Willow eased herself down into the warm water..instantly soothing her acheing muscles...every time she closed her eyes she saw Oz looming over her and chuckleing...so she began to cry softly..not wanting Angel to hear her...She was in there for about 20 minutes and then decided to get out and get dressed...She dried herself off carefully and put on sweats and a black baggy tee...she went to go back into her room but something made her stop and take a deep breath...*here we go..time to face up to it*
Angel watched as willow entered her room...he was sat on the chair in front of her laptop..She was pale and withered looking...she looked like she needed to sleep for a month..so he got up and lead her to her bed...gently laying her down..he felt her tense and mentally kicked himself "Its ok love, Im not gonna hurt you, but you need to sleep, come on lay down, get some rest.." "I know your not going to hurt me its just...I dont want you to leave.." "will I couldnt leave even if I wanted to...Its another 4 hours to sunset..and I wouldnt leave you like this anyway..I`ll stay, make sure you are fine and then when you wake up, we need to talk OK" "okay, just dont go anywhere...i dont want to be alone.."
Willow settled down to snooze and just before she dropped off she snaked her arm out and squeezed his hand..Angel took hold and didnt let go until she woke up...
She awoke just before sunset and she felt a little better...and was releived to see Angel still sat next to her bed holding onto her hand...she sighed and he looked up..."how are you feeling pet?" "i dont know...funny, but im holding up i spose.."
"Right...I need to ask you a few questions and then Im getting you to the hospital, get you checked out..." She tensed and let go of his hand..."I dont want to go to the hospital...I dont want to go anywhere...but I cant stay here..Everytime i close my eyes..I see Oz...Oh goddess.." "Its okay you can come to the mansion...but you have to go get checked out..." "I cant Angel...Im scared of what they will think of me...What if they think I let him..." Her voice trailed off and Angel tipped her chin up to look in her eyes.."Willow, sweetheart, you have to get checked and make sure theres nothing wrong, please"..he begged her, but still she shook her head...He was very worried about her..*what if hes done some permanent damage..she needs to see a doctor..*.. he took her hand and still looking in her eyes he said..."Willow PLEASE, you need to make sure he hasnt...(he hesitated..not wanting to worry her..)..done any permanent damage.." She was adament..."I am not going to the doctors...not now, not ever...Okay..I cant face it, Im grateful for what you`ve done but I am not going to the hospital...Got it?"
He despaired...he needed to make sure she was healthy but she wouldnt let him..."okay willow, but if he has hurt you inside...Im not going to be responsible for my actions..."..She shuddered then nodded in his direction ." Im haveing trouble keeping myself from going and finding him now as it is."
