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Post by Melimelo on Aug 30, 2006 7:24:04 GMT 10
Luka sat quietly as the paramedics wheeled him through the ER and his eyes were moist as he looked at the familiar faces go by... he was so glad to see those familiar faces .. but one was missing and then he felt someone's arm on his. "Hey Luka ... welcome back.. you gave us quite a scare.." Luka turns his head around knowing that it is Susan and not Abby talking to him.." "Thanks Susan... I owe a lot to Gallant and his army buddies... If he didn't call them up ..... I don't know where I'd be now...." Neela looks up at Gallant and admires his uniform ... he hadn't just gone to help the Doctors without borders.... it was more than that..... and she could see the pride in his face.
Abby stands silently unsure of what to say... the crowd of people that are surrounding Luka now are preventing her from seeing him...she wonders if he looks the same .. if his big green eyes would reflect some of the pain he had been through.. if his smile was still warm and inviting or whether he would be distant and cold and a shadow of his former self. The paramedics disperse the crowd and slowly they move and finally Abby is able to get a glimpse of Luka and seeing him lying their so frail and helpless is a shock and she covers her mouth as she gasps. "Oh..." The gurney moves closer and Luka now sees Abby as he is about to go past... he reaches a hand out and she puts hers out to his and as they pass like ships in the night their hands touch fleetingly for a second and then Luka is passed her and she watches as he is pushed towards the lift.... Luka calls out..."Wait.... " Abby bites her lip as she walks towards the gurney hopeful that Luka was calling for her. "Luka....... are you okay.." Luka takes her hand and tries to speak.... emotion catches him by surprise and she puts her finger to his mouth. "Don't speak..... I understand.. it's okay.... I'll come with you upstairs and help settle you in..." Luka smiles and kisses her hand and mouths the words Thank you to her and she smiles back . Abby keeps looking at Luka and shaking her head... it was hard to believe that this big strong man that she had come to rely on was lying there so helpless and she wanted to reach out to him and hold him close and tell him how much he means to her and how she couldn't bear it if something happened to him.. but this was not the right time and she will wait....... Luka holds Abby's hand...... he wants to hold her in his arms... but not like this .... he needs to be strong and be the man that she knows and trusts... he feels too weak and only a shell of his former self..... his soul has been tested and his heart has been aching........but he is holding her hand and he is safe... that's all he needs for now...
To be continued
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Post by Maryna on Aug 30, 2006 17:52:44 GMT 10
interesting too see luka so vulnerable...but i hope he's going to feel better!
update soon!
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Post by charlieluby on Aug 30, 2006 17:58:39 GMT 10
awww very sweet upd8 xx
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Post by Melimelo on Aug 30, 2006 18:46:30 GMT 10
* small bonus update*
Abby opens her eyes slowly and looks at her surroundings and sits up quickly as she realises she is curled up beside Luka in his hospital bed....she is fully clothed and on top of the blanket . Luka wakes up "What are you doing.." Abby looks at him ..still adjusting her eyes to the light. 'Did I fall asleep ....here next to you..?" Luka nods "Yes.... You were very tired and so was I and I said I woudn't sleep unless you stayed with me.." Abby acknowledges him.. 'That's right ..I was convinced you would drop off to sleep and then I would sneak off home...... I guess the joke was on me " Luka reaches out and touches her face with his hand. 'I'm glad you stayed... but those nurses doing obs on me every couple of hours were a bit confused.." Abby covers her mouth as if she is shocked. 'Oh my god Luka why didn't you wake me up' Luka smiles "I had forgotten how much I liked watching you sleep.... and you must have needed the rest to sleep so soundly.." Abby pushes him in the arm..."Well thanks for the... uh bed for the night... but I am going to try and sneak out of here while I still have some dignity left.." Luka laughs "Forget it Abby...Morris came here before and took photos of you sleeping in my bed...he has probably made posters and hung them in the lounge..." Abby screws her face up with embarrassment. "So .. what do I say...." Luka shrugs "What do you want to say.." Abby shifts her weight to the other leg and avoids his gaze. 'I ..don't know .... before you went to Africa.. I was confused.." Luka looks at her again.."And now...." He questions her and she panics.....what should she say ...should she tell him that she wants them to get back together..or just say nothing and wait for him...."I um.. I know our friendship means a lot to me .. and I don't want to ruin it.." Luka nods.."Me too ... we are good friends and I don't want to loose that either..." Abby shrugs "So .. " Luka's eyes are gazing at her searching desparately for an answer and his body wanting to do so much more.. "Abby .. I want .." Luka motions for her to sit back on the bed" Abby sits on the bed and nervously looks at the ground... Luka leans over towards her and whispers "I want you to know that I have changed.. but my feelings for you have not.." Abby sits there and stares into his eyes ...her lips part slightly as though she is going to say something.. but before she can... Luka manages to find the strength to grab her around the waist and pull her into his lips and he kisses her without release for almost a solid minute before he slowly pulls apart. Abby pants as she tries to regain her breath. "I missed you too Luka..."
