JULES P.O.V
"We. We have five minutes and ticking." Spike corrected.
"Not if I can convince you to leave." Sam argued.
"Shut up, both of you, before I step over the trip wire, and you-" I gave Sam a pointed look that meant more than Spike would see, "You, I'll tape your mouth shut. As for Spike, well, I'm on his side, and we kind of need him."
Spike smiled victoriously before quickly becoming serious, "Sam with the wire, did you see how they put it up?" Spike asked.
Sam sighed, defeated, "It's not an actual wire, it's an invisible laser. The man that put it up-" Sam gasped in pain, and keeled over for a second,
"Sam…" I said cautiously, he nodded,
"It's a regular laser. You should be able to deflect it with a mirror or something, then the thing strapped to my leg is a key and lock."
"Sarge we need their tech guy in here, now." I said.
We've already got the key Jules. It was in his belt. Ed's on his way in with it.
"Jules." Spike said, I didn't like the sound of his voice. "You need to leave."
I nearly argued, but he cut me off, "One man down range." My voice caught in my throat, I looked at Sam and he nodded. We needed to be careful, and I knew that, I stood. It was against absolutely everything in me to leave Sam in there. But, that was what came with dating while on the team together. Knowing that these kinds of situations could happen, and we both needed to be strong.
"Good Luck." I breathed, "Both of you."
Spike nodded, and I ran out the door, passing Ed on the way.
I made it out to the front of the building and was met by Sarge and Wordy,
"I think that's the worst part of the job." I said quietly, "When you have to leave someone behind and not know what's going to happen." Sarge put a hand on my shoulder.
"They're both going to leave this. Spike can do this."
Damn right, I can. Nearly done, Boss…..Then, Spike's voice flooded the comms, again…
Dammit.
"Spike, what is it?" Sarge asked carefully.
I've got the bomb off Sam's leg, but it's rigged to blow, we have 20 seconds, there's a code. What's the call boss? Do you want me to try and diffuse it?
Sarge sighed, "Get yourselves out of there, now." He ordered. "Can Sam walk?"
I'm headed back to them boss. Ed said, I'll help.
I watched my watch carefully, counting every second.
"13 seconds guys." I warned.
12…
11…
"10…9…8…7…" I spoke outloud.
"Jules." Sarge said, he grabbed the back of my vest and yanked me behind the van.
My heart jumped to my throat, "No-" Then, they were there, Spike and Ed pulled Sam to the side, away from the open door, so that they were hidden from the blast by the wall.
BANG.
The bang left my ears ringing and my head hurting, I hadn't covered my ears tight enough…my thoughts were elsewhere. When I saw Sam, and the guys were alright except for some minor wounds, and probably headaches, the sweetest kind of relief filled me, and I felt like weights had been lifted from my chest. But Sam was still bruised and bloody, and now he could hardly stand, and the amount of blood soaking through his shirt made me sick to my stomach. I ran over to them. Sam was struggling to stay conscious and I could see it in his eyes, although he was trying to hide it.
Sam's eyes closed, and Ed and Spike supported him, and the breath left my body.
"WE NEED EMS!" Ed yelled.
I was just barely able to keep myself in check, as the EMTs took over caring for Sam.
I called Natalie soon after and let her know Sam was okay, but that she would be staying with me until we were sure everything was safe…and part of me wanted her to stay because I knew she was still afraid and that puddle of blood on the floor, probably wouldn't help it.
I went to the hospital as soon as shift ended.
"Oh…Sam…" I whispered, running my fingers over his cheek. He opened his eyes slowly and met mine, they had given him something for his pain, and I could see he was slowly becoming more alert.
He took my forearm in his hand and pulled me closer, then grabbed my upper arm, and pulled me down until I was bent over him, my wavy brown hair brushing his face. I laughed,
"What're you doing?" I asked, he placed his hand at the back of my neck, and pulled me closer, I pressed my lips to his, and traced his lower lip with my tongue. He moaned, and granted me entrance. I kissed him deeply for a moment, then pulled away.
"Mrs. Self Control." He smiled, then reached out around me and groped me pulling me close again. I gasped,
"Sam…not fair." I breathed.
He let me go, "I know." He smiled gently, I could see the exhaustion in his eyes,
"Go to sleep." I said gently, "You need to gather your strength."
He smiled weakly, "Tell the team, I said thank you, and I'm getting out of this place Sunday."
I thought about it for a minute, "Didn't the doctor say at least 5 days?"
"That is five days."
I nearly argued, but I knew there was nothing that was going to keep him here, and I sympathized that,
"2 conditions." I said
He looked up at me,
"Only if the doctor says it's okay for you to leave, and you stay with me for a couple nights after you get out."
"I don't need to be hurt to agree to that." He smiled. I pressed a kiss to his forehead, "Go to sleep."
And he did.
I watched his sleeping form for a few minutes, and only then did I decide to head home, if only for a few hours, I didn't want to make anyone suspicious…but I decided I would go back as soon as I could…I just couldn't get him off my mind…I had almost lost him today. Tears jumped to my eyes, but I swiped at them immediately.
He's fine Jules. There's no need for tears. I chastised myself, Sam would be okay.
~*~*~Author's Note~*~*~
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