Countdown To Goodbye ( Asher )

[Asher LeBeau]

She blinked a few times, smiling lightly at him as she cuddled him, her own hand tenderly stroking the side of his face as she gave him the kiss he so desperately sought. She smiled then, bright and happy that he was conscious and talking to her.

"I'm not leaving. What if some sexy little nurse comes in and steals you away?" she teased, letting him know that hell would have to freeze over before she left. "Someone's gotta take care of you," she continued, leaning forward to kiss him again.

Sure, she was exhausted, but she'd sleep a bit better, knowing that he was at least in capable hands and wasn't going to die for no damn reason. She wasn't going to tell him what had been going on and what was happening but...

"All you need to know is that I'm in charge now," she said, brushing her lips over his once more. "And I'm going to do what's right and whatever it takes to save your ass. Because if you die on me, well, I'm gonna be pretty upset," she said, teasing him just a bit. It was easier this way than to think about the truth.

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[Talon Green]

Ah, his stubborn little hellcat reared her head once more, only making him smile and shake his head lightly. As she brushed her lips to his he would close his eyes and let out a contented sigh.

Fine, if she would not sleep at home, he would damn well make sure she did so here. Letting her finish, and a bit confused about how he had managed to be saved, given he was sure his Father would not have wanted that, he just shook the thoughts off and raised his brow at her first little statement.

"Mmm....I do not think there is a nurse around that could compare to you my Angel....Though ya know....."

His arm reached down and around her, hand giving her ass a nice little squeeze.

"I could go for having you in one of those cute little nurses outfits....That would definitely make things a lot better."

He chuckled, his hand grabbing his side as he did. But it was worth it, to tease her and to hopefully make her smile just a bit more. He did so love it when she smiled.

Hand brushing her hair he would sigh and lay his head back, a little brush of his tongue to his dry lips.

"Besides, you have taken care of me enough baby.....Its time to take care of yourself."

Then with that, and against his better judgement, he bit back the pain and used what strength he could manage to use that hand on her ass to pull her into the bed beside him. Only then, when she was laying down would he pull her head to rest against his chest, allowing her to lay there and listen to the dull, steady ( now thankfully ) throb of his heart.

It was a silent gesture to show her that he was okay as his hand came up and softly stroked the back of her hair. He was tired, but not as weak as before, not nearly as close to feeling like death as he had the last time he woke up.

"C'mon....lay with me and sleep. I promise I won't go anywhere again...and if I do, I know you will be there to pull me back. "

He let his other hand, IV and all reach down and grab her leg just behind her knee, pulling it so that it could rest lightly atop his own, simply cuddling her close and holding her.

"See? I told you that you were my Angel."

Of course referring to the many ways she had saved him, both from death and from a life of emptiness...She had pulled his soul from the darkness and for that she would always be his angel.

Closing his eyes, he turned his head and let out a little sigh once more, his hand continuing to softly stroke over her hair in a soothing fashion as he relaxed there and started to drift off to sleep.

Having her beside him, better than any medication they could possibly give him to try and help him relax. He needed her....He knew that now, and he also knew that if he lost her, he would never be the same.....He would be empty and desperate......Alone........

[Asher LeBeau]

She gave him that smile that he sought, a weak laugh sounding from he lips at his comments as she ran her fingers through his hair. She was watching him carefully, making sure he didn’t over exert himself before he grabbed her ass, earning a surprised sound from her lips. Asher was certain she looked a complete mess, dressed in sweatpants and a t-shirt, hair loose, absolutely no make-up on (not that she wore much to begin with), and rainbow colored toe socks (because why the hell not? They were nifty and made her giggle).

She made another surprised sound when he pulled her into the bed with him, following his insistence and curling up next to him, laughing softly. She felt better already, knowing he was stronger and that any and all necessary steps would be taken to ensure his recovery. She snuggled into his side, careful of his wounds and listened to the steady thump of his heart, relieved that he would survive.

“Talon, you need to rest. Stop pushing yourself and relax. I’m not going anywhere, ipo,” she said, leaning up to kiss his cheek tenderly.

“And besides, I love you and I’m going to take care of your ass because you don’t do it often enough,” she teased. “And it makes me happy,” she finished with an adorable pouty face.

Relaxing loosely into his hold, letting him move her however he wanted, she gave a small yawn, holding him close to her as if she were trying to crawl inside of him or at the very least become one. She giggled tiredly when he called her an angel again.

