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“Everyone is dying to come and see you, but I just needed to have a few minutes alone,” Ason tells me, scooting closer to the bed.
“I think I need a minute to clear my head,” I admit.
Ason nods, still holding my hand close to his lips.
“I was so angry at you for jumping in front of me, but I’m glad you did. Farrah, you are so brave and powerful,” he sighed.
“I didn’t really think at that moment. If I’m being honest, I just acted on instinct. I couldn’t let anything happen to you, so I just took a risk,” I say.
“I am willing to risk everything for us to be together, even if it means breaking the rules,” Ason declares softly.
“Me, too,” I whispered. “I don't know what's happening. I just know that I'm feeling something different when I'm around you."
“It’s like I told you from the beginning. I was drawn to you in ways that I can’t even explain. Even when I tried to fight the urge to be near you– I just couldn’t. I don’t want to fight that anymore, Farrah. I think we both proved that we are a great team. Let’s see how far we can take it,” he said, grinning.
At that moment, Candi and the rest of our friends burst through the door and I was suddenly attacked by hugs, crying, and cheers.
“You did it! You saved us all,” Candi shouts, as she jumps onto the bed next to me.
I struggle to breathe and ignore the pain as I am bombarded with love.
“Be careful, Farrah just woke up,” Ason scolds, but no one seems to listen to him.
Kindle steps up next to the bed and stares at me. She leans down and hugs me, whispering in my ear, “Thank you for bringing my friend back.”
I nod to her in understanding. While it may take Stella and I a while to become great friends, we now have a connection that can never be destroyed.
Leo and Kindle walk over and I spot a few people behind them. It’s the students I saw in the forest– the ones I saved.
“We want to thank you for saving us,” Lily says, as she brushes a tear away from her cheek. “I didn’t think we would ever make it out there.”
Candi hugs her friend warmly.
“I know I don’t know you very well, but I’m glad you were brave,” Lara says, moving next to Stella.
It warms my heart to see everyone together.
A thought strikes me, but I’m not sure how to ask.
“Don’t worry. I’ve asked for us to be moved to a larger room with three beds,” Candi says, waving her hand in front of herself.
“Wait…How did you know…”
Laughing, Candi smiles. “Remember I can read emotions. I would never just leave you, especially not after you helped save my friend. We are all going to be best friends and share a room.”
"I'm so glad I met you. I don't know what I'd do without you." I was so grateful for my friendship with Candi. She understood me like no one else ever had. And now, I could create a new friendship with Lara, too.
A sigh of relief escapes me.
We all sat around chatting for a while, until it was time for me to get some more rest. As everyone piled out of the room, Ason lingered behind them all.
“I will be back in the morning. I am going to stay in the hall tonight in case you need me,” he stated.
“Ason, you don’t have to do that,” I argued.
“Of course, I do. I almost lost you. I won’t risk it again,” he stated, before leaving me alone in the room.
As I lay my head back on the pillow and closed my eyes, I smiled to myself. For the first time in a very long time, I was excited to sleep
