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15. I Love You

James pov

I'm going to kill that fucker.

I sit in the hospital, next to Lucy who has a slowly forming bruise on her jaw.

I can't believe I let that happen. I should've done...something. Anything to stop her from getting hurt. But my punkass stood there while she took that punch, meant for me.

I couldn't even breathe as she fell to the ground. Honestly, I started panicking. I couldn't think clearly enough to call an ambulance, or treat it myself. So I picked her up off the ground and ran to the nearest hospital, which was only like 5 blocks away.

Lucky me.

I look down at Lucy. She rests with a peaceful expression, probably because of the painkillers the doctor have her. I'm really going to have to kill that fucker.

God, I'm sorry Lucy.

I just, I let my jealousy get the better of me and now look where we are. And what happened to you.

I don't even deserve her...but I don't think I can live without her anymore. Her constant presence, lovely smile, and beautiful heart. Things I've come to love and need.

I can't leave her I just can't. And she can't leave me.

What if she wakes up wanting nothing to do with me? I heard her in the background, yelling at me and Mason to stop but ignored her.

What if she quits the job? I couldn't let that happen and even if it did...

She couldn't shake me off that easily.

I've fallen in love with her and now I'll do anything and everything to keep her with me. It was probably love at first sight. This spark came from the moment I saw her walk into my office and hasn't stopped growing since. Head high, goal set, looking at me. How wouldn't I fall?

I just need her. That's all. I'll keep her safe, hold her hand, hug her tight, just Lord don't let her leave me.

I still look down at her.

She suddenly begins to shift in the bed. I grab her hand. Her eyes open and connect with mine.

"James.." She says weakly.

Must be the medicine.

I chuckle.

"Hey, Lucy."

Lucy pov

I really got punched in the face. Like face to fist. Me.

I shake my head.

As James finishes explaining to me how the f**k I got here, it all comes back.

"James, we were at a business convention! Fighting? Are you serious?" I say, turning to look at him.

His eyes spark with worry.

"I know and I'm sorry, I should've listened to you and I know you probably want to quit your job now and leave me but Lucy you can't, you can't leave me I'll...I'll follow you if you leave me, I just don't see myself staying away from you. Lucy I lo-" I cut him off.

"Wait." I know what he was trying to say, but I don't believe it

How could he lov-love me?

Even in my thoughts I stutter...

I can't accept his feelings and yet I don't want to decline them. I mean, I like him too. I really like him. I don't know how it got like this but I really like him.

No, no no no.

I put my face in my hands.

"Lucy, I love you."

I put my hands down to the bed again and remain quiet. What do I do?

"James..., I really like you, but you know with my family and everything I just can't."

His eyes widen then his brows furrow.

"If you like me and I love you what's really stopping us? Lucy, I'm ready for you. Nothings going to happen, just trust me. Please trust me."

I think again.

"Let me sleep on it, ok." I state rather than ask.

He nods and gets up to leave.

I guess we both need some alone time. I'm feeling really unstable right now, and I bet if he had really insisted, I would've gone along. I would've gone out with James Brown. The most sought for bachelor in the US.

I lie back.

Him and me.

Together.