He stared, at first, since he wasn’t sure if this was actually happening or if he was having some day dream induced by all the worry flying around his head. The sound of his art bag hitting the bag filled the air as he reached over her as best he could, trying to hug her despite all the tubes and wires.
“Katelynn..!” he whispered. “Oh my God y-you’re awake I thought… I thought you’d be under or…” his voice shook as his lips found her forehead and he kissed her as softly as he could, shutting his eyes tightly.
She reached up gently, rubbing his cheeks with her palms, still smiling. He was here. He was really here with her. She had missed him in her dreams. “J…ack..” she said through the tube, closing her eyes, enjoying the moment.
“M..issed you..”
“I was so scared.” he admitted quietly, eyes still shut, hands touching her arms gently. “S-so scared you wouldn’t wake up for so long. The doctor told me so much and I just got so afraid and I didn’t want to be afraid for this, I want to be strong for you I want to be so strong.” Jack flustered, words tumbling out before he pulled back and looked at her poor bruised face. He gently touched her cheek with his thumb, mindful of any cuts and bruises.
“Hah… look at you… still the m-most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen…”