Tenacious Sky

I woke to dimmed lights. It no longer felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest. Looking around, I realized that I was back in the hotel room. An IV of fluids was hooked into my arm. I tried to sit up as I stretched my limbs.

"You're finally awake," Leo sighed in relief. He was sitting in a chair next to the bed.

"What happened?" I asked groggily. Leo sighed and held my hand gently in his.

"After getting off of the podium, you passed out. I snuck to back to Nurse Jackie while no one was paying attention. She took your gear off and took the bandage off for you before stretching you out a bit to give your lungs some room to inflate properly. She drove us back here and gave you fluids. We made the excuse that you were dehydrated. She should be back soon to take the IV out. When she comes, Coach Race is probably going to come with her, so you'll need to stay under the blanket," Leo explained. We were both quiet for a moment as he let his words sink in.

"You scared the crap out of me," he said, bringing my hand to his head. I put my hand on his hair gently.

"I'm sorry. I wasn't trying to. I just... I really wanted to prove that I could do it. That I was worth teaching," I tried to explain.

"I know what you were thinking," Leo muttered reluctantly. A knock sounded on the door, making Leo lift his head. I propped myself up against the pillows and pulled the blanket over my chest as Leo went to answer the door. Nurse Jackie came in with Coach Race following behind her.

"Good, you're awake," Nurse Jackie said as she moved to take out the IV. Coach Race looked upset as he stared at me.

thinking?" He asked. I felt my cheeks heat as I

for my first meet that I forgot," I

wasn't enough. I'm sorry, Coach. As his personal manager, I should've paid closer attention. It's my fault," Leo took the blame for me. Coach

a student too. It would be dumb to put all the blame on you, Leo. Sky, I know you were excited, but next time, pay closer attention to your health too. I'll go let everyone know that you're okay now," Coach Race said to us before he left the room. I sighed in relief before sitting up. Nurse Jackie glared at me

listen do you? If Leo wasn't there, you would have already been caught," she scolded me as she held the detached IV supplies in her

possible from now on, I promise," Leo stood up for me. Nurse Jackie rolled her eyes with a sigh before she left. Leo ordered room service before getting in

asked quietly. I felt myself nodding as he pulled me into his

smiled softly and sat up a

said that already," I

then you just... passed out," he replied. I leaned forward a bit and placed a kiss on his nose. My

mean to make you worry. Don't be mad," I said softly. He smiled lightly

he gave in. I smiled as I wrapped my

I said, changing the subject. Leo reaches up and pinched my cheek