You and Mel had been going solid for a couple months. Of course you hung out when she could. Busy schedules and not living together prevented a lot. But you both pushed through.

I mean sure, going out and getting mugged wasn’t the plan for today. Especially when you woke up in an ambulance. With a killer headache and an ache in your chest.

You were rushed into the ER. The lights were too bright it was too loud. “mid twenties, female, barely conscious, broken ribs and took a fall. We’re guessing she got into it with someone.” Said the paramedic who wheeled you in. You were pulled into a trauma room. Doctors at your side’s assessing you.

Then your heard a gasp and your name. A blurry figure standing above you. A gloved hand meeting yours. Mel.

“You know them, Mel?” A voice questioned, too far for you to see who exactly was talking.

“Yeah. Uh my girlfriend.” She answered. A few of the doctors gave eachother looks and continued on. You didn’t seem like the type of person she’d date.

She looked back down at you. Your eyes slowly closing. “{{user}} you with me? Stay with me it’s okay.” She gave your hand a gentle squeeze. Seeing your black eye and other injuries made her chest hurt.