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22
GRIFF
I always thoughtthe phrase ‘my life flashed before my eyes’ was hyperbole, but when I looked over and saw Claire collapse beside me that is exactly what happened. I caught her before her head hit the ground, thank fuck. Then Con and Levi were by my side in the blink of an eye.
“Y’all,” Friday says from over my shoulder, “this is almost exactly what happened last time.”
“What do you mean ‘last time’?” I glare over my shoulder at her. “This has happened before?”
“Yeah, one day we were practicing in her home studio, and she got sick and passed out on me. The dance company physician said it was just exhaustion.”
It didn’t seem like she was exhausted fifteen minutes ago when she was coming all over my face, but I keep that observation to myself. I look over at Con, and he nods, knowing I’m silently suggesting the hospital. I sweep her into my arms and stand up, walking towards the door.
“Can you grab all her things for us?” I hear Levi ask Friday.
Lilith falls in step beside us. “Victor and Ciara stepped outside a few minutes ago. I’ll go find them. Are you taking her to the hospital?”
“Yeah,” Con gives her a kiss.
“We’ll meet you guys there,” she gives Claire a worried glance before running off.
Marco is already waiting for us. Con gets in first and takes Claire from me. I slide her back into my lap after closing the door, and she starts to come to. She’s probably only been out for two or three minutes tops, but it feels like hours.
Her pretty green eyes flutter open but are dazed. She sees Con first but then notices me and smiles a bit, resting her head against my chest.
“Good,” she mumbles. “I didn’t dream of that orgasm, it actually happened.”
Marco laughs and quickly coughs to try to cover it. Con’s eyes narrow as he glares at me accusingly. I stare right back at him because it’s not like he and Lilith haven’t had sex in public places. He scoffs and grumbles, looking away after a minute of our staring contest.
Claire keeps coming to more and more. Her eyes clearing as she tries to sit up more. I tighten my arms, refusing to let her go.
“What happened?”
“You passed out.”
“In front of everyone?” she gulps.
“Who gives a fuck about anyone else?” Con snaps. “How do you feel right now?”
“I’m fine. I’ll be fine. Are we going home?”
“To the hospital,” Con and I say at the same time.
“Why? I’m sure it’s just exhaustion like the last time.”
“I don’t give a fuck. You should have gone to the hospital the first time.”
“Why didn’t you take her to the hospital?” It’s so unlike him to not be thorough.
“I wasn’t called in until hours later.”
“That’s bullshit.”
“I know.”
“Excuse me.” Claire says, her voice irritated. “I am a grown woman who can make her own medical decisions.”
“I mean,” Con smirks at me, “not anymore.”
