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]

"Why are you hiding?" he asks, brushing the hair from her face. Jason knows she's gets shy sometimes, but she looks like there's something distracting her.

[littleredsiren]

" 'M not hiding," she mumbles, focusing on her finger as she sketches little designs across his chest.

[jasonwright]

"Your face is buried in my chest. Maybe I'm wrong, it just looks like a hiding pose."

[littleredsiren]

She cringes internally. "I'm just being silly, don't mind me. Your chest is nice. I love y-your chest," she replies, voice cracking slightly.

[jasonwright]

He looks a little confused by that. "You...love my chest?"

[littleredsiren]

She's kicking herself in her head, over and over. "Th-that's what I said, isn't it?"

[jasonwright]

No he's really confused, mostly because of her expression. "Yeah...why do you sound defensive about that?"

[littleredsiren]

"I don't sound defensive!" she protests, biting down on her lip hard.

[jasonwright]

"Okaaaay..." She's definitely defensive right now. "Did I do something wrong?"

[littleredsiren]

"No!" she gasps, upset that she made him think that. "Never! I'm sorry, I'm just being dumb!"

[jasonwright]

"Oh. Good." He almost sighs in relief. "Why are you being dumb then?"

[littleredsiren]

"Because I'm a dumb person with dumb emotions?" she suggests, tilting her head, sending her hair cascading over his chest with the motion.

[jasonwright]

Jason reaches up and brushes a thumb along her cheek. "You're not a dumb person with dumb emotions, Iris."

[littleredsiren]

She leans into his hand with a small, wry smile. "I am, but you're sweet for saying that."

[jasonwright]

"Guess I'm dumb too then," he suggests. "Now get under the covers and cuddle me."

[littleredsiren]

"So demanding," she drawls, glad the subject has lapsed as she rolls onto the bed next to him, dragging the blankets over them and cuddling up against him.

[jasonwright]

"Just one day out of the week." He lays back on the bed, opening an arm for her to curl up on his and wraps his arm around her waist. "I kind of like you, you know."

[littleredsiren]

She kind of hates him a little right now, in a loving way. "Mmmm... I kind of like you too," she chuckles.

[jasonwright]

He smiles to himself and kisses the top of her head. "I'm glad, or that'd make all this a bit awkward."

[littleredsiren]

Laughing, she lowers her voice to a stage whisper. "Shhh... I'm actually just using you for your body."

[jasonwright]

"Well that's good because my personality sucks," he grins.

[littleredsiren]

"I wouldn't know," she teases, resting her chin on his chest. "I've been too focused on how nice your body is to care."

[jasonwright]

"I'm okay with that, actually. As long as you're looking at me."

[littleredsiren]

"So vain!" she scolds, reaching up to tweak his nose playfully.

[jasonwright]

He laughs and pushes her hand away. "If you're looking at me, then I have your attention which I like."