I stared sleepily at the TV, feeling my head slightly fall every few seconds.

We were watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

What?

He's my therapist...what's wrong with him knowing that I like such movies?

"Damn," he chuckled lightly before helping me rest my head on his thighs. "You sure are not one to stay past two in the morning."

"I'm sleepy," I rubbed my eyes as he ran his fingers through my hair, which calmed me even more to have me slightly drift away.

"I don't have another bed in the house, would it be okay if I slept here and put you to bed?"

"No!" My eyes widened and I turned in his lap to lay on my back.

Not my fears...

"You know I don't like being alone at night..."

The room was far away from the living room. If he intended on sleeping here then I don't think the night's going to pass on peacefully.

"I don't mind you sleeping next to me on the same bed, but 30 meters away in such a huge house-"

"Don't worry," he smiled, his plumped lips curving into a sincere, reassuring smile. "I'll do my best in doing what makes you relaxed and happy."

I chuckled sleepily as he tapped the tip of my nose lightly with his finger, slowly easing my worries.

I gave in fighting the urge to shut my eyes and drifted to the calmest sleep I've had yet, not worrying about resting on his legs or even any of my past night states.

I was off as quick as a baby, loving his fingers running through my hair continuously. His arms slowly lifted me before he stood up, bringing me closer to his warm chest as he walked carefully to the room.

Pulling the covers off, he helped me into bed before joining me as the lights automatically turned off gradually. I was pulled into comfort with pillows surrounding me in the most comfortable bed I'd ever slept on.

In a matter of minutes, his breathes came even, calming me even more as he whispered, "goodnight, Lia."

I was too off to function, not caring much about how to response. I ended up replying nonetheless, "Nighty Night."

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My eyes fluttered open to the rays of the sun shining through the enormous window of the anonymous bedroom that I am-

Where the fuck am I...?

"Twenty first century's yesterday! You can care all you want..everybody does and that's okay.."

That makes much more sense...

My widened eyes relaxed to the voice of Dr. Ross' singing from outside the room, awakening me from my unconscious state.

It's been way too long since I've had any peaceful sleep without any sort of panic interruptions....

It's been years.

I sat up to pull the mess I call my hair into a neat ponytail as I stared at the mirror in front of me.

I was totally right about that place being a good place to play hide and seek.

Hopping off to the bathroom, I took my toothpaste and brush to quickly brush my teeth, making sure to leave with the bathroom still as neat.

His voice made me even more eager to know what he's doing....I never knew he could sing..

Or even more importantly, that he sounded amazing.

"I'm lonely! What do you think? Can't think at all!"

Damn.

He was cooking breakfast too, a -what seems like- music player beside him.

I walked until I reached beside him, softly smiling, "Dr. Lynch?"

A sharp scream was heard making me back off a little.

Goddamn..what a scream!

"Lia...you should probably consider calling me Ross," he slightly chuckled, before I looked down at my tank top and short shorts.

"Good morning!" I bounced watching him place the scrambled eggs into a plate.

"Good morning, princess. Did you sleep well?"

"I did, indeed," I helped by adding some more spices. "Best sleep I've had in a while."

"Your father called a few minutes ago. I told him I'll get you home by five," he poured my warm milk in a mug before setting his coffee next to his plate.

"You start your shift before five I should be home before that," I furrowed my eyebrows, watching him drink.

Honestly that was one of the best experiences I've had....I should be planning our next sleep over at mine.

"It's fine. Plus, we have a lot more to plan for you."

"Huh?"

"Jackson, princess. Hasn't he texted you good morning?"

The weird thing is, that I almost forgot about Jackson....

It's not ordinary for me to do so especially right after our first date...

My first date.

"I don't think so," I slowly started with my own breakfast watching Dr. Ly- Ross slowly smirk.

"You should do it."

"Nah, I'll probably seem too clingy.

"Lia..."

"Alright, alright I'll do it!"

