A/N: Thanks for sticking with the story and baring through with the story changes :)

Eddies POV

Carla, Christopher, Buck, and I all sat talking for about 2 hours. We kinda lost track of time, considering we're catching up on everything from the last two days. We all we're enjoying ourselves, but I noticed gradually over time Buck became quieter. I thought he was falling asleep, but the more I kept looking at his expressions and body language, it looked like he was feeling sick. He was swallowing convulsively and turning a different shade of green. Thank God Carla picked up on that as well, because no later than I realized, she stood up asking Christopher if he wanted to get some ice cream and go to the park. Of course, my already hyper kid said yes, but at least he was getting out of the room so buck could take care of whatever business he needed to. As soon as the door clicked shut Buck leaned over the side of the bed while simultaneously grabbing the clean kidney basin, retching harshly. My curiosity took over me. I went over to see if his vomit has any other colors that could be troubling. It didn't thankfully, but he was starting to choke slightly, not letting his body do what it's supposed to do. I went over to his side and placed my hand on his back, as he still leaned over the bed railing. He was breathing hard and on the verge of swallowing his puke which wouldn't help anybody.

"Buck, let your bodywork. It knows what to do."

That simple phrase seemed to do the job as relaxed as the last bout of vomiting came on. He spits the remaining bile out of his mouth, finally done. leaning back slowly, as if too fast would cause him pain. He still had the basin gripped in one hand. I put a hand on his face, once he was settled on his back.

"You okay?"

I whispered leaning down to kiss his cheek.

He smiled sheepishly and placed his own hand on the back of my head rubbing it gently. It felt good I can tell you that.

"Thanks. I didn't want to get sick in front of Christopher."

He said softly closing his eyes.

I sat on the side of the bed just running my hands through his thick, soft hair, while his hand rested on my forearm rubbing up and down every now and then. When I saw goosebumps form on his arms, I asked

"Cold?"

He opened his eyes and nodded, shivering to add effects.

I didn't even think about getting a blanket. I instead said,

"Scoot over."

The entire time that Buck has been in the hospital I've worn nothing but hoodies, t-shirts, and joggers. today thankfully I was wearing jogging pants and a hoodie since it was a particularly cold day in the hospital. He looked at me with a furrowed brow so I repeated leaning almost entirely on top of him.

"Scoot over."

grazing my lips over his dry ones.

I could smell his breath, which wasn't pleasant, but I didn't mind one bit. I just wanted him and only him. I don't care about smelly breath or broken bones or whatever, I care about him. I tried to steal a quick kiss but was stopped by Bucks's fingers.

"Dude...I just puked. You sure wanna do that?"

He asked sincerely.

Smiling I leaned down and kissed the side of his mouth

"Positive. Now move over."

He finally obeyed and barely shifted. I saw him wince in pain, So I stepped up and helped him shift over more. I gently slid under the covers into the little space he gave me, being careful of the wires and tubes. He was still on his back but kinda turned slightly toward me grinning. I took my arms and wrapped them around his middle and lower back. Then tugging him towards me to where he was on his side, his head resting on my chest just under my chin. He snuggled up against me, his hand laying limp on my waist. I sat there for what felt like forever, looking at him sleep peacefully, for once, up against me. I didn't want it to end, I could hold him for hours and not get tired of the feeling of him fitting perfectly into my arms.

However, it only lasted for about 40 minutes when Buck woke up. I felt him stiffen. Not moving his body but his head looking around. I squeezed him to give him a reminder that he was safe. I felt him relax almost instantly. He moved his head to where he could look me in the eyes. He blinked his eyes trying to adjust them on my face. Sighing, his gaze finally showing recognition of me he grinned. His goofy grin made my smile broaden. I laughed softly and he whispered

"Hi."

"Hi yourself. Feeling any better?"

I asked rubbing my hands on his back. He sighed again, this time, less pleasant. He shook his head, putting the crook of his elbow over his eyes.

"Headache still. Not pounding, just...just...throbbing throughout my whole my head."

He complained weakly.

I didn't like the tone of his voice one bit. I took my arms and tightened my grip on him trying to give as much comfort as possible.

"Ah, I'm sure it's just all the medication wearing at your body. It's okay, just go ahead and go back to sleep."

I said taking my hand and rubbing it on his cheek. He nodded and instantly fell back asleep, just before his hand dropped back down limply on top of my side. By the time he was completely out it was around 3:45 in the afternoon. Which was also when someone decided to walk in. I, myself, was drifting off as well until I heard the door open softly and a light chuckle from behind me. I turned around slightly to see that it was in fact Dear ol' Captain. He rounded the bed and shook his head, with a big grin that said

'I knew it!' and 'Finally'

I smiled sheepishly looking down at the beautiful human being wrapped up in arms, literally, breathing deep and even.

"Are...are you mad? Because I know there's this thing about dating coworkers and- "

I rambled nervously, unconsciously squeezing and rubbing his back. Which caused Buck to burrow further into my arms. I smiled, forgetting Cap was there.

"Oh, Eddie. Why in the hell would I be mad just because of you and Buck liking each other? I mean it's been pretty obvious. You've been drowning the entire station in you alls sexual tension."

He laughed but said with absolute sincerity. I gave him a thankful smile, which he replied with a wink.

9-1-1

*5 pm*

Cap had to leave once again and take care of some business. He had brought me and Buck some clean clothes, since the last time either of us has been home was 3 days ago. I whispered out a quick thanks and pointed out where he could put it, then went back to holding Buck. We sat there snuggled up against each other for about 3 hours. Up until Buck woke up the second time. The first thing he said to me was

"Can I get cleaned up?"

