Pain

Kali

My eyes open and the strong scent of antiseptic invades my nose. I sit up in bed, the room is surprisingly light blue from the common white, the window is open, and a soft cold breeze blows the curtain in. I look around, and my eyes find Knox’s form in a weird position as he tries to sleep in a chair that's too small for his huge size. He looks comical sleeping like that, a bubble of laughter escapes my lips. He shoots up so quickly into a sitting position. His fingers rub his eyes, and it’s the cutest sight ever. His hazel settle on me, setting up that fire in me that they always do. 

He releases a breath of relief when he looks at me. 

I open my mouth to say something, but it feels so dry. Knox grabs a glass of water by the bedside table and hands it to me. I stretch my arm and grab th……