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EPOV
I pulled my car into the parking lot of our apartment building and turned off the engine. I very rarely drove my car unless I had to. I much preferred my Ducati and the fresh air than a stuffy car. But since Bella was having an allergic reaction when I took her to the hospital, I couldn't exactly have her ride on my bike.
I took Bella up on her suggestion and released her from the hospital under my care. I wasn't even supposed to be at the hospital so it made sense for her to be with me. I insisted she stay at my apartment for the night and she agreed. I walked her up to the door and helped her to the couch. As quickly and thoroughly as possible, I cleaned up the seafood pasta so there were no traces of it anywhere. I wasn't about to risk another allergic reaction. When I was done, I got Bella a glass of water and sat down on the couch next to her. She had her knees pulled to her chest and her head rested on the arm of couch.
"Can I get you anything?" I asked. She shook her head and sipped her water. I felt like I needed to do something. "Do you want to go to bed? Are you tired? I can take you to the bedroom if you want."
"I can sleep on the couch. I don't want to take your bed."
"Don't be ridiculous!" I exclaimed. "I'm not about to let you sleep on the couch. I will take the couch."
I helped her to her feet and guided the way to my bedroom. I almost hated leaving her in my bedroom alone but I didn't want to be rude. She laid down and pulled the blankets up to her chin.
"If you need anything just call for me," I offered. I patted her hand but before I went to leave she grabbed my hand and held me there for a moment. I sat down next to her on the bed and waited. I wondered if maybe she didn't want to be left alone or maybe she wanted to say something. Whatever it was I wanted to be there for her.
"Why did you kiss me earlier?" she asked. My stomach filled with knots. Why did I kiss her? I thought it was rather obvious. Did she not want me to kiss her? I wasn't used to this playing hard to get or the uncertainty of what to expect. In any other circumstance I would have given up long ago, but with Bella I couldn't bring myself to stop. I'd never experienced a connection to someone like I did with her. Every moment with her just made me want to be with her more.
I shrugged my shoulders and diverted my eyes away from hers. "I guess it just felt like that right moment. I think I was wrong, though," I joked.
She laughed and nodded her head in agreement. "I couldn't even feel it. My lips were numb from the allergic reaction."
"Are your lips still numb?" I wondered.
"Nope," she said. "I have a wonderful doctor who heals all my ailments."
I laughed under my breath and felt of a sense of pride. "I think you need to get some sleep."
She sat up and suddenly her lips were on mine.
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