He looked me dead in the eye. How the fuck am I supposed to say no to the puppy dog eyes, plus the nurse said that it was safe for him to take a shower as long as we were careful of his stitches.

"Sure...I'm gonna get a nurse so they can take the tube out."

"Okay."

Buck and I unwrapped from each as nurse Janet came in and removed it swiftly. She left Buck with the news

"After you get cleaned up, we can try some regular food if you're up for it."

headed out with a wink Buck asked:

"Could you help me up?"

I nodded.

Surprisingly Buck got up fairly easy.

"I think I can walk?"

He stated more likes a question.

Whether he meant it as a question or statement I stayed right behind him, hand hovering near his back. He walked stiffly holding his stitches on his abdomen, but relatively good. We got to the bathroom and the first thing he had to do was pee. After he got done peeing, he looked at me biting his lip a little bit. A look that lowkey turned me on. Still looking at me he began to undress. Starting with his grey t-shirt. Although he was trying to seduce me, he struggled slightly to take it off. I took the opportunity to help him out of him.

"Thanks,"

he said quietly.

Still looking into my eyes, he began to untie his black sweatpants. Once untied he let them drop to the floor and stepped out of them towards me. I forgot the last time that he got cleaned up, I wasn't here and he hadn't any underwear resulting in him having to go commando. Bucks looking me up and down, while he's standing completely nude in front of me. He walked over to the shower and turned it on.

"Join me?"

He asked stepping into the steaming shower. I was hesitant about it at first, then I heard a soft

"Please?"

With that, I stripped and walked over into the shower as well. We stood there for a second admiring each other's bodies. I made the first move and grabbed a washcloth, along with a bar of soap. I lathered the cloth and gently ran it over Bucks' body, being extra careful with his tender spots. When I would get closer to his crotch I would see him bite his lip, trying to suppress a moan. When I was done washing him I moved him closer to the water and let him rinse off while I took a different washcloth and washed. His face when he was under the hot, almost too hot, water was incredibly sexy to me. To see how it relaxed him so. When we were both washed, rinsed, and dried, Buck went to go brush his teeth, while I dried my hair and put on my boxers. Buck still had the towel wrapped around his waist showing off his v line. I grabbed him a pair of his boxers as well. He was rinsing his mouth with mouthwash by the time my hair was dry enough to were it wasn't dripping on my shoulders.

"Here."

I said holding out his boxers towards him, which he took and slowly put on. Next, he got a bar of soap off the bathroom sink counter and began to wash his face with the soap residue. I did so as well.

'It's going surprisingly well.'

Until I saw buck sway slightly and grab hold of the sink counter.

"Whoa!"

I said finishing washing the rest of the soap off my face and hands. I put my semi-dry hands on his back. He was taking deep breaths through his nose, eyes were squeezed shut with his head tilted up towards the sky. Which scared me.

"You okay?"

I asked for what felt like the millionth time in 4 days.

It took him a minute to respond, but when he did he opened his and blinked a couple of times responding with

"Yeah...dizzy. The headaches coming on stronger too."

rubbing the back of his head for effect.

"Okay, finish washing your face, then we can go lay down until Janet comes in with your food,"

I said kissing the top of his head. He finished washing the soap off and dried his face. I first put on my Joggers and decided if we're just gonna be lounging in bed I could just go shirtless (since this was private room only a couple of people were permitted in here...so why not). I then handed him a new pair of joggers and a sweatshirt. Dropping the towel on the ground, He gingerly put the sweatshirt on, then the joggers staggering a little. I grabbed the sides of his stomach, steadying him. His head fell onto my shoulder, while he took his cold hands and grabbed onto my shoulders leaning into my body.

"God my head." He whispered weakly.

'Could it be something more, Nah it's just the medication wearing at his body.'

"Hey, okay, listen..um you want me to pick you up?"

I asked rubbing my hands on his sides. He didn't answer just sat there taking deep breaths riding out the dizziness. We sat there holding each other rocking gently side to side. I was doing most of the work by making sure he didn't collapse right there. I was trying to give him enough time to ride out whatever was going on, but it was getting to the time frame of us standing there for 3 minutes going on 4. That's until nurse Janet walked in and called our names in a mild panic.

"In here!"

I hollered back.

Not even realizing that I yelled that loud until Buck winced and wrapped his arms now fully around me. I kissed his head trying to comfort him. smiling when he sighed in content.

"Aw, whats going on in here?"

She said with a cheeky grin.

I let out a sound close to chortle and asked:

"He's in pain. Could you do me a favor and get him something that his stomach could take, also dim the lights, and put on a movie with the volume down for me?"

She stared at me with confusion but with also amusement. As if she thought it was all one big joke. I quirked my eyebrows adding a

"Please?"

at the end.

When she still didn't go anywhere and just looked at us with a soft smile.

"What?"

I asked her

She shook her head

"Nothing... it's just nice to know that you to have each other."

She said with geniality.

With that, she turned around and left.

"Come on,"

I whispered in his ear picking him up in a bridal carry. I walked with him in my arms over to the bed and placed him down gently. The room was exactly how I asked it to be; dark, and a movie on with low sound. He opened his eyes when he sensed that he was now in a darker room. Laying down now, I could tell he was still sore because he couldn't move around the bed any better than. He shifted painfully around on to his side facing me. His eyes looked deeply into mine, begging me not to leave. I crawled onto the bed and let him place his head onto my chest while wrapping an arm around my lower abdomen.

"I'd never leave you,"

I whispered, which instantly done the trick and sent Buck into a worry-free, pain-free, deep sleep. This- this is exactly how it's meant to be. Buck in my arms safe and sound.

9-1-1

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