Lucien:
"Lucien...?"
"Hm?" I yawned. "What is it, love?" I peered up from under the hospital blankets.
Raleigh was looking down at me, sheepish. "Can you help me get to the bathroom? I... drank too much water," she grumbled.
I couldn't help but smile. "Of course."
I pulled the blankets off of my warm body and walked to the bed. Carefully, wary of Raleigh's IV's and other tubes, I peeled the sheets from her sticky body and lifted her into my arms. I flicked the bathroom light on, helping her pull her pants off and sit on the toilet.
We had been in the hospital for almost two weeks, Raleigh's body healing incredibly slowly. Cindy and I began to take turns staying with Raleigh, and I think Cindy missed leaving her alone, despite her denial.
"How much longer do I have to stay here, Lucien?" Raleigh asked, raising her arms up. I helped her up, fastening the elastic onto her hips.