Chapter 13

Akiza takes care of Erik then leaves him.... Again.

Chapter 13

Akiza

I was starting to hyperventilate. I was pretty sure he was breathing, but my eyes were blurred with tears so I couldn’t be sure. A little sob escaped my throat as I blinked my eyes clear. First I assessed his body; his forehead was bleeding heavily and was already turning purple. I guessed he had a concussion. My thoughts became clear and I realized he wouldn’t be dead anytime soon. I checked myself and found I was very shaken up and slightly lightheaded, but that I had no physical damage I pulled out the first aid kit I’d brought, I had already performed surgery on myself once, and grabbed stitches, an insta-ice pack, a head wrap, and a neck brace. I cleaned the wound then stitched it up, wrapped it, and fastened the neck brace. I grabbed a nutri-bar and munched on it while I held the icepack to his head and waited for him to wake up. When he finally stirred, I saw dark circles under his eyes. His lips were parched and his stomach growled. I grabbed a jug of water and lifted it to his throat. I lifted his head onto a pillow and supported him while he drank. Then he asked for food and I handed him a nutri-bar and some raisins. He tried to sit up but I insisted he stay lying down. I told him about what I’d done and gave him instructions to take care of his head. “Wait, can’t you handle all that for me?” He asked. Boy, was he clueless! “You really think I’m gonna stay with you after everything that’s happened? I saw what you did that made me die every twenty years! I’m not gonna make the same mistake as all those other girls. Being with you and dying for you.” Then, for the second time in the last three days, I left the only person who knew everything about me and whom I knew everything about.