Never Gonna Leave You
Summary: He's the last to go in. HodgesNick.
A.N.: Grrr...I hate MS Word; keeps closing down my document just before I save it, so I lose it all! Will be two short chapters.
Will Always Be Here
Greg opens the door for you and you freeze when you see Nick's still-form. He looks small under all the blankets and the cables monitoring him. Greg prepared you for this, but obviously not enough because you go to turn away, but Greg's blocking your escape.
"You need to see him. You need to put your mind to rest," he tells you matter-of-factly. He pats your shoulder softly and leaves the room quietly, standing guard outside the door. You can't help the chuckle that escapes.
"David?"
You freeze again at Nick's voice. You turn back to the bed and see Nick staring at you with kind eyes. Forcing your legs to move one after the other, you make it to the side of the bed. Standing there seems to take all your energy, so you sit on the side of the bed, curling your hand when Nick clasps it tightly in his own.
"I almost lost you," you choke out through a sob. You watch a tear fall down Nick's cheek, mesmerised. You only turn your gaze away when Nick drops your hand and reaches up to cup your face. He brings it down to his and you groan in contentment when his lips press against yours firmly. His lips are chapped, but moving against yours eagerly.
You turn into the kiss, making it less awkward for both of you. Needing to be closer, Nick breaks the kiss and shuffles over in the bed, wincing when the blisters from the bites rub against the sheets. Being careful, you climb onto the bed, and Nick wraps you in his arms. You lay your head against his chest, where the sobs start again.
"I'm never gonna leave you," he says quietly, through his own sobs.
After a while, you both fall into an easy sleep. You swear, whilst in your state of rest, Nick whispers, "I love you."
Inside, you smile.
THE END