First love

Monica let Khan do as he wished. His obvious gesture was bound to create more annoying rumors, but she didn't care. She simply couldn't when so many bandages filled her vision.

Khan sealed the tent and went straight for the bed inside. Pain and mental exhaustion fought to get a monopoly over his mind, but he remained full of energy. He wouldn't be able to sleep even if he tried.

Monica wanted to reach for Khan, but the many bandages scared her. She couldn't see the full extent of his injuries, so she decided to stay away altogether.

Khan had far different intentions. He stretched his hand as soon as he sat on the bed, and Monica obediently took it. Khan pulled her onto his lap, and her careful fingers began to trace the edges of his bandages.

"Look what they did to you," Monica muttered. "I'll get the infusion and help you the nex-."