to me. Before I realized what happened she took off her shoes and grabbed the side of the blanket tucking herself in with me. While she's getting in, my eyes were wide pressing my back as far back as it will go against the couch. I would love to be close to her but there's something between us she shouldn't have to have pressing on her. I'm trying to think of anything to make it go down, but with what's she's wearing and now under the sheets with me, it's at a full salute. What did I just do? I'm mentally smacking myself. She turns facing me, there's very little space between us and I'm trying my best not to move. I lean up on my elbow turning my pelvis slightly to press my erection into the couch. She spoke "I was talking to Sam about Josh; I know they had sex last night" she was laying down hair spread out facing me. "We heard it" I shook my head agreeing, still trying to think of anything but sex right now and she's making it entirely difficult. I change the subject to something less sexual and we get lost in our conversation jumping from subject to subject laughing reminiscing at certain points. It ended up getting late by the time either of us started yawning, she decided to stay the night so I can give her a ride home in the morning.


The next morning…

With the shade, down you could only see faint streams of sunshine through the shades, I can smell her fruity scent and I instinctively want to bury my face in her hair…I don't. At some point, through the night she was cold and came closer and found her way under my arm and laying her head on my chest. I have my eyes closed still taking in the moment, while trying to control my heart beat so she doesn't hear it pounding in her ear. I have my free hand holding my morning wood to my thigh not wanting it to startle her when she woke thinking I'm a pervert. I start to feel vibrating next to me, I remove my hand from my erection and reach for my phone. I bring it up to my face, squinting at the bright screen while it lights up.

Sam: How's Josh?

Chris: Well Good Morning to you too! He's fine still asleep.

Sam: Well I'm leaving now to switch with you. See ya soon.

Chris: okay

I feel her arch her back starting to stretch, my fingers brush up against her jeans and I move my hand away hoping she didn't notice. She opens her eyes and looks around taking in her surroundings, and looks up at me and smirking pulling away from my chest leaving me cold in the wake. She uses her arms to push herself up into a sitting position, fishing out her vibrating phone out of her pocket. She looks down at it and starts texting, I sit up fixing my legs so they don't show my semi-erection. I speak up "Sam's on her way here, we should get ready to go" she smiled at me putting her phone back down, standing up and started stretching. Her shirt raised enough to show some her lower stomach and when she arched her back…I feel the blood rush to my face. "these pull outs are so thin, they kill your back." I smiled nervously "Yeah tell me about it…" trying to control the shaking in my voice, she continued "Best part was having a personal heater." It took a second for what she said to sink in, I blush "At your service M'lady" she giggled, now I can see the blush on her cheeks now that the sun is out. Is she blushing because of me? She walks into the bathroom while I take the opportunity to get up and get some clothes on instead or walking around in my underwear. After a few minutes, she walks out and we switch, by the time I came out and sat on the pull out beside her. She asked me what my plans for later were but depending on Josh's condition I could at the hospital or his or my house. When Sam walked in she looked like she hadn't slept well.


Sam POV

I walk through the wings in the hospital walking up to his, ever since yesterday all I can think of is how did we get here? Is this just the worlds big idea of a joke? When I finally start to feel some peace with myself. I walk up to the door and take a deep breath, I say a small prayer before opening and walking through the door. I see Chris and Ashley sitting on the pull-out chatting, "hey guys" I say walking into view. I look over at him and he's in the same exact spot as yesterday, I can feel my heart strings pull and I look away. Chris sees my face and immediately takes the hint "I have to go home and change and take Ash home. I'll text you after my nap." Placing his hand on my shoulder before walking out, I just needed a moment alone with him.

I walk over to his side standing next to him, I place my hand on his "I-I had a dream about you last night. Not a wet dream before you even say something." I smiled brushing some loose strands back in place with my hand. "It was weird because something was telling me to save you…But standing next to you I feel powerless." A tear runs down my cheek, "I talked to my mom about it and she says that maybe why I had the dream, my subconscious wishing that there was something I could do to help you." Tears streaming with a ball in my throat "I can't lose you too" I wipe the tears falling, only to be replaced by more, I turn around trying to get ahold of myself. I grab a couple of tissues and clean up my face, thinking if he were to wake up now and see me like this it may scare him. I take a deep breath and turn back to him, "You know what I can't stop thinking about, even with everything happening." I paused smiling to myself "You told me you had feelings for me…" I look at him and my eyes fall on his lips, I instinctively lick mine in response. Even though he's asleep he still makes my heart beat faster, I lean down and place my lips on his. I couldn't help it; they were right there and I've been dreaming about them since the last time they were on mine. It was brief but I before pulling away completely I whispered "I love you". I hear the door open and see someone with scrubs walk through, I take a step back knowing she needs her space to work on him. I wipe my face with the tissue making sure I didn't look like an emotional wreck.

I decide to get some air while she checks his vitals, walking outside the room and sitting down. I notice his Doctor walking by and decide to stop him, "Excuse me?" he turns facing me, instantly recognizing me and looking over at Josh's door. "There is no update on him yet, other than his condition is stable and it's on him when he wakes" the door to his room swings open with the nurse immediately turning walking up to the Dr. and whispering in his ear. He looks at me and says "wait here" I counter "Is he awake?" they walk in the room so quickly leaving my question unanswered. I started to pace back and forth in the hallway outside his door, I can hear voices but I can differentiate them. God, I hope one of them is Josh's. I can feel my hand shaking while I continually pace, for what felt like forever. The door opened and the Doctor came out and looked at me, I walked up to him "Is something wrong?" he looks at me "No, he's fine…and awake, but I would hold off on letting everyone know. You don't want to overwhelm him right away." My heart swells and starts beating out of my chest as I open the door…