Hey everyone! Yay me, I updated this story this weekend, just like I said I would :-) I am also working on another story called "This Is The Life".. Liley of course, lol. But yea, hope you enjoy this chapter :-)
Chapter 10-
The next morning, Lilly was gently woken up by one of Miley's doctor's. "Miss? We need to do a few tests on Miley, so we need you to leave for a bit," she said kindly.
Lilly looked at the doctor and rubbed her eyes, "Is everything okay?" she asked with sleep in her voice.
"Yes. We're just going to do a few simple tests to make sure things are still going smoothly."
"Okay…" Lilly turned her head back to look at Miley; she was sound asleep. She leaned in to kiss her on the cheek, and then carefully got out of the bed. "How long will it take?"
"Most likely only an hour…two at most."
Lilly gave her an approving nod and quietly walked to the door. She took one more look at her girlfriend before leaving the room. When she got to the waiting room, she found Robbie Ray asleep on one of the chairs. She shook him gently, "Mr. Stewart?"
He slowly opened his eyes, "Lilly?" he yawned. "What's going on?"
"They're going to do some tests on Miley. They said it would be about an hour or two."
He looked at his watch to check the time, "Thanks, Lilly." He stood up and stretched, "How 'bout we head over across the street and have some breakfast?"
Lilly smiled, "Sounds good. But…why don't we eat here?"
H e looked at her seriously, "Have you ever eaten food in a hospital before?" She shook her head no. "Trust me, it's terrible. I'd rather eat real food."
She laughed, "I'll take your word for it."
"Alright, let's go," they headed out of the hospital and made their way to a small restaurant across the street. Once they made their way in, they found a table next to a window and took their seats. "Have you ever eaten here before, Lilly?"
"Not that I remember…" she was looking down at her left ring finger examining Miley's class ring that she wore. "…Mr. Stewart?"
Robbie Ray looked up from the menu, "Yea?"
"I want to buy Miley something, but…I don't know how I can afford it…"
"Well, what do you want to get her?"
She slowly looked up at him, "…A promise ring…"
He smiled, "Really?"
"Yea. I mean, yesterday was the scariest day of my life and I really want to do this."
"I could always help you out, Lilly. No problem in that at all."
"I'd feel too guilty…"
"It's okay, Lilly. I'd be happy to help you out. Those things aren't that expensive."
Just then, their waitress came to take their orders. Robbie Ray ordered a stake sandwich while Lilly ordered a regular cheeseburger. For the next hour, they made small talk as they ate their food.
"Thanks for breakfast, Mr. Stewart. This is a really nice restaurant."
"No problem, Lilly," he looked at his watch. "By the time we get back, they should be done with those tests. I hope I can bring her home tonight."
"That would be nice. I don't like hospitals."
"Neither does Miley. The doctors told me if things went well, we could bring her home today."
"I'll keep my fingers crossed," she held up her hands, crossing her fingers.
Robbie Ray smiled, "Me too." The waitress arrived with the bill and he paid, leaving a nice tip as well. He turned to Lilly, "Ready?"
"You bet," they got up and left the restaurant. Within minutes, they were back at the hospital and found Jackson talking with a cute nurse.
"Sweet niblets, that boy will flirt with anyone," Robbie Ray said with amusement.
"I've noticed," she glanced around at the doctors, hoping to spot Miley's.
"Mr. Stewart?" Doctor Welch walked up to them.
"Hi Doctor, how'd things go?"
"Very well. She'll be ready to go home today. But, she's resting right now. All the medications she's been on have worn her out. After she wakes up, we'll get her ready to head home."
Both Robbie Ray and Lilly smiled. "Sounds great," Robbie Ray beamed.
"She'll need a wheelchair for a couple days. She's going to be very sore."
"Alright, thank you." They shook hands and Doctor Welch left to do his work. Robbie Ray turned to Lilly, "Well, looks like we have some free time…When do you want to look at promise rings?" he smiled.
Lilly blushed a little, "Are you sure about this Mr. Stewart?"
"Yes. I want to help. If you're up to it, we could look at some while we wait."
She smiled, "I'd like that."
"I know a great place to look at. I'm going to tell Jackson that we're going to run some errands." He walked over to Jackson, talked a bit, and returned. "Okay, we're set." They walked out and got into Robbie Ray's car. In about fifteen minutes, he parked in front of a jewelry store. "This place has a great selection."
"I'm so nervous…What if she thinks I'm trying to rush things?"
"It's just a promise ring. She won't think you're trying to rush things at all." They got out of the car and walked up to the jewelry store.
Lilly looked around in awe; there was so much to choose from. Aside from the engagement rings. "Wow…" she walked up to one of the many display cases. "These are all so beautiful."
Robbie Ray smiled, "Just lemme know if you find one you like. If not, we'll keep looking at other places some other time."
She nodded in agreement as she kept looking; she looked for nearly an hour. When she thought she wasn't going to find one, she found one that was absolutely perfect. She knew Miley would love it. It was a silver band with a sapphire stone in the center. "Mr. Stewart!" she called.
He walked up to where she was standing, "Did you find one?" he grinned.
"Yea, look. It's right there," she pointed at the ring in the display case.
He whistled, "Wow-ee, that's a nice one."
"It's perfect," she kept her eyes on it.
Robbie Ray glanced up and signaled to the jeweler that they were ready.
"Find one you like?" he asked kindly.
"Yes," Lilly beamed. "That one right here," she pointed again.
"Excellent choice," he took it out so Lilly could get a better look at it.
She looked at it closely and smiled, "I…love it!"
Robbie Ray laughed a little, "How much total?"
The jeweler added up the total and was shocked when Robbie Ray paid for it all at once. "Thank you for shopping with us. I'll put this ring in a nice box for you."
"Thank you," Lilly said happily. When he gave her the box, Lilly turned to Robbie Ray, "Thank you sooo much," she hugged him.
He hugged her back, "No problem, Lilly. What do you say we head back to see if we can bring her home?"
"Sounds great." They thanked the jeweler once more before they left the store, and made their way back to the hospital. When they arrived, the doctors were talking to Jackson and Miley was with them in a wheelchair. Miley smiled when she saw her Dad and girlfriend walking towards her. "Where were you two?"
"We, uh…went to the grocery store to buy cookies, but they were out," Robbie Ray lied.
Miley gave him a questioning look, "O-kay…"
Lilly laughed, "How are you feeling?"
"Better," she smiled. "Are you staying at my house tonight?"
"I'm definitely going to ask," she took Miley's hand in hers, brought it up to her lips, and softly kissed it.
Robbie Ray signed more papers and they were eventually free to go. "Come on, darlin'. Let's get you home." The four of them left the hospital and Robbie Ray once again unlocked his car. "Lilly, you get in first. They suggested that Miley should lay down with her head elevated."
"Alright," her and Miley exchanged smiles, then she got in the backseat. Both Robbie Ray and Lilly helped Miley get in. Once she was in, she laid her head down on Lilly's lap. They smiled as the door closed and Robbie Ray and Jackson struggled to get the folded wheelchair into the trunk; then got into the car in the front. Looking into Miley's eyes made Lilly decide that she was going to give Miley the ring later tonight. There was no way she could wait any longer than that.
Sorry this chapter was short and well... not that great, lol. At least that's what I think. I just have so many ideas for my new story I struggled with this chapter. The next ones will be better...I hope, lol. Thanks for reading, reveiews are always appreciated :-)
