Nicole slowly opened her eyes. She was confused. She had no clue where she was or how she got here. She sat up and looked around. There were beds covered in white sheets with wounded wizards, many crying, many being visited by loved ones. They were being tended to by theurgists and sprites. She looked to her right and saw Wolf sleeping in a chair next to her bed. It brought a smile too her face. She got a searing pain in her stomach and bent forward and clutchered her stomach. She then saw her arms and they were covered in bandages and bruises.
She heard a noise and looked to her right. Wolf was waking up. As he slowly opened his eyes he saw Nicole sitting up. A smile stretched across his face as he said, “Well good morning sleepy head.” Nicole looked over and her smile grew even bigger. Wolf got up and kissed her forehead and said, “I thought I lost you.” Nicole looked up at him with loving eyes and said, "what happened?" Wolf grabbed her hand and said, “Well I missed you and was trying too find you. I bumped into Austin who said he hadn’t seen Sophia. We came too the conclusion you two were taken. We then rushed places and we got to GrizzleHeim and bumped into Brittany. She said you two were in the hall of the IceForge. The next day we fought these to girls.”
Nicole cut in and said, “Their names are Caroline and Saffron….I over heard them talking too each other.” Wolf laughed and continued, “We fought Saffron and Caroline. Then found you on the ground we let Sophia out of her cage and we brought you here. There were about 10 satyrs and dryads working over time too get you to start breathing again. I was so worried. Sophia and Austin left and I stayed with you.” You can tell Nicole was listening she then asked, “How long have I been here?” Wolf thought about it and answered, “I don’t know lost track but about three or four days.” Nicole’s face lit up and she asked, “You have been here for four days!?” Wolf laughed and said, “Yea. Why?” Nicole just smiled and said, “Well I didn’t think anyone would stay with me.” Nicole had a huge smile across her face.
Wolf and Nicole just stared into each other’s eyes until a doctor walked in and cleared her throat. We both immediately turned too her and laughed. She asked, “I’m sorry sir, but can I have a minute alone with the patient?” Wolf answered, “Sure.” He let go of Nicole’s hand and mouthed, “I’ll be right back.” And he walked out of the room. The doctor checked my cuts and bruises. Did some standard stuff then said, “You seem too be doing fine but you were really put through the wringer. A lot of us didn’t think you would make it but that boy out there wouldn’t believe it. He is really something he wouldn’t leave your side the whole time.” Nicole smiled and said, “He’s amazing. He isn’t like anyone I have ever met before.” The doctor smiled and said, “I’ll leave you too alone for a little longer.” She walked out and sent Wolf back in. Wolf walked in and asked, “Why are you smiling?” He said with a huge grin. Nicole said, “Oh, no reason.” Wolf laughed.
Nicole quickly added, “You can go home now if you want.” She said smiling still. Wolf quickly responded, “No, it’s ok I like staying here with you.” He grabbed Nicole’s hand again. She looked up with him and said, “Wolf, I have only known you for a little bit but, I think I may love you.” Wolf’s face lit up. He smiled and sat next to her on the bed. He kissed her for a second but got shy and stopped. Nicole was a little depressed but she was satisfied cause she knew he had at least a little bit of feelings for her. Wolf looked into her eyes and then got close and whispered in her ear, “I love you too.” He backed away from her and looked into her eyes some more. The silence was broken by Sophia and Austin walked in holding hands.
Wolf moved off the bed and sat back in the chair still holding Nicole’s hand. Sophia came in and sat on Nicole’s bed and hugged her. Nicole made a tiny grunt of pain and Sophia backed away, “Sorry.” She said. Nicole smiled and said, “It’s ok...I just think its another cut on my stomach.” Sophia’s face got pale as she remembered the deep gash across Nicole’s stomach and Nicole added, “You ok Sophia?” Sophia got the thought out of her head and answered, “Yea, sorry. Everything’s fine.” She said with a reassuring smile.
“Hi Nicole.” Austin said with a grin. “Hi Austin.” Nicole said. Sophia whispered in Nicole’s ear, “What’s going on here…Wolf’s holding your hand.” Sophia backed away with a humongous smile. Nicole signaled for her too move back and then whispered in Sophia’s ear, “I have no clue…I’ll explain more later.” Sophia backed away nodding. Nicole said gleefully, “So how has everyone been?” Sophia looked at Nicole and said, “Couldn’t be better!” Austin shook his head in agreement. Wolf said, “A lot better now.” And shyly looked away. Sophia nudged my side and I did a quiet groan and she mouthed, “sorry.”
“Um, hey can any of go get my nurse?” Nicole asked. Wolf let go of Nicole’s hand and said, “I will, hey Austin wanna come with me?” Wolf gave him a look like we better get out of here. Austin answered, “Sure.” The two of them walked out completely silent to go get a nurse.