Home {Iris}

[jasonwright]

 After the rescue boats arrived, Iris and Jason, along with every other survivor rescued from the island, were taken to SC Memorial. It was only after he saw Iris fall asleep from the medication that Jason allowed himself to be taken away by doctors. They took x-rays to make sure the cut hadn't gone too deep and damaged anything more than just his skin. Satisfied his stitches were well done and all he needed was rest, the doctors gave Jason a bed and knocked him out for the evening. Once he woke up, they re-wrapped his bandages and released Jason. 

He's been awake for about an hour now, waiting outside Iris' room as the doctors do their final checks before they're willing to release her. He's nervous, drumming his fingers against the frame of the hospital door. He just wants Iris to walk out of that room, cast on her foot, and pain free. He just wants to get her home, because she needs to be home. 

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[jasonwright]

His smile brightens when he sees her reaction. She tries to hide wiping away a tear and he lets Iris believe he didn't see it. Moving closer to her, he stuffs his hands in his pockets.

"You take care of others all the time. You take care of me and Alfredo all the time. I just want to show you how much I appreciate you. Because I like you, Iris. A lot."

[littleredsiren]

"I know you appreciate me, dummy!" she laughs tearily, dropping her crutches and flinging herself into his arms. She's properly crying now and hides it by crushing her face against his shirt. "You don't have to do this!"

[jasonwright]

Jason wraps his arms around her, rubbing her back. "I know, but I want to. I like doing things for you." He smiles as he kisses the top of her head.

[littleredsiren]

Iris wipes at her eyes again, looking up at him. "You know I like you too, right? A lot. Like, a lot a lot," she says, her voice shaky as she laughs. Those aren't the words she wants to use right now, but she also doesn't want to scare him off by saying it before he does.

[jasonwright]

"Good," he laughs. "Because that'd make all this awkward if you didn't." Kissing her cheek, Jason takes her hand and leads her to the table, pulling out a seat for her. "Just an FYI, your rooftop has a pretty awesome view of the docks from here."

[littleredsiren]

Taking her seat, she looks around at the flowers and lights and just... everything. "Really? Is that your way of hinting that I should come up here and wait for your return like an old-timey sailor's wife?" she grins.

[jasonwright]

Jason laughs and shakes his head. "Don't do that. Only look at the water when I'm not out there. I'll get nervous and fall off or something."

[littleredsiren]

"But then I can come save you again," she teases, propping her chin on a hand and looking at him with a ridiculous amount of affection in her eyes.

[jasonwright]

He leans on the table to look at her. "I'll tire you out again if I do that. How about I just stay on the boat?"

[littleredsiren]

"Welll... If you insist," she laughs. "I think I'd rather you not get hurt in the long run, anyway."

[jasonwright]

"Probably best for everyone," he agrees. Sitting up again, he nudges a plate of spaghetti to Iris.

"You hungry?"

[littleredsiren]

She sits up, nodding as she takes the plate. It only just occurred to her that they'd completely skipped out on lunch and her stomach is growling. "Very," she hums, taking a bite and sighing happily. "Where did you get this? It's ridiculously good."

[jasonwright]

"Uh, Francesco's. I know one of the cooks." He pulls a bag out from under the table, showing Iris where the bread and other appetizers are. Pulling his own plate closer, he takes a bite, making a satisfied sound.

"Damn, this is good."

[littleredsiren]

She's digging into her meal happily now, any pretence of being a dainty eater flying out the window in her hunger. "You'll have to give him my compliments then," she says, in between bites. "And I'll give you my compliments now. This is amazing. You're amazing."

[jasonwright]

He happily watches her eat, this being the first time he's seen her manners give way to her hunger. Jason likes this side of Iris and he turns his attention back to his own food. "I'll tell him." He smiles to himself at the compliment meant for him.

[littleredsiren]

It's a little bit ridiculous how quickly she finishes her plate of food, sighing happily as she does. "As ridiculous as I still think you are for doing this, this was a very good idea," Iris smiles.

[jasonwright]

"That's why you like me," he grins, trying his best to look cute. "I may have grabbed a present for you too."

[littleredsiren]

"Jason!" Iris huffs, shaking her head at him. "You don't need to do that! Seriously!"

[jasonwright]

"I know! But it's not from me. I did it as a favour for a friend," he grins.

[littleredsiren]

That makes her suspicious... "What is it?" she asks cautiously, frowning at him again.

[jasonwright]

Jason rolls his eyes because she's being silly, but he grins. He pulls out a small stuffed golden retriever from under the table and hands it to Iris. "Alfredo appreciates you too. And he heard you like stuffed animals."

[littleredsiren]

Iris squeaks, covering up the silly grin seeing the toy caused. She knows it's kind of juvenile but... They're so cute! "That's adorable!" she laughs, cuddling it to her chest. "Now I'll never have to do without him. I'll have to give him extra treats when we head back in."

[jasonwright]

"That's what he was going for. He's very vein like that." Jason grins. Watching Iris' reaction to all his work is satisfying and he lightly tweaks her cheek. "I'm glad you like everything."

[littleredsiren]

She squirms away from him with a grin. "I love everything," she corrects. "I know I've said it a few times already but... This is just amazing. I can't believe you did it all in ten minutes."

[jasonwright]

It feels good to hear her say that, especially since he prepared everything as more of a way to express himself without saying too much. "I'm very fast when I want to be."