“I already told you, I’m a demon in disguise,” she murmured tiredly, exhaustion finally catching up with her.

She began falling asleep too, but wouldn’t fall asleep completely until he was passed out himself. Asher’s sleep was one of exhaustion and one that would keep her out for a while. One of the nurses on the floor came to check on them and knew immediately that he’d woken up because they were currently tangled up in each other. Smiling to herself, she went and got the cot that Asher had refused and moved it into the room, setting it up near Talon’s bed since he had a rather large private room.

The tiny Hawaiian herself had been terrified of losing him, wondering what she would do if she actually did lose him and crying her eyes out in that spot by his bed. She hadn’t been able to focus on her work, school, anything until she knew he was out of the deep end and on the road to recovery. She would put her life on hold for him…

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[Talon Green]

Once she was settled in next to him, he would let out a soft yawn and pull her against him. It did not take long for the first stages of sleep to start to take hold. Yet he continued to be aware of the tiny little thing curled up against him.

He could not help but think about how she had been there, through everything. He knew that he did not have a full understanding of what was going on, but he would damn sure find out. Hell he didn't even know how long he had been here. But none of that mattered. What mattered was that she was there and to him that was worth more than anything else.

Slowly he started to drift off, his arm never letting go of her as his breathing became more even and his mind started to drift into the darkness of sleep.

Every now and again he felt the hands of nurses coming in to check his vitals, administer any medication and things of that nature, but he did not wake......Despite the condition he was in, or the place, he was far too comfortable with her curled up like that by his side.

She was everything to him and as soon as he was able to, he would make sure to prove that to her in any way that he could...

Yet while they slept, another figure slowly eased into the room. Though her attire was a bit on the expensive side, she wore a scarf over her hair and a pair of large, dark sunglasses, only a few blond curls escaping to cascade down her face.

As she neared the bed, she looked at the two, pressing her perfectly polished red lips together upon seeing the state that Talon was in.

Slowly she made her way to the side of his bed, eyes falling over the girl that laid there with him....A single hand coming forth to brush against his cheek as she whispered softly.

"What did he do to you this time my child?"[/i]

Yes, his Mum had finally made her way from the mansion, to see her son. Though things were not always as they seemed, it had not been because she did not want to, but because her husband had told her she was not to see him. But now, with her husband under investigation, she had managed to sneak out.

It pained her to see her child, her only child in such a condition, yet inside her mind was that nagging feeling of guilt over what she had created when she gave birth to him.....A few tears rolled down her face as she pulled forth a chair to sit in, her hand coming out to take his free hand and stroke it gently.

Not sure what she would say to him if he woke but just wanting to stay a bit longer before she had to leave him.

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[Asher LeBeau]

Asher never stirred once she fell asleep, lashes fanning out in dark crescents against her cheeks, her breathing slow and even. Despite the large clothing she wore, it was easy to tell she had a delicate frame, and a tiny one at that, compared to the man she was currently sleeping next to. She’d been kind enough to be able to keep Talon and his mother out of the media circus and it was the sheer exhaustion of never leaving the hospital that had finally taken its toll on her.

She remained motionless, curled up protectively around the larger male, lips parted as she slept, never once stirring through the parade of nurses, doctors, orderlies, etc. She was far too tired from sleeping in crazy positions and being woken at all hours of the night, pushing her brain and body into overdrive.

Hours ticked by and she never once woke, even when Talon’s mother came into the room. Normally the presence of a stranger would have woken her and sent her into a frenzy, but she was too tired to deal unless someone came in who meant harm. His mother was just as broken as he was but Asher was doing her best to pull him out of it. He deserved better.

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[Talon Green]

Talon woke to the feel of a hand on his....at first he thought nothing of it, but then when it did not leave he slowly let his eyes open. Of course he knew that scent that came with the touch. Flowers......it meant his Mum had finally decided to visit. Heh....Surprise surprise.

Pulling his hand back he would look at her as he let his grip around Asher tighten just a bit. He did not trust his family, nor did he think his Mum truly cared......If he could have jerked away he would have, but as it stood he was still to weak for such actions.

"What are you doing here Mum?"

That whispered tone was cold, so unlike anything he usually sounded like. But then when it came to his Mother he was pretty shut down....Learning long ago that it hurt too much to pretend she cared.

As she drew her hand back he watched her head lower as she nodded toward the girl beside him.

