Everlasting Impression
The pain did not go away. Tori fell to her knees and almost rested her head on the floor. She bit her lip and let out a gasp.
"I'm good." She mustered.
"Maybe we should stop by the pharmacy and get you some painkillers."
"Great idea." Tori gasped again.
"Are you going to be able to make it that far?" Hunter joked.
"Me, I could run for ten miles and still feel fine." Tori retorted, starting to get up.
"You mean crawl?"
"If you're not going to stop making fun of me, then at least help me up." Tori retorted.
He extended his hand and she latched on. She pulled on it and when she stood up, the pain ceased. She grabbed the bear on the bed and carried it under her arm.
Tori grabbed the keys from Hunter and continued to the truck while he stopped for the painkillers. She hopped in the driver's side and turned the truck on. Hunter walked out of the hospital and forcefully hopped in the passenger's side.
She drove to the house and stopped in the driveway. It was a nice day, not raining or cold, perfect for spending it outside.
"You going to get out soon?" Hunter asked, standing on the driveway.
"Yeah, I was just thinking about going surfing." Tori replied.
"Oh."
"Don't worry, I'm not going to today." Tori pulled out the keys.
"Why not?" Hunter asked.
"Salt water probably isn't good for this." Tori pointed to her stomach.
"Right, you want to go riding?"
"Actually, can we talk?"
"As long as it's not about breaking up." Hunter joked.
"No, but everything's different now."
"Different how?"
"Oh my god, what am I saying." Tori sighed.
"Yeah, what are you saying?"
"First I'm going to get out of the truck." Tori joked but cringed when she wanted to laugh.
She opened the door and slowly and carefully got out. After her feet were on the ground, she walked around to the other side. She hugged Hunter and put her head on his shoulders.
"I guess what I want to say is um…I love you." She whispered.
"I love you too."