Valerie's eyes fluttered open, meeting white walls. The smell of antiseptic filled the air; she was in the hospital.There was bandaging wrapped around her waist and hand.She moved, only to feel a hand hold hers. Her eyes met Rhea’s, who was sleeping with her head rested on the bed.Valerie's eyes softened. She slowly sat up, ignoring the pain that struck her waist, and gazed down at Rhea.Her face was calm, dried tears visible. She must have scared her little bear. Valerie reached for the loose strands of Rhea's hair, tucking them behind her ear.Her light touch pulled Rhea out of her sleep, her eyes slowly fluttering open.“Hey, babe,” Valerie drawled.Rhea's eyes slowly met hers; after three seconds, they immediately widened.“Val?” she whispered, and Valerie smiled.Rhea pulled her into a tight embrace. Valerie suppressed a wince.“Val, you are alright!” Rhea cried out in a wracking voice, her body shaking in despair. “What in the world were you thinking, doing such a dangerous t
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