A/N: Thanks again for those who reviewed! I updated faster because I didn't have soccer one night and it gave me time to write.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything…sadly and I don't own the song either.
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Sara opened her eyes. Her entire body surged with pain. She closed her eyes again, hoping to fall asleep but she wasn't tired. Also, the searing pain in her rib cage made it impossible to get comfortable. 'Where am I? What's wrong with me?' thought Sara as she opened her eyes again.
She was in a small, clean room and lying in a bed. On a table at the end of the bed were flowers, cards, and a balloon. She noticed Nick, who was asleep in a chair next to her. He looked so peaceful but she noticed that his clothes were wrinkled and he had the beginning of stubble. 'I must have been here at least overnight. Why am I in a hospital?' Then it all came back. She was at Steven Wilcox's house and he had been chasing her and then he stabbed her. Sara immediately moved her hand to where her wound would have been. It was now stitched up and covered by gauze. She instantly regretted touching the wound and let out a moan of pain, waking Nick.
He jumped out of the chair and rushed over to her. "Sara, honey, what's wrong?" She could see the scared look in Nick's eye. It made her sad to see Nick, who was usually very brave, suddenly looked so scared. All she could do was cry. Nick yelled for a nurse and a heavyset woman with blond hair rushed in and checked Sara's monitor. She pushed a few buttons and told Nick that Sara would be fine.
Nick leaned over, gently kissing Sara's forehead and wiped away her tears. When he stepped back, a tear slid down his cheek and he whispered," I love you." It pained Sara to see Nick that upset.
"I love you too," choked Sara. It hurt to speak and Nick could see that so he 'shhed' her. He sat back down and turned on the television, hoping to take Sara's mind off her pain.
At about ten, Nick fell asleep. Sara shut off the TV, not wanting to wake Nick. She just lay in the semi-darkness of the room, trying to fall asleep. With her eyes closed, Sara tried counted sheep but it did not prevail so she turned on a small table lamp to read the newspaper.
Nick woke up. His back ached and his neck was cramped. He noticed that Sara was still awake and checked his watch; 1:13 am. "Sara, you need to sleep."
"I can't. It hurts too much." Nick's heart ached when he heard this because he knew he couldn't do stop it.
"Do you want me to get a nurse?"
"No," she paused," Nick, can you sing to me?" He nodded and cleared his throat.
Every now and then I get a little lost
My strings get all tangled, my wires get all crossed
Every now and then I'm right up on the ledge
I just thank God you're here
'Cause when I'm a bullet shot out of a gun
'Cause when I'm a firecracker comin' undone
Or when I'm a fugitive ready to run, all wild-eyed and crazy
No matter where my reckless soul takes me
Baby, you save me…Sara smiled. She was content never to hear again as long as she could hear Nick's voice. She loved his strong, steady voice. It made her feel safe and loved.
Nick had only gotten to the second verse when he noticed that Sara was already asleep. He kissed her on the forehead and wrote her a note before leaving quietly.
Sara,
I just went home to shower and sleep. I'll be back tomorrow
at eleven to pick you up.
Love, Nick
A/N: I know some of the parts of the song don't really fit Nick but I liked the last line. Review please!