~ Eevee
I woke up my head feeling more drowsy than ever before. I tried sitting up and I felt the worse pain pulse through my skull forcing me to lie back down.
I was about to rest my left paw on it, before checking it in realization that it was hanging up in a cast tied to the ceiling.
I hated hospitals.
I looked at the window to see the late afternoon sun barely peaking through.
My ear raised to the sound of the door opening. I turned to see a shadow of a figure struggling to enter the room.
Once they stepped into the doorway, I nearly jumped out of the hospital bed.
"Sylveon?! What are you- You're going to fall baby!"
He entered the room with crutches barely able to walk as he limped over to me. He had heavy bandages wrapped around his head and stomach underneath his torn up shirt.
I held back tears as I continued my unheard protests.
"S-Sylveon go back to bed! You're going to hurt yourself! Please!"
He didn't stop until he reached the foot of my bed and half collapsed on my lap sweating heavily from the maneuver and sobbed quietly.
"Sylveon?"
"I'm so glad you're o-okay Eevee."
"Me too. Here let me help you up."
With my good arm I awkwardly helped him onto the bed and he laid next to me panting but being careful not to hurt me and give me some room.
"Are you okay?"
He nodded stiffly as if talking would hurt him.
"Now Sylveon what are you doing out of bed? And how did you even find my room?"
"I woke up from surgery about 3 hours ago. I kept asking the nurses how you were doing and w-where you were. AUGH!"
He groaned in pain and I gently massaged his head.
"Eventually one of them told me you were in a room and would wake up soon. So I snuck away to find your room after they had left and here I am."
"That was reckless Sylveon. You could have really hurt yourself. You should be focusing on getting better."
"I'm sorry. I was just worried about you. After what happened today I've been worried sick about you. I just had to see you."
"Well your concern is appreciated. But please don't do this again."
"I make no promises."
"Damn it Sylveon. I'm trying to be serious."
"I know. I just couldn't resist."
In spite of my pain and drowsiness, I couldn't help but giggle. Sylveon gave me a weak smile and chuckled despite clearly being in pain.
I gently snuggled into his chest and he rested his chin on top of my head.
"You're an idiot."
"I'm your idiot."
"Oh please. I have a boyfriend."
"But I'm your boyfriend, my queen."
"Of course. What other boyfriend do I have whose name is Sylveon that I nicknamed Silver?"
"No one but me."
We both chuckled and leaned in for a sweet kiss. We both felt relief all over again that we were still alive and together.
There was something on my mind I wanted to tell Sylveon about the past and what had happened today. No time like the present.
"In spite of everything that happened 4 years ago and in the morning today, I feel sorry for Riolu."
"What? Why?"
"Because even though she was mostly insane there was still a Pokémon underneath it all. Deep down. I'm glad I helped her come out once again and realize her mistakes. She was a misguided Pokémon who just needed some friendly advice and might not have turned to the bad side like she did and love her family. I feel sorry for what could have been. Maybe we could have even been friends. You know?"
"Well I understand that. I'm glad you don't regret trying to help her, and I'm actually glad you did. I was just surprised you were able to, and now I'm even contemplating what could have been as well. But well, it can never be. She's gone."
"Yeah I know. I just wish I could have done more to help her."
"You did. She looked peaceful in her final moments and that's something to be thankful for. You may not have been able to help her in the past but you helped her at the very end even if you previously had not wanted to. You chose to and feel no regrets. That's the good thing to acknowledge in spite of the outcome."
"I am happy that I was able to do that at least. You know I just might even become a guidance counselor in the future. So I can help out other kids through their traumas."
"If that's what you want to do, I'll be here supporting you every step of the way. Because I love you Eevee."
I laughed happily until I realized I might have misheard the last sentence Sylveon said.
"What? What did you say Sylveon?"
He looked at me with a deep desire in his eyes and gently held my paw. I had been feeling guilty because I thought I would never be able to tell Sylveon I love him too.
And now it was finally happening.
I couldn't help but tear up as the memories of me and Sylveon flashed through my mind all at once. It wasn't the end it was the new beginning.
"I love you Eevee. You make my mornings brighter like morning coffee. I break out into the biggest smile every time I get to see you. My heart goes 'Whoo yeah' every time I hold you in my arms and kiss your lips. Probably since the moment you agreed to be my girlfriend. My best friend and my queen. My heart is full because you're in it. And because I love you."
I bawled my eyes out as I hugged Sylveon tightly both sobbing and laughing at the same time. He flinched in pain but held me back tightly as well.
"I LOV-VE-VE YOU TOO! COME HERE YOU BIG F*CKING IDIOT!"
I said as I tilted his head up forcefully, startling him before pulling him in for a big wet kiss on his lips.
I felt him laugh in his throat and his cheeks burned under my paws.
I pulled away and he was laughing.
"What's so funny?"
"That was- Wow! You're a good kisser Eevee! Whoo yeah!"
I rolled my eyes at him.
"Although it did taste like salt."
I playfully smacked him and he chuckled flirtatiously at me as he slyly put a paw around my lower back.
"Come here so I can show you how to properly kiss someone."
I laughed before we pulled each other into a passionate kiss. This was my usual day with him and I never felt so much peace in my life than I did now.
Sylveon loved me.
The door suddenly opened and we sprung apart groaning slightly in pain both our faces flushing beet red. An Audino nurse stepped inside the room reading a clipboard and making occasional glances up.
"Oh good you're awake Miss Eevee. I- Wh-what are you doing in here?"
She said in surprise at Sylveon.
"Oh you must be the missing patient everyone is looking for. I'll let the panicked nurses know where you are and see if you can be relocated here. Because I can see you would prefer that. As long as you don't cause anymore trouble. If you'll excuse me."
The nurse said before stepping out shutting the door behind her. We looked at each other and broke out into laughter.
Luckily Sylveon could stay in my room and they eventually set up a separate bed for him next to mine.
The time on the clock read 10:30 pm. Probably won't see my family until a day or two from now because of the city blockades.
I sighed in my blankets and looked to see Sylveon also unable to sleep too.
I smiled at him and he smiled back.
I ushered him over to my bed and he smirked as he slid out of bed bringing his blanket with him. He laid down beside me and smiled as his face was inches away from mine.
"Hi."
"Hi."
I felt my face flush as I eagerly snuggled into his chest. He fixed our blankets covering us both under them before lying back down and wrapping his arms around me.
He kissed my forehead and I kissed the tip of his nose.
"I love you Eve."
"I love you too Silver."
"*yawn Goodnight."
"Goodnight."
And we fell asleep peacefully in each other's arms.