Across the Universe
Part 19
[All standard disclaimers apply.]
Hunk woke up feeling slightly disoriented. It took him a moment before he realized that he was in his room in the castle. With a groan, he sat up.
The sleeping pills had done their job. Glancing at his clock, he saw that he had been out for a while. He had a little time before Shiro expected him to be up.
He rubbed his eyes as he leaned back against the headboard of his bed. He had dreamed while he slept. He and Pidge were back on Earth at his favorite beach, enjoying the sun and the sand without a care in the world.
He could still hear the waves and Pidge's laugh as they splashed each other. The sun had been warm but the water pleasantly cool. It was his idea of paradise.
He wished that it had been real.
Maybe he and Pidge could take a day trip once this was over. It could be a mini-vacation. He would take her to wherever she wanted.
He would take her to the space mall. Or Olkarion. Or even a swamp moon that smelled like ass if she that's what she wanted.
Because it would mean that she was back. That she was safe.
Hunk sighed as he moved to sit on the edge of the bed. But they had to get her back first. None of his plans meant anything until they got her back.
Which meant that they had to wait for Keith and the Blades to find her again.
He flexed his right hand, grimacing as the movement hurt. The knuckles were bruised and swollen where he had punched Keith in the jaw. He probably should have iced his hand before going to sleep.
He still couldn't believe that he had punched Keith. Sometimes it felt like someone else had done it. But the proof was there in his hand.
He had to hold it together. He couldn't fall apart and jeopardize their chances of getting her back. He couldn't fail her like that.
Sleep had helped.
He felt a bit better, less frayed. A glance at the clock told him that he had time for a quick shower. That and a change of clothes would help, too.
"Just hang on a little longer, Pidge," he asked as he stumbled toward the bathroom. "We're going to get you. I promise."
He hoped that wherever she was, she would hear him.