She made me feel dizzy under her hold on my hair, and I fell backwards to pull her in with me. I was way too lost.. my hands creeped to her exposed thighs and I held her soft skin as she begged for an entrance with her tongue.

I allowed her in, loving her taste, and the amazingly slow yet passionate kiss we shared.

"Dr. Lynch!"

"Hmm?" I hummed, seeing Lia wave her hands at me before she unfastened the seatbelt. "Ross is fi-"

"I've been screaming Ross for the past hour," she giggled, grabbing her bag before turning back to me, her adorable laughs slowly dying. She looked at my dreamy state before her lips quivered the slightest bit in sadness.

"Are you okay, Ross?"

"Yeah, I'm fine," I lied, smiling as she left the bag to slowly turn towards me.

"You don't seem fine," she said softly, fixing her ponytail that matched perfectly with her quite attractive outfit. "You know you can tell me anything, right?"

"Don't worry about-"

"No, come on Ross. I trust you, you have to trust me. It's a secret. Plus, I don't have any friends so I'm most likely never going to share what you're about to tell me with anyone. Now, what is bothering you?"

I looked into her eyes, having every little thought inside me turn away...coming back in a different phase.

"There's this girl....that I really, really like," I paused, seeing her bring her fists by her mouth to squeal lightly as I smiled.

I've been wanting to let that out for way to long...and I do it in front of her?

Risky..

"But she's interested in another guy," I continued, never leaving her eyes, which suddenly filled with sadness.

Her eyes....her syndrome is too serious that it affected her hazel eyes... they show a lot of emotions. Hidden, secret ones.

I've never seen a more beautiful pair of orbs in my entire life.

"That other guy seems pretty into her as well...and I'm just, a third individual that'd die to be with her and yet she knows nothing about it."

"Well... is there any interaction with you guys?" She smiled sadly, spreading her contagious grin that made me smile as well.

"We kissed. But I don't think it meant anything..... to her."

"Oh.. were you guys like, drunk or anything? Sorry.. I'm new to such things," she bit her lip making me chuckle, as I grabbed the steering wheel of the car, making her blush in embarrassment.

I've never heard something more innocent.

"You could...somehow say so."

"Well...I'm sure she'll come around and realize that you're much better than any other man she could be with."

Her words took me by surprise, and I slowly hummed before inhaling deeply. "You really think so, Lia?"

"Of course. You're an amazing guy, Ross...any girl would be more than just lucky to have you, more importantly have you treat her the way you do. You deserve a perfect girl, not just any girl. All you have to do is wait, and know that it'll be worth it."

"Call in for the next patient," I talked through the mic before hearing Michelle knock on the door.

"That was it, Doctor," she smiled, coming over to sit on the chair by my desk. "How've you been?"

It's been a while since we've had a casual talk, that doesn't include calling in patients.

I sighed, loosening the cravat on my neck as she sipped her daily green tea.

"Not bad... just a little fazed," I admitted, lying back on the chair. I was ought to tell her what's going on...I was ought to fully let it out.

"Why so?"

"I really like her, Michelle..." I admitted, staring at the couch in front of me, "I can't deny it anymore. I'm emotionally connected and attracted to a seventeen year old...who is also my patient."

"There's really nothing to do about it, Ross. But the heart wants what it wants."

I looked at her nodding slowly, running a hand through my hair. It was hard talking it through, but not worse than bearing another sleepless night.

"I kissed her."

Her eyes widened mid sip, looking like she almost spit out the hot liquid in her mouth.

"You what?!"

"I kissed Lia."

"For real?"

I shrugged lightly, taking my jacket off to place it on the desk, rubbing my tired eyes lightly. "Real to me...just a kiss to her." I scribbled on the paper in front of me, smiling lightly at the words that I'd written on it earlier. "It's like I need a therapist to treat her..it's way too hard for me."

She tapped with her fingers on the mahogany desk before mumbling lightly, "Even though this is all wrong, you've got to know that a girl's first kiss is never just a kiss."

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