26 Healed, part 1

As everyone was fussing over the girl, someone stood outside the room in the hospital. Watching them, observing them through the window.

Snow saw a shadow outside, but when she turned her head, there was nothing.

It was only the docters and nurses that passed by.

She must have imagined it, Snow thought to herself. She's just paranoid, but then of course, who could blame her after what happend.

Her friends continued to fuss over her, joking with each other, not even once realising the change in Snow's mood. She clenched and released her fists so often in a while.

Noctis who was watching Snow the whole time, didn't miss it, there was something different about her.

"Guys, I think we should leave Snow for a little while, so that she can rest." Noctis suggested concerned, earning a thankful look from Snow.

"Ah, yes of course, you must be tired. I apologise for the inconvenience Snow, but we were all so relieved when the doctors called and told us that you made a quick recovery, and that you're awake and well." Ignis apologised.

"Yes, we were all quite worried about you, especially when we didn't see you for the entire day" Fay said, pushing her glasses up.

"Sorry guys, I didn't mean to worry you," Snow said giving an apologetic smile, "well that's all in the past now, all that matters is you get better, it's so lonely without you in the room," Yuna said, pouting like a little child, when Snow saw this she couldn't help but laugh at her best friends' foolishness.

Everyone said their goodbyes and left Snow to sleep.

Snow was feeling tired. All of the people talking, and laughing, really took a toll on her. Snow then realised how much strength she lost, and it was going to take a while before she'll regain that strength.

In the next few days Snow rested, and when she had enough of resting she would began walking around the room. After that she would walk around in the hospital, the doctors didn't like this, as she was supposed to rest, but because she was so stuborn, she didn't mind them much.

Noctis had to come in after the doctors called him saying that Snow didn't want to stay in bed.

When Noctis arrived, Snow was sitting on her bed arguing with some of the nurses.

"I'm fine, really, you don't have to worry," Noctis heard Snow speaking, "Miss, it is our job to worry, your wounds have not healed fully and you can not leave them untreated as it could lead to infection," one of the nurses argued back in a pleading tone.

At that moment Snow spotted Noctis in the door, "Noctis, please tell them that I'm fine and I can leave now," Snow said in a matter-of-fact tone.

Noctis came in and went to stand beside Snow, she thought that he would talk some sense into the nurses, but it was the opposite, "could you please leave us alone for a minute."

Snow rolled her eyes and sighed, he better not tell her she has to stay here longer, she thought to herself.

The nurses left the room, and when the door closes, Noctis turned toward Snow with an expressionless look, before he started talking, "so, would you so kindly care to explain to me why do you want to leave and cause an infection to your wounds" Noctis asked.

"Because there won't be an infection, as I will take care of myself," Snow said in airritated tone, these people are really getting on her nerves. She wonderedwhat they don't understand with, she is fine.

Again Noctis saw something was different about her.

Noctis could see that she was getting irritated, but she is acting like a child. "I know that Snow, but do you want to end up in hospital all over again?" Noctis said in a louder voice.

"My wounds are fine, I am fine, what don't you get!?" Snow roared, she got up from where she sat, "I am a grown woman, I can make my own choices," she said in a lighter town, trying to calm down.

"Oh really, is that so, well if you're a grown woman like you say you are, then stop acting like a child!" Noctis didn't raise his voice much, but it still had a powerful effect making Snow flinch a little bit.

They challenged each other with their eyes for a few minutes before Snow sighed thinking this is stupid. "I just don't want to sit here all day, and Yuna isn't even here, not of my friends are here, as they are on a mission," Snow said in a softer tone looking down.

Noctis expression softened, before thinking of something, "Well, if you want company so bad outside the hospital, come live with me."