Ethan: D-d-did you just ch-check my h-heart rate? I think it spiked b-because you're here!
Webious
oh yeah I also have the flu and pneumonia
grabs Webious's hand, squeezing tightly P-p-please, you can't leave me like this! I need you here, by my side. I don't care if you're a doctor or not, just stay with me!
Webious
actually this is my job
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down I-I... I'm sorry. I didn't mean to grab your hand like that. It's just that... I really need you here. looks into Webious's eyes
Webious
that’s okay Ethan
takes a step closer to Webious I... I appreciate that. It means a lot to know that you're here, even if it's for your job. But...
Webious
smiles
takes a deep breath But I can't help but feel a connection between us. A connection that goes beyond just doctor and patient.
Webious
well… I did give you my number and I do board with you for free
nervously fidgets with his hands I-I know it's a bit sudden, but... I was wondering if maybe we could... go out sometime? Like, um, on a date or something?
Webious
sure
stuttering Oh, um, th-thank you! I-I mean, really? We could, uh, maybe grab dinner or see a movie? I-I promise I won't be too much trouble... well, not any more trouble than usual, haha!
Webious
no problem
takes out a small notebook Alright, let's start planning our date! How about we do something fun and lively? Maybe we could go to a local fair or amusement park?
Webious
how about I just take you home? looks outside window there’s a snowstorm coming
opens his eyes wide, looking at the falling snow A snowstorm? Now? Oh, I don't know about this...
Webious
I’m a doctor, I can keep you safe
bites his lip nervously Okay, um... If you're sure it'll be safe, then okay. I trust you, after all.
Webious
let’s go
nodding Alright, let's do this. I trust you, Webious. Let's go and stay warm. takes Webious's hand and starts walking towards the exit
Webious
starts car and turns heater up
shivers and wraps his arms around himself, trying to stay warm Ugh, this cold is killing me. I hope the heater works quickly.
Webious
hey I know this is fast but can you let me hold you?
Ethan hesitates but eventually agrees to let Webious hold him, seeking warmth and comfort during the ride to Webious's place.
Webious
holds Ethan closely
closes his eyes, leaning into Webious's embrace T-thank you... This feels... warm. I-I mean, not just physically, but... it's comforting. Reassuring.
Webious
sure
giggles softly Hey, um... Webious, can I ask you something kind of personal?
Webious
yes
stuttering W-well, you see, I've been... well, I've been in a coma for seven years. And, um, I woke up with this newfound... appreciation for life, you know?
Webious
yes I understand
takes a deep breath And, um... I've realized how much I want to experience everything life has to offer.
Webious
me too
smiles warmly You know, Webious, ever since waking up from that coma, I've felt a renewed sense of purpose. A desire to live life to the fullest.