Hazel POV (Ch.1)
I don't even know what to do right now, here we are again at the hospital doing another procedure. My best friend (more like sister) and roommate has been very sick for years and there is no one else, only here and I. We have always taken care of each other. I have been her caregiver for years, always picking her up when she falls, making sure she is taking care of herself. Today while I was trying to tidy up our apartment she fainted. She hasn't been feeling well for a few days now, but neither of us thought that it was anything serious and that it would pass. Then she fainted and I knew then that we couldn't wait anymore and had to call an ambulance to get her to the hospital as soon as possible.
The doctor came to see her right away. They know us pretty well by now so anytime we come in they try to see her as quickly as possible. My best friend Nyx is in fifth stage renal failure and also has lupus which means she basically has no immune system. Nyx can get sick easily, she is at the top of the donor list but they haven't been able to find her a kidney yet.
The doc decided that they were going to do a CAT scan and start her on dialysis again and then let us go home. She has to get her first treatment done today before we leave. We also have to come back later in the week for some bloodwork. Which we are used to because that is her normal treatment plan, so since I can't be with her for all those procedure's I decided that I would take a little walk and try to clear my head. I love Nyx more than anything, but it does get stressful so I have to take some time and clear my head every now and then.
As I'm walking to the vending machines to get a drink I crash into something hard and cold. I was too distracted in my thoughts I wasn't watching where I was going.
When I look up I see the most gorgeous pair of eyes I have ever seen. This man is beautiful, he has golden blonde hair that reaches his chin, square jaw, his eyes though are this awkward muddy brown, but still beautiful.
"I am so sorry I wasn't looking where I was going." I look down and see that he is also very fit, this sexy man must work out. He's wearing a flannel with wranglers and cowboy boots. If someone asked me what my dream man looked like this would be him. I look back up to his face and see that he's smirking at me. Damn he caught me checking him out.
"That's alright darlin' no harm done." He drawls with the sexiest smirk possible. God that accent, could he be any sexier?
"My names Jasper, yours?" He reaches his hand out to me.
"It's Hazel, it's very nice to meet you Jasper." I shake his hand and I am shocked by how cold it is. Maybe he was in a cold part of the hospital. What surprises me more is the tingles that I feel running up and down my arm the moment we touch.
"Where are you headed all distracted darlin'?" I feel heat flood my cheeks.
"I was actually just headed to get a drink from the vending machine, which probably isn't really a good enough reason to be distracted." I chuckle a little. I haven't felt this at ease with someone other than Nyx in a very long time. Something about him makes me feel safe.
"What a coincidence, I was headed to get a drink myself, mind if I walk with you?" He looks at me so deeply it's like he's looking into my soul.
"Uh, no please do." Ugh could I sound anymore stupid, he is probably regretting offering to come with me now.
As we walk to the vending machines I try to calm myself. I mean sure this guy is sexy, but I can't get distracted I have to focus on Nyx right now. At the same time I do still have a couple hours to kill so why not spend them with a hot guy. Not like I will see him after this anyways.
When we get to the vending machines I automatically make my way over to the one that has Dr. Pepper. Before I can pull out my wallet he stops me.
"Allow me darlin' it's my treat." All I can do is blush and nod. As he buys the drinks I take the chance to look at myself. I just threw my hair up in a bun since we were in such a rush. Just my luck, the day I meet my sexy cowboy I am in my comfy clothes and looking a mess. Wait, did I just say my?
"Here ya go sweetheart, hope I'm not being to forward but I would like to get to know you a little better Can we go somewhere to talk?" Jasper is flashing me a heart stopping smile. Who could say no to that?
"Sure cowboy, but I have to get back in a couple hours, hope you don't mind."
"Not at all, I'd take any time you can give me." Damn that smile, all I can do is blush again. I have a feeling I am going to be doing that a lot with this cowboy.
"Let's go find some chair's in the lobby." As I turn to walk away he grabs my hand and leads me to some chairs in a corner just down the hallway. I can feel those tingles in my arm again.
"Tell me about yourself darlin'." He asks looking straight in my eyes.
"Well let's see, I'm 19 and in college for nursing. I live with my best friend who is basically my sister, she means everything to me." I get distracted just thinking about Nyx. Before I can stop it I feel a tear run down my face. She's been getting sicker even if she tries to hide it from me, and I'm afraid that I will lose her.
"Sorry I didn't mean to get lost in my own world there." When I look up into his eyes all I can see is understanding like he just knows what I am feeling but also curiosity like he wants to ask what happened, but also doesn't want to over step. Which I appreciate because I'm just not ready to talk about Nyx and my fears yet.
"We have known each other for so long, both of our parents are gone so it's just us. We take care of one another." I can't help but smile up at him.
"What do you like to do for fun?" There is so much sincerity in his eyes. He really is interested in everything about me and he just met me.
"I love to read, watch movies, write, I also love to go horseback riding, though I haven't been able to do that in years. I have other… responsibilities that take up my time." I see his face light up when I mention horseback riding.
"I actually own horses, my brother and I own a ranch and we raise them. It has always been a passion of ours." You can tell how much he loves it by the way he talks about it and the excitement in his voice.
"I would kill to be able to go horseback riding again, it's just not in the cards right now." I sigh
"Maybe I can take you sometime darlin'?" Jasper asks with hope, flashing that smile that makes me weak.
"I would love that Jasper." Wait did I just say that. What happened to never seeing him again, though I can't deny there is this spark that I can't explain. Before I know it, it's been two hours and I have to get back to Nyx.
"I am sorry Jasper but I have to get back." I can't help but feel a little disappointed. I really didn't want to have to leave him.
"That's alright darlin' maybe I can call you sometime, may I have your number?"
I gave him my number and as I go to leave I can't help but reach up and kiss his cheek. "Thank you for the drink, I hope to hear from you soon." Before he can say anything I take off down the hallway and back to Nyx who is sitting up awake in bed.
I can't keep the smile off my face and of course she notices right away.
"Why are you so happy?"
"I may have met someone." I say looking down at my feet. That got her attention, here she goes….
"Who?! When?! Where?! Is he hot?!"
I couldn't stop the giggle that escaped. Nyx is always so dramatic.
"His names Jasper."