Chapter 11

At the hospital, Priestly watched Sam sleep. When the cops had come, an ambulance was with them and had taken Sam here for medical attention. Unfortunately, Priestly wasn't allowed to stay with him when a doctor examined and he had been obliged to stay in the waiting room. Except during this time, two cops were came to talk with him about what happened. He had honestly answered their questions, wanting Jesse is arrested and behind bars. The latter had hurt Sam and deserved to be punished.

After the questions, the cops had left saying they'd come back to have Sam's story. He had had to wait a little time again to see the doctor who took care of Sam. When the latter had told him Sam's condition, he had been relieved. He had bruises and some cuts but nothing too serious like a broken arm or a bleeding. He just would be in pain for some time but he was alright.

Now he was waiting. Waiting for Sam's waking. For two hours, he was setting on a hard chair, holding Sam's hand. Sam eventually started to show signs of waking. Priestly was more attentive and when two lids opened to let two blue/green eyes appear, he smiled. "Hey," he whispered. Sam looked at him before looking at the room. Then his eyes fell on Priestly again and he licked his lips.

"P-Priest ?" Once again the older smiled. He was relieved to see the man he was falling in love even though the latter seemed confused and disoriented. But it was normal, especially with what happened.

"I'm here, Sam. Everything is alright." Priestly raised his hand and started to caress Sam's hair. The younger closed his eyes and enjoyed this gesture. Then he opened his eyes and looked at him.

"What happened ? Why am I in a hospital room ?" For a moment, the cook didn't know if he should answer the question. However Sam's puppy eyes begged him to tell him and he couldn't resist at these eyes. Besides Sam would remember. He sighed and started to do circles with his thumb on Sam's hand.

"What do you remember ?" Sam frowned.

"We went to take my affairs after you told me I could sleep at your home and… then you showed me your house. After that, we went to bed because it was late. But we woke up during the night because somebody knocked…" Sam stopped what he was saying and opened his eyes wide. "Jesse !" he exclaimed. Priestly immediately reacted. He put his hands on Sam's shoulders and forced him to lay down again.

"Easy, Sam. You're injured." He released Sam's shoulders and sighed. Sam continued to stare to him with wide opened eyes. Priestly smiled in order to try to reassure him. "Don't worry, he's not here. He left when the police came.{ The younger nodded but there still was doubt in his eyes.

"Are you hurt ?" He could remember Jesse had hit Priestly in order to get in. Priestly smiled again and caressed his hand.

"No, I'm fine." For a moment, there was a silence. Neither Priestly or Sam knew what to say. The older eventually spoke anxiously. "Sam, you can't continue to stay with him. He'll eventually kill you." The younger sighed and looked away. Priestly continued. "Do you remember what you said before the ambulance came ? You said that you want to leave, to get away from him and everything."

"I remember," Sam confirmed softly. It was just after they kissed.

"When you get out, I promise you I take you anywhere you want. I won't let you stay here and Jesse hurt you more."

"But you can't give up your life here for me. You have a job, friends and family here. You can't abandon them for me and my troubles," Sam protested. He didn't want to see Priestly lose everything he had here for him. He wouldn't do to him, it would be unfair. Priestly shook his head and stared to him holding his hand more stronger.

"I don't have any family and my friends… they will understand. I don't care about my job. What I care about is you, Sam. I know we haven't known each other for a long time but I really like you. In fact, I'm falling in love with you and… you're not any trouble. The trouble is this stupid jerk who doesn't deserve you. He has no right to treat you like this. As far as I'm concerned, he deserves to die."

"Priest…" Priestly smiled to him and kissed his hand.

"And then, I don't really want to stay in this town. I have always wanted to travel and if I still didn't do that, it's because I waited to be with the good person to do that. So do you accept to go with me and travel around America ?" Sam watched Priestly then smiled.

"Yes, I would like to." Priestly smiled and stood up to take Sam in his arms. He whispered a thank you in his ear and hugged him, happy.