Across the Universe
Part 30
[All standard disclaimers apply.]
Hunk pretended not to hear Lance's snickers as he raced to the infirmary. He fought to get his helmet off as he ran inside. Keith had gotten Pidge into a white soft suit in preparation for a healing pod but she was sitting on the steps, leaning against a pod.
Hunk frowned as he noted the burns on her hands and her upper chest. "Why aren't you in a healing pod?"
"Good to see you, too, Hunk," Pidge said, rolling her eyes.
Keith seemed to choked on a laugh before he sobered. "I'm just going to step out and leave you two alone."
He paused as he passed Hunk. "Good luck," he murmured under his breath.
Hunk inclined his head slightly to indicate that he heard but he never took his attention off of Pidge. Keith was still fighting the urge to laugh as he left the room.
Hunk sighed as he sat down by Pidge. "Let me start again. Hey. I've missed you."
She smiled as she curled into him. "I've missed you, too."
"How are you feeling?" he asked as he stroked her hair.
"Tired. Sore." She gave a contented sigh as she leaned into his touch. "I know that I should be in a healing pod but I wanted to wait to see you."
"Yeah, you should be in a pod but I'm glad you waited," he said, pressing a kiss to her forehead.
She laughed. "Surely you can do better than that? Didn't you miss me?"
He gently cupped her face. "More than you'll ever know."
"Oh, Hunk."
It felt great to be able to hold her again, to kiss her. She was safe. He was more than grateful.
He reluctantly pulled back. "We really should get you into that healing pod."
She sighed. "I know."
"I'll be here when you wake," he promised.
"I'll hold you to that," she said.
There was a knock on the door of the infirmary. The two looked up to see Allura come in. "Am I interrupting?"
"No, no, it's fine," Pidge said.
"How are you feeling?" Allura asked.
"Like I need a healing pod."
"Yes, yes, of course." She glanced from Pidge to Hunk and back. "Are you ready?"
Pidge nodded. "I'm ready."
Hunk helped her to her feet and guided her to a pod. "I'll see you in a couple of days."
She gave him one last kiss. "Love you."
"Love you, too."
Allura stepped to the controls of the pod. "Pleasant dreams, Pidge."