"I came to make sure you were okay....But I see that there has been one to already take care of you."[/i]

This alone made him more uncomfortable as he held tight to Asher and nodded.

"Yes....Why do you care now? Or is this just a ploy at saving your image?"

Though he continued to whisper to try and not wake Asher the contempt and slightest hint of a growl was there none the less.

Turning he pressed a kiss to the top of Asher's head, just to reassure himself mostly that she was there, not liking having to deal with his Mum...seeing as how they had barely spoken in some time now. [/size][/font]

[Asher LeBeau]

There were voices around her, talking in hushed whispers. She felt Talon’s grip around her tightening and the kiss before she finally stirred, opening bleary eyes with a look that spelled exhaustion. She’d missed the conversation but she could already tell that Talon was uncomfortable and that made her upset. Shifting so she could see the other woman, violet eyes hardened and her entire demeanor became unwelcoming, making someone else extremely uncomfortable as she shifted into a more protective position over Talon.

“I think you should leave,” was all she said, the tone flat and unwelcoming, giving the hint that leaving would be the best option.

She didn’t look up at Talon when she said it, his discomfort was screaming off him in waves and he did not need that right now. What he needed was peace, calm, serenity. Asher would effectively remove anyone in her way when it came to protecting Talon.

Her face never settled into anything beyond polite civility but her eyes told a different story. They were completely unreadable, cold and flat, not the normal brilliant hue, but a dark one that spoke of how much she did not like the woman at this moment.

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[Talon Green]

As Asher woke up, he felt the tension starting to rise in her, that tone that came out was more than clear in its meaning and made him softly rub her side in a soothing manner.

"Asher...meet my Mum."

His tone was not at all pleased to be doing the introductions and never did he offer to introduce his Mum to Asher....it was a completely one sided thing.

His mother would lean back in her chair, her head lowering a she let out a soft sigh.

"I just wanted to see you Talon. I know we are not close...but I thought...."[/i]

Then when the girl woke, and positioned herself defensively across her son, his Mum would just rise to stand, her tongue brushing over her lips.

"He is my son. I wished only to make sure he was okay."[/i]

She looked between the two, yet made no effort to leave just yet. She felt that motherly instinct to stay even though she knew she honestly had no right to. However she could feel the tension in the room from just being there...something that upset her more than it should have she supposed.

Honestly, what did she think would happen by her coming here?

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[Asher LeBeau]

Asher shifted, watching his mother like a cat watches prey. It was an entirely unfriendly gesture and she gave no response to Talon’s introductions other than flitting her eyes to look at him and then back at his mother, watching her in a steady, unblinking gaze. She didn’t have to be friendly all the time and right now, his mother was annoying the shit out of her.

Her eyes narrowed at his mother’s next words and she almost growled at her but checked herself, biting down firmly on the tip of her tongue and letting Talon handle the situation. After all it wasn’t her business.

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[Talon Green]

He could handle her, at least so long as it was just him she was putting on edge. He had done so for many years, but the fact that he spotted that look in Asher's eyes, and felt the way she was growing so tense over him....that was something he could not handle. His family could fuck with him all they wanted, but not his girl.

"I don't know why you care all of a sudden Mum. I am just the little abomination you gave birth to, nothing more."

She looked at him then, opening her mouth as she started to say something, however Talon held his hand up and shook his head, cutting her off before she could utter a single word.

"Save it Mum. I think Asher is right. You should leave. I will put up with you making me feel like shit, I have my entire life....But I won't have you upsetting her. Now get out."

He had played nice for years, only because it was all he had as family, however dysfunctional it was. But now, he was not alone, and he did not have to play nice. Honestly he was sure he was kicked out of the company, his trust fund shut off, and his name blacklisted. So really what was there left in his life besides the girl beside him? Besides.....he would have traded all that stuff for her any day.....none of it mattered to him anymore.

At tears rolled down his Mum's cheeks, she would nod, pressing her lips together once more as she made a hasty exit....never again speaking to either of them.

It was then that Talon would press his lips to Asher's forehead and sigh.

"Its fine love.....I am sure she just came to make a show is all....No worries....get some more sleep...I plan on getting up and walking about later so you will need your energy to fight with me on the issue."

He grinned teasingly, though in all honesty he was dead serious. He could not take laying here on his back much longer, it was killing him....and he was sure there would be many protests to the fact...but for now, he would be a good boy and stay put, at least until he couldnt stand it any longer.

