After a long back and forth conversation with the doctors I managed to persuade them to discharge Quinn as long as i was looking after her around the clock for the next few days.

Zach texted me to let me know he and Lexi were out at a charity function dinner for the night so it would be just Quinn and I at the house.

"Here, let me help." I held out my hand to her to escort her out of the car. She gave me one look and her eyes absolutely ruined me. I knew she was recovering but I couldn't help that she brought out the animalistic side in me.

"Thank you Mase... for everything." She slipped her dainty hand in mine. My skin burned from her soft touch. I scooped her legs up gently from beneath her and carried her like the princess she was to her room.

I got busy surrounding her with a million pillows so she was comfortable. I collected manga from my bedroom and brought it in for her to read, snacks and water set up on her bedside table, the works.

What else could a girl possibly need? Chocolate! I forgot chocolate!

I stood up in a rush and hurried to the door. I wanted to how her how much she meant to me. I lost that chance with my mum, not really showing her how much I loved her until the very end. I couldn't waste my second chance. 

"Mase, slow down, I'm fine." Quinn's voice has a slight laugh ready to escape at any moment. My hand paused at the doorknob. I waited for what she would say next.

Maybe she needs tampons? How would I explain that to the cashier?

"You know, although it is nice having all these things, I don't need them. I really appreciate you running around like a mad man, but I only want one thing... you." I stood for a moment, regarding her. She squeezed her dog tag around her neck in one hand and made the cutest face known to man. It was then I knew exactly what I had to do. I needed to speak her love language.

I pulled the laptop from the desk and searched for a piano instrumental on YouTube. I was going to serenade her right this time, since I royally fucked up the first time.

I pressed play and took her hands, mine swallowing hers completely. 

Life had dealt us both a really shitty hand, and there was still so much I needed to tell her but I figured tonight we could just be two people against the world. We could deal with our problems tomorrow. Tonight was ours.

As I sung my heart out to her amongst the mountain of pillows tears were trailing down her soft cheeks. I gently brushed them away and took her in my arms as I kept singing. It was healing not only for her but for me too. I could feel the holes in my heart begin to fill with her. Where hurt, betrayal and loss once was, Quinn took it's place.

We sat there listening to the instrumental over and over in each others arms and shut out the world. She linked her pinkie with mine and pressed our thumbs together, without saying a word. I squeezed a little tighter. I promise, Quinn.