A short one, mainly focusing on Marissa first waking up  Its really bad, coz I lost my first copy, so I had to type it all again. My stupid comp…

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Ryan was asleep in a chair, Marissa's hand in his, when her eyes fluttered open. It had only been 3 days since 'the accident', yet everything seemed to have changed. The air was cooler, the light extremely bright through a large window behind the bed. Though, it was hard to see, like looking through thick fog. And even after rubbing them with one slender hand, it had no lasting effect.

Her mind was equally as confusing. She was unable to make out anything surrounding her. But the pain was clear enough. Marissa's stomach was throbbing, coursing pain like venom through vessels and muscles. Never, ever had anything hurt so much. Tears sprung to her bloodshot blue eyes and poured out like wildfire raging through dry bushland.

Where was she? This room, this bed…she didn't know it. The air smelt funny, an unknown pungent scent. Nothing was familiar, everything set apart. Where was her mum, Seth, Summer. Where was Ryan? He was always there, they spent nights together. Now, she was left in a seemingly empty room, cold and musky. By the minute Marissa was becoming more frantic. Her hands gripped at the bed spread, then jerking up and ripping at the drip in her arm.

Due to all the commotion, Ryan awoke from his slumber. He had been dreaming, as usual, about Marissa. About as soon as his eyes opened, the young man leaped forward. He had been wishing, praying, dreaming about the day she would wake up. Now he wished he could take it all back.

Blood streamed from her lower arm as Ryan tried to caress the terrified Marissa, rubbing her forehead as gently as possible. She was so enraged, so scared. It hurt Ryan so much to see her like this. And, to think he could have prevented it, made the feeling worse.

'It's ok babe, it's me. C'mon, nothing is going to hurt you, nothing is going to happen', he soothed, trying to calm her.

It was Ryan. He was here. He didn't leave her alone. All of the problems, fears Marissa had in her mind all faded. The fighting slowed, but the crying did not. Turning into his shoulder, Marissa cried. She was totally exhausted, in pain and confused. Ryan, equally as tired, sat on the edge of the bed with his head against hers. All was calm, besides Marissa who was a working progress.

'I love you', she whispered, voice still dry from lack of use.

Ryan's heart soared. Those three words weren't shared much, but when they were, it was special. They just weren't an end of a conversation, to Ryan and Marissa it was an expression. It expressed their love, but even more. Feelings that couldn't be shown in words or writing. It was….eternal

'And', he replied huskily, 'You know what? I love you too. I can't explain how much…don't ever forget it'

There embrace was short, but sweet. It was surprising how well she was, considering the ordeal her body had taken. A few bruises lined her skinny body, but barely any. Her injuries were more internal, like the paralysation of her legs. Ryan, on the other hand, was black and blue all over. He looked the same as he did after one of the 'famous' fights he got in to. Since then though, Ryan had changed for the better.

As if in an instant, Marissa cupped his face in her hands and kissed him. Deeply, passionately. It was the only way they could express their true feelings. Running a hand through hr hair, Ryan groaned into her soft, subtle mouth. He had waited so, so long for her. After their first sexual encounter, you could say that even thinking about his luxurious girlfriend turned him on.

But Ryan knew better. He pulled back just before things got out of hand. She looked mighty tired, yawning. Even now, she was the most amazing girl alive. Smiling to himself, he kissed her one last time before sitting back down on his chair. It had become his home these past few days.

'I just want you to know', he whispered as she drifted into a light sleep, 'That I never meant to hurt you. You are my heart and soul...'

A groggy smile crossed her angelic feature's before she fell into dreamland.