Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring

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And in no time, days slipped by, and it had already been one month since her admission to the hospital. Every day brought small victories. Her steps were now steadier, her voice stronger, but her heart was still heavy.

But despite her progress, she and Alexander had hardly spoken. The only time they'd exchanged words was on the day she woke up, and even then, the conversation had been short, heavy with all that was left unsaid. She'd seen him a few times in the hallways, their eyes meeting for brief moments before they both looked away, lost in the tangled web of their history.

She had so much to say to him, but not in front of everyone. What Alexander had done for her deserved more than a passing acknowledgment, more than a simple "thank you" text she had often drafted but never sent.

She had been following him quietly for nights now, as he made his way to the rooftop, lost in his thought.

He would always stay there for hours and then go back to his room.

Once, she had almost approached him. She had taken tentative steps forward, but her courage had faltered, and she had retreated.

Tonight, though, was different. Emma had made up her mind.

She waited until Jaden had left for the night, his usual words of caution ringing in her ears.

Then she snuck out of her room, determination etched in her features. The elevator ride to the rooftop felt like forever, her heart pounding in her chest. And finally the doors swung open and she stepped out into the cool night with the stars twinkling overhead like so many silent witnesses.

Of course, Alexander was there, top, in his usual seat, looking up at the sky but he was obviously lost in his thought.

close enough, he finally noticed her, his surprise evident

his

to start this. I wanted to thank you for everything, for trying to save me even after... even when we can barely manage to stand in each other's presence. You gave me another chance at life, and words will never cover the amount of gratitude. I would forever be grateful, and all I know is that with time, hopefully somehow, maybe one day that I would be repaid in kind." Alexander's gaze held hers, his cold, distant expression softening in a way that took her breath away. His eyes, so often hard and unyielding, now carried an emotion she

do it for you to

mouth to answer, but he delicately cut her off. "I did it because I knew you would have done the same

away, unable to meet his gaze any longer. Deep down, she knew he was right, no matter how painful their

"You don't kn-"

her voice, but he cut her off once more,

"How do

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you

he asked, his eyes running over her as if to confirm she really was all

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of conversation. "Better," he

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nodded, letting his gaze wander away, clenching his jaw. For long moment, the silence fell between them,

one month, Alexander had tried to push thoughts of the

had missed more than four years of their lives, years he never could get again. No matter how hard he tried to focus on the present,