Innocent beauty

Oh god poor thing.

I could see her pain in her eyes, but she is such a brave girl.

She is bearing the pain and laughing.

May be it's the result of the pain she have beared in the past.

Such a sweet and innocent girl she is.

Such a pure beauty !

There are many girls who need tonnes of make up and expensive clothes to look beautiful and yet they don't catch my attention !

And look at that beauty infront of my eyes.

She is in a hospital dress.

No make up at all.

Injuries all over her body wherever we can see. Bandage on her forehead.

Plaster on her arm.

Yet she is more beautiful than any girl I have ever seen !

She is not very fair nor brown.

Her big mesmerizing eyes have emerald colour. The waist length dark brown curls and some loose curls covering her dimpled cheeks.

Her pearl white teeth highlight her baby pink lips.

She is a pure beauty without any artificial beauty products.

I haven't noticed any girl's features ever before. But Ashley ?

She is something else.

I have no words to explain my condition right now.

I mean, just imagine if, this girl have dazed me this much with her hospital dress, injured face and simple smile; what will happen when I'll see her in nice clothes, some make up or no make up but at least after bathing !

I am afraid, my heart would stop beating.

She is marely a teen but, she have the power to keep adults in place and make them do anything she wants them to !

Ok, now I see, why was Derek saying that even Cole is in the competition ?

How heartless of me !

The beauty infront of me is in pain and I am thinking of everything, except her comfort !

I was about to say something but...

" Hey there beautiful, I am Lauren Baker.

I am so sorry about your accident and your pain. Um...

Unfortunately, I too was in the car that hit you.

I got some flowers for you. Here.

I didn't know which flowers you like so, asked the shopkeeper to prepare a bouquet of all the flowers he had.

I hope you aren't allergic to any flowers or their pollens.

And I hope you like it.

If you don't, you can throw that away, I won't mind.

After all, we are responsible for your condition.

I am so sorry. "

Lauren said smiling sweetly at her.

Now, I see why are the girls attracted to this drama queen !

" Hey, don't be stupid !

Why would I throw this beautiful bouquet away ? Don't worry I am not allergic to anything.

And my accident wasn't anyone's fault so, all of you, stop blaming yourselves !

And thankyou so much. "

She said putting the bouquet beside her.

" That's so thoughtful of you, I got fade up of looking at these nurses hovering over me.

You got something for me which will help me survive here.

Thanks once again and these flowers are so beautiful. "

Ashley said with the pretties smile.

" Well, the flowers aren't as beautiful as you are my dear. "

Lauren said winking at her.

And there goes my chance to open my mouth ! And as always, he have impressed the girl in first attempt.

He'll take her away in one swipe and what am I gonna do ?

Watch them enjoying their time together !

Shame on me.

I guess no...

She is looking at me.

He gave her the flowers and started flirting with her; but she is looking at me !

Am I daydreaming ?

This thing is next to impossible.

When Derek and Lauren are present somewhere, no one gets the chance to talk to the girls, unless they have choose some other girl !

She is looking at me !

And my dumbass is only staring at her.

When someone is looking at you, you should approach them.

When Cole nudged me at shoulder, I robotically approached her.

" Hello.

I am Jules Ford.

And... Um...

I was present in that car.

I am so sorry for your injuries.

And particularly, for your fracture. "

I said.

" As I said already, no one needs to apologise me for what happened.

And, my arm was fractured before your car hit me...

Or shall I say, I hit your car ! "

Ashley said chucking.

She was talking with the most adorable and innocent smile I have ever seen !

Everyone laughed at her line, including her and that caused her body ache.

I involuntarily rushed towards her.

I caressed her head.

She sighed in relief and satisfaction and she inclined her head into my hand, like she wanted me to caress her more; which I did and she didn't pushed me away !

" You alright, sweetheart ?

Dominic, give her some painkiller.

She can't bear the pain. "

I said.

" It's alright, Jules.

I am used to bear more pain that this.

A little bit more pain and ugh... "

Ashley said groaning.

And with that, she tried to get up and sit up on the bed and the pain clearly visible on her face.

I put my hand behind her back and helped her getting up.

" Relax dear, we are here.

Let us help you.

You are very strong woman we know, but you don't have to prove it every now and then.

Here, let me help you. "

I said.

I helped her getting up and kept a pillow behind her back to support her back.

Few free curls escaped from behind her ear, I tucked them back in place.

In reaction, Derek and Lauren chocked and Dominic coughed to hide his laugh and I felt embrassed and I didn't wanted her to feel the same so, I backed off quickly.

" Um...

Dominic give her some painkillers. "

I said quickly.

" Sorry, Jules.

I know she is in pain.

But I can't give her any painkillers right now.

She have had more than enough drugs in her system.

I can't give her anymore at this moment. "

Dominic told me

" But... "

I couldn't see her in pain.

" She is underage, Jules !

She can't have more than a particular amount of painkillers.

No doubt, they reduce the pain.

But if, taken in access amount, they can cause side effects.

And we don't want her to face them, do we ? "

Dominic said.

He is right.

We don't want to increase her problems even more.

" Here, I have brought you some fruits.

I didn't know which fruits you like so I brought every fruit he had.

Have which you like and if, you don't like any, you can give them to other patients here.

I won't mind.

Obviously you can't eat all of these before they spoil.

Ha ha. "

I said trying to make her laugh.

" Yeah, you are right !

Thank you for telling that yourself or I wouldn't have gathered the courage to ask you if, I can share them with others, as I can't finish all of them by myself ! "

Ashley said chuckling and we all laughed with her.