[Asher LeBeau]

Lips pressed together in a thin line, she watched his mother leave, a fiercely protective look in her eyes before she turned back to Talon, leaning forward to kiss his cheek. She curled around him, hugging him tight, but not too tight so she could keep mind of his wounds. Shaking her head she sighed, all the tension just disappearing from most of her body except her shoulders, where she carried it all.

“You’re not getting up. First of all, you’ve just come back from death’s door and you need to stop ding-dong-ditching because sooner or later he’ll catch you,” she said, sitting up to look at him, rubbing her nose against his.

She sighed and leaned forward to kiss him, brushing her lips over his once, twice, and a third time pressing slightly firmer, her tongue snaking out to brush over his lips. “But I’m glad you managed to come back to me. I’d be royally pissed if you didn’t,” she teased lightly, a small smile creeping over her face.

Laying back for a moment, she sighed and moved so she could stretch, looking as if she were going to crawl out of the bed. After all, she did need a shower badly and she was ready to change. “And here I thought I looked a mess,” she laughed. “You look like shit,” she teased, her voice warm.

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[Talon Green]

He just let her go on about him not getting out of bed, grinning lightly as he returned each kiss and then gave a teasing growl to the feel of her tongue across his lips.

"I am sorry love but I cannot stay in this bed much longer. I was never one to sit still for very long."

He grinned a bit wider as he felt her shifting, his arm wrapping about her a bit more snuggly to keep her in bed with him. As she continued on he laughed lightly, wincing as a sudden jolt of pain shot through him. Honestly what the hell?! He wasn't supposed to feel pain like that.

Oh well........either way he would just look at her, his brow raising as she spoke about being a mess...his hand snaking down to grab her ass a bit roughly as he pulled her up his body just enough to nip her neck.

"Mm...you look just as beautiful as ever. I mean it......if I we were home right now....."

He just cut his words off there, letting his actions speak for him as he kisses her neck a few times and gave her a few more nips...all before pressing his lips firmly against her own.

When he let his head fall back once more, he would just give her that teasing little smile and run his hand over her hip, the other one coming up to rub along her thigh.

Hey.....he was a guy, and honestly.....she had turned him into somewhat of a sex crazed fiend when he was near her......what did she think he would do? Lay here and not wanna let his hands roam?

[Asher LeBeau]

Asher let out an unlady like snort at his words, biting back her laughter. She wriggled a bit in his hold, careful not to hurt him as she tried to extract herself so she could convince him to rest but his hands and mouth on her stopped that quickly. Damn, he knew exactly which spots to hit to make her shut up and cooperate. So not fair.

She wriggled a bit more in response, catching her lower lip and pulling it under as she fought not to give anymore of a response, finally letting a sigh pass her lips. “You need to rest. As it stands, you are not getting any unless you behave and heal properly, like a good boy,” she said, her voice breathy at his actions.

He was so not fair.

She blinked up at him before smoothly and carefully extracting herself from his grasp and sliding out of the bed. Being flexible did have its perks, she marveled, watching him with a triumphant grin.

“You’re on strong pain meds right now. You’ll thank me later for stopping you,” she smirked, leaning forward to give him a real kiss, sliding one hand down his face, the other running through his hair.

She was extremely happy that he was not going to die anymore and it showed with the way she looked at him, her eyes speaking volumes about what was happening inside.

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[Talon Green]

He watched her as she removed herself from his grasp, a little sigh passing his lips as he grumbled to himself and laid back staring up at the ceiling. Then she mentioned pain meds and he looked at her with a bit of a raised brow.

"Actually I will be doing better when they wear off. My body filters pain differently than everyone else.....pain usually tickles...Was wondering why I was hurting...Heh..."

He then grinned, his body shifting as he winced slightly and pushed himself to lean up on one elbow.

"Hmm...when they wear off, and I am not hurting...Maybe then you will let me have some fun huh?"

Oh he had no shame in asking....he wanted her all the time anyways, why should now be any different? Tilting his head slightly he laid there looking at her, that fiery look in his emerald hues.

Honestly he could not get over how much he loved her, or how his life had changed since he had met her. It was enough to make him smile even though she probably had no clue what he would be smiling about right now.

Yeah lost in his thoughts he would just look her up and down once more and then fall onto his back on the bed, again returning to look at the ceiling and let his thoughts run wild.