Chapter 8:
A month later, Kurt pushed Sienna's wheelchair along the corridors of the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning as she rested up against three pillows. The long fight against the poison had left her physically drained and her body was expected to take years to recover as her body tried to adjust to the injuries. As a result, Sienna was wheel-chair bound for most of the time, ordered to avoid all unnecessary movements by Hank. It grated on her nerves; the once active Sienna was now forced to be pushed along by Kurt or whoever wanted to take her along. Kurt had been her guardian angel of sorts, always there to protect her and keep her from despairing. Kurt, meanwhile, was smiling a secretive smile as he felt the small box tap against his torso as they made their way along.
Stopping at the enclosed Japanese gardens, Kurt pushed her wheelchair towards a small table form which flowed candle light, the smell of chocolate fondue and the aroma of her favourite wine. Near the table was a speaker from which soft melodies flowed and added to the romantic mood. As she looked around confusedly, Kurt got down on one bended knee and pulled out the small box. Sienna gasped at the lid came off and stared at the engagement ring. Kurt had enlisted the help of Jean for her incredible taste in jewellery and the small diamonds were nestled around a larger diamond in the centre. Speaking softly, Kurt smiled at her.
"Sienna Tatiana Natalyaa Stryker, you make me the happiest person in the world if you accept this. Will you be my wife?"
Sienna squealed and launched herself at Kurt. Wrapping their arms around each other, they kissed passionately and Kurt pulled away with an impish smile. "Does that mean a yes?"
"YES," Sienna yelled out and blushed as Kurt slid the engagement ring onto her ring finger. Then, they kissed again as the growing crowd cheered and threw confetti at the two. Smiling widely, Kurt picked Sienna up and placed her back into the wheelchair and smoothed her hair as he looked down at her with sparkling and tearful eyes. Then, he took her back to the medical lab and transferred her back into her bed. Giving her a peck on the cheek, he watched as she closed her eyes and slept with a smile on her lips....