To be continued
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Post by jadestar on Aug 30, 2006 19:44:02 GMT 10
mmmmhhhh - that's all I say
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Post by steffi1986 on Aug 31, 2006 2:00:44 GMT 10
soooooooooon sweet, Luka is so lovely so please update soon
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Post by charlieluby on Aug 31, 2006 2:40:53 GMT 10
awww update! x
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Post by lubyfan on Aug 31, 2006 6:48:22 GMT 10
Great updates!
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Post by *Natalie* on Aug 31, 2006 6:54:04 GMT 10
That was amazing! Glad there together
natalie x
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Post by Melimelo on Aug 31, 2006 8:12:29 GMT 10
Luka looked as his reflection in the mirror and the pale and gaunt skin reflected back at him......he was glad to finally be free of the drip that had been attatched to him and pleased to have the strength to move around freely..he splashed water on his face and the cool freshness of the water was gratifying and he turned the tap off quickly knowing now how precious water really is. Luka walks put of the bathroom and sees Abby standing by his bed and reading his chart. "Hey ....why are you reading my chart....it's confidential" Abby puts the chart down 'You don't have anything that I shouldn't know about ...good to see your temp is amost back to normal" Luka smiles "I'm going home today... finally getting back to normal.." Abby looks at him disapprovingly "You are still anaemic Luka...you should stay a little longer.." "I'm signing myself out TODAY.." Abby steps back ...a little shocked at his tone. "Okay then... I let you get on with it then.... I have to get downstairs anyway...I have a shift.." Abby starts to walk out the door..Luka calls out to her. "Wait ....I didn't mean to ..." too late she's gone.
Luka walks into his apartment and it's dark and stuffy....he turns on a light....the hospital Id bracelet scratches at his wrist and he rips it off as he sits on the couch and puts his head between his legs....why was he so angry...why did he speak so harshly to Abby..she has only tried to be his friend..what was wrong with him..? Luka walks into the kitchen and picks up a stack of mail...Abby must have collected it for him..he had given her a key to go and check on things while he was away. The mail is mostly bills and medical journals....but there is one postmarked Africa....Luka stares at it for a moment and then picks up all the mail and hurls it straight at the wall. Luka sits there on the couch most of the day and flashbacks of Africa continue in his head and occasionally he manages to sleep ..but more often than not he wakes up and is in a cold sweat. The doorbell had woken him and he rubs his eyes as he gets up to open the door. It's Abby and the sight of her standing there is like a dream and he takes a moment to react.. "Um hi.. do you want to come in.." Abby walks past him and glances at his face. "You look flushed..." she puts her hand on his forehead and feels him burning up" "Your temp is back up ... I knew you shouldn't have gone home so soon... have you been taking your meds..?" Luka doesn't answer her questions and just shrugs as he sits back down on the couch. Abby sits next to him and he leans against her. 'Do think maybe all the stress of your ordeal is catching up with you and maybe you need some counselling..?" Luka looks at her with despair in his eyes and he reaches down and kisses her..."I just need you to stay here for a while.."
to be continued...
