A Breath Away

"It's alright, I'll stay here with you," Clayton replied, as if it was only natural. "Sleep."

As Hazel stared at him, he said, "You often came by to visit and take care of me when I was staying in the hospital before."

"You were hurt because of me," Hazel pointed out.

"I always repay a favor a hundredfold. You don't have to be so formal with me, Ms. Winslow," Clayton said with a determined tone.