Veronica's Revenge [#2]

Chapter 27

"I'm okay, really. I guess I just used too much power."

"We need to be more careful next time," Johnathan said.

"Try to get some rest, okay honey?" my mom asked.

"I will. Thanks, mom. Thanks, guys."

"We'll leave you now. Sleep well," Alex said.

"Feel better, Mel," Johnathan said.

I smiled at them one last time before they shut the door.

The minute they left, Max looked at me. I could tell he was worried.

"Max, it's okay. You heard the doctor. It's nothing serious. I just need to relax and learn to limit my power usage that's all. Come here."

I patted his side of the bed.

He took a deep breath and walked over, sitting down on the bed.

He didn't meet my eyes.

"This is all my fault. I'm so sorry, Mel."

I cupped his face with my hands, making him look at me.

"It's not your fault. I should've been more careful. You've literally done everything for me and I can't thank you enough."

I kissed his cheek and hugged him.

He hugged me back, rubbing little circles on my back.

I smiled.

"I love you, Max," I whispered in his ear.

"I love you, too, Mel," he whispered back.

We stayed like that for a while. I started to fall asleep and I guess Max noticed.

He pulled away from our hug.

"You're tired. Let's go inside the bed. You need to get some rest, okay?"

"Okay."

We opened up the covers and went inside. Max turned off the lamplight on the nightstand and turned to face me. He kissed my forehead.

"Goodnight, Mel," he whispered.

I smiled.

"Goodnight."