Starcrossed (Starcrossed 1) - Page 101

?Easy. Here, hold on to me,? said Ariadne. ?Wow, I can?t believe

how fast you?re healing. But still, you should lie down for a bit

longer.?

She tried to get her to lie back, but Helen stayed perched on the

edge of the bed and took a few breaths.

?I kinda can?t,? she replied, looking up at Ariadne sheepishly.

?Bathroom, huh? Okay,? she titter

ed nervously. ?I?ll carry you.

Just don?t pee on me.?

Helen laughed gratefully. Ariadne was making an embarrassing

situation as humorous as possible so Helen would feel more comfortable.

It was something Claire would have done. Helen was still

embarrassed, but with a few jokes and little bit of tact, they both

made it through.

?Is it all right if I check and see how you?re healing?? Ariadne

asked politely when Helen was settled back in the bed. ?It would

mean that I would have to lay my hands on you, and I want to

make sure you?re okay with that.?

?You just watched me pee,? Helen responded with an embarrassed

laugh. ?So, yeah, I?m okay with a checkup. But wait?is it going

to hurt??

?Not at all. I?m just going to take a peek, not grow cells. That?s

what really hurts you. If it?s any consolation, it?s no picnic for me,

either. So exhausting,? Ariadne said with a smile as she pushed

Helen, making her lie down.

?Okay,? Helen said uncertainly. She rested against the pillows

and waited for the pain that she suspected was soon to follow, despite

Ariadne?s optimistic denial.

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Ariadne put her hands on Helen?s ribs and concentrated. Helen

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