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We casually made our way to Elijah and Kane, who were occupying seats at the bar. Kane was already enjoying a glass of scotch, so I joined him by sitting down.
I can’t stop worrying about him; I ask him in a concerned tone.
“Kane, are you okay?”
He glances at me by slightly turning his head.
‘’Yes, fine, Ella, don’t worry about me.’’
I glanced at his hand and noticed it was already red and swelling.
As I rise from my seat, Kane places a hand on my arm.
‘’It’s OK, kane, I’m just going to get some ice.’’
As he lowers his hand, I make my way over to the bartender on the opposite side.
‘’Hi, can I get some ice in a cloth please?’’
‘’Yeah, sure, give me one second.’’
He retrieves a cloth from the back and places ice on it for me.
‘’thank you,’’
I cradle Kane’s hand and apply
