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Chapter 11

�So Ms. Potter, are you enjoying your walk?� We turned a corner leading back to my room. �Because by the look on your face you seem sad.�

I look up at him, not believing that after almost two days, he�s already reading my expressions. I shake my head, �No, I�m fine. I just can�t help thinking about the reason that lead me to have to be in the hospital.� I smile faintly.

�Come, now, Ms. Potter. The only reason I�m keeping you in the hospital is to make sure you�ll be alright. I�m not trying to cause you displeasure.� He smiles don�t at me.

�I didn�t mean-� He cuts me off, �I know what you mean. I was just trying to cheer you up a little. You know, lighten the mood.� I smile and just play along.

�Why of course I knew what you meant, I just had to say that.� I ask as I put on a sarcastic smile.

�That�s not how you really feel.� He said in a knowing voice. I was about to answer, but a voice interrupted my thoughts.

�Hey, Dr. Witter, Joey.� said Jack as he walked over towards us. �What�s up?�

�The sky?� I answer. �The ceiling, the sun, the clouds, your hair?� Looking up and just noticing his spiked hair.

�Cute.� He gives me a smirk and continues. �Well, as for me, my sister, Andie is in town. Just as a warning, to any and all ex-lovers. Hint. Hint.� I try suppressing my smile, but I can�t help but at least grin. I hear a smack. I know Dr. Witter just hit him upside the head. That just proves my suspicions.

�So, Dr. Witter, you went out with said sister before?� I ask as I flash him one of my prize winning innocent looks. He coughs. �Where on earth did you get an idea like that?�

�Well, when Jack told you about his sister being back, you started to blush a bit, plus, I heard to smack of your have hitting his head.� I stretch out the last part. �You�re also blushing, Dr. Witter. Did I make you bashful?�

�You didn�t make me bashful. You, see, it�s just that you�re so observant and I can seem to hide anything from you. Plus, that was a really bad breakup.� he said sadly. I feel kind of bad now.

�What happened. She was cheating on me with this guy named Ben.� Now I feel really bad.

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�Okay, Julie, the camera�s set up and the nurse call button was disabled. Anything else?� Ben asked, praying that he was done now.

�Yes Ben, that�s all. Go back to your hiding spot and you�ll radio me when she�s alone. Okay?� Julie asked in a �don�t screw up this time� voice.

�Crystal clear, Julie.� he said sarcastically. �See you in a little bit.�

�Be careful, Ben. We don�t wan you getting caught.� she said as he tripped over his foot.

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�This is your stop, Ms. Potter. Hope you enjoyed the walk.� We walked over to my bed. We just stopped and stared at each other. �Well your legs seem to be working again.�

�That they do.� I smile up at him while whispering. �I knew they�d come around sometime.� I was hoping he�d realize the double meaning. I think he did.

�They were going to eventually.� He�s whispering also. With his fore finger and thumb, he moves a lock of hair from my face moves his hand down, lingering on my jaw. He lifts up my chin and I just stare into his eyes. The feeling�s mutual. I can see it in his eyes. He slowly leans down and I close my eyes while slightly parting my lips. An invitation for him to kiss me. We�re mere inches away from each other.

He places his left hand on my hip and pulls me flush against him. I feel the slight bulge in his pants and I open my eyes, half in shock, have in want. I see his eyes cloud over and he slowly closes them. Oh, God I want him so much. He�s leaning in again and I can feel his warm breath on my face. I close the small gap and press my lips to his. He�s not responding. Why isn�t he responding!? He moves his hand from my chin to the back of my head to deepen the kiss. I kiss him back with equal fury. God, I love the feel of his lips. I move my left up to behind his neck and I leave my broken one, resting on his chest. he�s so muscular. I tangle my fingers in his short hair.

We stopped and opened our eyes. Why�d we stop. Oh, God, he thinks it was a huge mistake. Hell, I think it was a huge mistake. We pull our lips from each other and just stand there. Staring into our eyes, for they hold the answers. Oh, God, how could we be so stupid?