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Post by Caffy on Aug 31, 2006 8:31:14 GMT 10
he splashed water on his face and the cool freshness of the water was gratifying and he turned the tap off quickly knowing now how precious water really is. [glow=purple,1,300]I really like that part (well, unno, as well as the whole thing) but I just like the fact he hasn't forgotten and stuff, and when you think about how much water we do waste and stuff it's like. Woah. And yeah, I also love small details like that
Also I love how Abby is the supporting role in this fic, not saying it's bad when Luka isn't the supporting role, personally I find it easier to write mostly from Abby's point of veiw because well, she's a woman and I'm a woman and therefore I find it easier to um.. Write for a woman?... Yeah... But I think it's great and very different unno, that it's Luka that needs Abby not the otehr way round and yeah, I think you got that anyway... I look forward to your update with much. um. Anticipation. Thats the word [/glow]
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Post by Melimelo on Aug 31, 2006 9:08:39 GMT 10
Thank you for your comments...I am trying to show a different side to Luka and I am glad you noticed
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Post by rorygilmore on Aug 31, 2006 13:55:39 GMT 10
[glow=purple,1,300]But I think it's great and very different unno, that it's Luka that needs Abby not the otehr way round and yeah, I think you got that anyway... [/glow] Yeah, I agree with Cernik, too. This fic is so different and what makes it so interesting, is your different point of view. Like the fact, Cernik said: that Luka is the one who needs Abby and not the other way . Like that, It's really good
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Post by jadestar on Aug 31, 2006 16:01:05 GMT 10
yeah I like it that Luka's the one who needs help... not that I don't like Luka being superLuka as always, but it's an interesting POV to show Luka's vulnerable side. brilliant update
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Post by Melimelo on Aug 31, 2006 16:44:37 GMT 10
Abby tries to turn the eggs and they are stuck to the pan and she notices smoke coming from the grill where she left the bacon to cook. 'Oh crap.... breakfast is ruined.." Luka walks up beside her still wearing his pyjamas and kisses her on the forehead and looks at the mess in the pan. "Don't give up your day job.." Abby frowns.. "I wanted to make you a nice breakfast.." Luka pours himself a coffee. 'I 'm not that hungry.. a slice of toast will be fine..if you can manage it.." Luka smiles with a hint of sarcasm. Abby tips the food into the bin and starts on the toast. "So are you feeling any better today...?" Luka nods .."Yeah I have a bit of energy ..maybe we could go for a walk outside...I don't want to be cooped up in here all day" Abby looks at her watch "Well I don't have a shift today..but I would like to go home and get some fresh clothes....I mean I didn't realise I would end up staying the night." Luka looks down at the ground "Thanks for staying with me last night.. I appreciate it.." Abby smiles..she had no problem staying over and no problem staying with him in his bed either.... but she wasn't sure what it meant..were they together.. or were they just friends and he has barely laid a hand on her albeit he is still quite frail ....she is not sure how to react.. 'Luka should I maybe bring some of my stuff back with me ... you know incase you want me to stay again tonight.." Luka looks at her confused. "Don't you have to go to work in the morning... I couldn't ask you stay again..it wouldn't be fair.." Abby puts her hand up "I don't mind Luka..if you need me ..I'll stay with you tonight.." Luka frowns as he realises how childish he must sound... he is a grown man.. he doesn't need anyone to babysit him and he wants to tell her to stay because he wants her lying in the bed next to him...but without the strength to fulfill his desires he feels less of a man just lying next to her and not actually able to seduce her and make love. "I will be fine Abby .. you don't have to stay with me.." Abby plays with her hair and tries to hide her disappointment at him not wanting her to stay... why can't she just offer to stay, why not summon up the courage and say something.. "Luka...I think that I will go to my place and well .. I am just going to bring some things back .. you are still probably in need of my help and it would be easier if I stay ..otherwise I will be at home worrying about you." Luka turns around and hugs her .... each of them is grinning without the other knowing.
To be continued....
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