Yuree
He came with them ? I thought as they walked into the room .
I watched as my Mom , Gus and Bee walked in .
I was beyond curious , what was he doing with them ? Had they met outside ? I wondered looking at them all .
I hadn't known it was him at first with his different clothes . Who is the guy with the black mask ? I had thought but then his eyes had locked on to mine and I knew it was Bee . He was the only person I knew who looked at me like that .
But where did he get his clothes ?
I thought .
Bee's clothes before had been dark and pure black which gave him a look of mystery and unfathomable deepness. He was like a moving shadow under the shade of the tree . A deeper black than the black around him .
With his new clothes his dark look vanished replaced by a light feeling of shadows .
With his black ebony hair out and his hands swaying in slow motions slightly as he moved . His black shirt and grey short gave him a glazed appeal like grey mist at night or lucid smoke in a dark void .
His arms which had been hidden under his cloak , were now exposed .
I was stunned to see his muscular build , he was lean aswell as muscled and not grotesquely either .
His equally muscular legs flexed as he moved with a slow and rough step .
He was like a piece of obsidian carved into flesh and blood .
I shook my head to get such thoughts out .
Yuree behave ! I reprimanded myself .
" Yuree how are you feeling ? " mom said coming over and giving me a soft hug .
She smelled like beer and sausage which made me cringe .
" I'm fine , mom . " I answered and looked at Bee as he took the same seat from yesterday and looked at me intently .
I smiled despite myself , " hi Bee . " I said warmly .
" Hello nymph . " he said and the other two chuckled . Honestly that nickname would be the death me !
It was so embarrassing .
" So kid , how is hospital life ? " Gus asked and I internally sighed before answering .
" It's okay . Nothing to do most of the time though . " I said , " and the food taste really bad. Did you bring me something tasty ? "
Mom smiled softly and lifted something from the bag she was holding .
It was a sardine wrapped in plastic .
My eyes light up with expectation . Was it really for me ? I thought with glee .
She handed it over to me and I immediately tore at the plastic . I hadn't had something like this in ages !
I lifted the sardine and bit into it . I slowly chewed and savored the flavor my tongue doing a dance of pleasure at eating something delicious .
I finished the fish in two more bites and looked at my mom expectantly.
She had to have more ! Please !
" No , I don't ." She said shaking her head , " You can have more ... when get home today . "
" Fine , " I said in a huff . I doubted I'd get any , mom could be really stingy .
" Now , what's this I hear about you needing a wheelchair ? " she said to me and I looked at her .
" Doctor Fishyton thinks it might be easier and less risky for my injuries . " I explained ," but he also thinks I should get crutches since they mean I won't get lethargic and I can move around more . But I need someone to help me with the wheelchair or crutches since my leg is gonna be cast and my arm in a sling ."
" I don't know why Lewis always thinks he knows best ." Gus said and I frowned at him .
" Maybe because he's the doctor . " I said wryly and Gus grunted .
" Well , I don't think the wheelchair is such a good idea . It's pretty expensive work . " Mom said ," how will you get up the stairs ? Or go to school ? I can't help you all the way to your desk . "
" I know but if I get the crutches it will be the same thing . " I said , " I can't do it on my own yet . I need someone to help me and ... you and Gus can't. "
" Who says I can't ? " Gus put in and me and mom gave him a ' can you really ? ' look until he looked down pensively .
" I have a idea though . " mom said said with a excited smile , " infact it was just what I said last night when I took Bee home with us ."
Wait , what !?
I looked at Bee and he looked back at me . Did he stay in my house last night ? I wondered .
" Bee ... stayed at our house ? " I asked Mom and she smiled softly .
" Yes , he did . " she said and then she frowned ," After seeing where he was staying I couldn't help it . I honestly have no idea why some people ... nevermind . He's staying with us now , that's what's important ."
" It's important how ? " Gus asked her after snapping his fingers in front of her face to get her attention .
" Because Bee can help Yuree through his physical therapy . We both know we can't . I have work and you can't do it , we both know that ." She smiled at Bee ," Bee could help Yuree and it would be way for him to pay for staying with us . I'm generous but I ain't a saint. " She added with a meaningful look at Bee .
Bee tilted his head , " You want me to look after the nymph ? "
Mom's eyes shined with amusement ," Yes , the nymph . It would be good for everyone ... but I won't force you . Do you mind doing it ? "
Bee looked at me intently ," Yes . I want to look after him . If ... he wants me to . "
I bit my lip , my head felt hot again. I'd been listening to this idea with a pumping heart and some expectancy .
I was against the idea . Not at all ... I was worried that things would get complicated between Bee and me .
I lost my focus and became flustered around him . I didn't want to do something later that we would both regret .
I sighed internally , I didn't have any other choice though .
" It's okay . " I answered ," I'm totally fine with Bee looking after me . "
" Good . That's settled then . " Mom said with a soft smile ," Now Lewis told me that you have to go to physical therapy after you get the cast in a few hours . I have to get to work though . "
She turned to Bee , " Do you mind staying with Yuree for the day ? Since your going to be helping him , it's better you stay for the therapy . "
Bee shook his head ," I don't mind . I will stay with Yuree ... for as long as he wants ."
" Don't you mean ' nymph ' ? " Gus said and laughed uproariously .
I glowered at him , it wasn't funny !
" Nymph did you sleep well ? " Bee asked me and I opened my mouth to answer but slightly hesitated .
I had slept alittle restlessly , I'd had bad dreams about being chased by Steve's gang and sometimes Bee would save me but then he'd vanish and I'd be all alone .
It was not a good night to say the least but I wouldn't let him or Mom get worried .
" It was okay . " I lied and then Bee narrowed his eyes at me .
Did he know I was lying ? I thought uneasily , I hoped not .
" Morning everyone . " Doctor Fishyton said entering the room , we all turned to him , except Bee who kept looking me . But I was getting used to it so it didn't bother me .
" So Yuree , have you talked to your mother about what you decided ? " Dr Fishyton asked me .
" Yes ," I said nodding my head ," mom says I should get the cast and sling along with crutches . "
" Mmmm ," Dr Fishyton put a finger on his chin and looked thoughtful ," that's alright. It's your life but who is going to look after you the whole time ? Your mother is going to be working at the rainbow factory and Gus ... well he's Gus -"
" Hey , I'm standing right here , you know ! " Gus said angrily but Dr Fishyton just gave him a simple smile .
" Yes , you are . " he said and then turned back to everyone else ," That said , I'm curious how Yuree's going to go on . He needs assistance until his injuries heal and that could take weeks . "
" I know , that's why I asked Bee here to stay with us and look after Yuree . " Mom said with a smug look .
Dr Fishyton looked down at Bee who had been ignoring him this whole time but feeling the eyes on him Bee looked up at the doctor .
" Hello , doctor " Bee said quietly
" Hello young man ... I mean Bee . How are you ? " Dr Fishyton said with a smile .
" I'm fine . Mrs Rosi is allowing me to stay at her home and I don't have to stay at my spot anymore ." Bee replied and I furrowed my brows .
His spot ? Did he mean the alley way ? I thought curiously , had I been right ? Did he really there ?
Dr Fishyton on the other hand kept his face with his simple smile .
" That's good , very good . " he said and then he turned to me ," Well Yuree since your family has a plan, I suppose the only thing left is to get you into physical therapy as soon as possible . After you get your cast , of course. "
I nodded my head feeling uneasy . I hated this feeling , I was anxious and bubbling with apprehension .
I was scared , I thought sadly .
" Can I come with you ? " Bee said looking at me and I startled .
I looked at Dr Fishyton questioningly , could he come with me ?
" He can come too. He has to , If he's going to be looking after you for the next several weeks. " Dr Fishyton said with a small chuckle .
I looked at Bee and saw he was looking at me again .
And for the first time I wondered if I really was that beautiful as he said ... or if he liked me .