Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
“No, it’s too late for that.”
Mia could only avert her gaze, feeling embarrassed. Timothy’s firm grip on her shoulder prevented her from moving away, leaving her with no choice but to stay put.
If it weren’t for the fact that Timothy was going to donate his bone marrow for Ginger, she would have pushed him away long ago..
Despite Mia’s discomfort, she could only endure the situation for now.
Timothy seemed too embarrassed to ask for a nurse or Heath’s help, which was why he had requested Mia to stay beside him.
Soon, the sound of splashing reached Mia’s ears, intensifying her awkwardness.
It was the first time she had ever heard sounds of Timothy using the restroom, making it a truly unique experience.
Shortly after, the sound stopped, replaced by the rustling of clothes.
Mia’s ears gradually turned red. “Are you finished?”
Timothy murmured, “Mm¨Chmm.”
Feeling his hand return to her shoulder, Mia blurted out, “Wait, you haven’t washed your hands, have you?”
Timothy hesitated before admitting, “Well, I didn’t wash this one!”
Just then, the restroom door swung open.
Panic flashed across Mia’s face as her eyes darted toward the door, only to find Caleb standing there with a nosy expression. “Sorry for barging in,” he spoke up.
Mia figured that Caleb must have misunderstood the situation.
Timothy’s demeanor turned cold. “Get lost!”
“Fine then!”
Caleb swiftly closed the door behind him and explained himself outside the restroom,” Please don’t get the wrong idea, guys. I don’t have any weird fetishes!
“I heard a noise from the restroom and thought Tim might have fallen, so I pushed the door to check. Oh, wait, I just remembered that I left my clothes drying outside at home. I’ll head back now.”
With that, Caleb left quickly. He certainly didn’t want to be the target of Timothy’s piercing stare.
The restroom remained uncomfortably silent, as a blend of awkwardness and embarrassment hung in the air.
Mia couldn’t bear it any longer. She pushed past Timothy and hurried out of the restroom, feeling deeply embarrassed by what had just happened.
Not long after, the sound of running water could be heard coming from the restroom.
A few moments later, Timothy emerged, leaning against the door, his movements slow and deliberate.
Mia watched him closely, wondering why he was suddenly able to walk steadily.
But before she could finish her thought, Timothy’s body swayed for a moment before suddenly collapsing to the ground.
“Be careful!”
Mia dashed over quickly, attempting to help him up, but she underestimated Timothy’s weight.
She found herself unable to hold him, and they both tumbled to the ground together.
As the force of the impact sank in, Mia braced herself for the expected jolt, realizing there was no carpet to soften their fall.
But as she shut her eyes, she noticed the sensation wasn’t as painful as anticipated. Instead, the floor felt strangely soft.
As Timothy’s muffled groans reached her ears, she opened her eyes to find him lying right beside her, his clean¨Cshaven jaw and handsome features just inches away.
He had one hand shielding her head and the other holding her waist.
Rather than falling to the floor, Mia found herself landing on Timothy as he willingly acted as her human cushion.
Feeling concerned, Mia sat up and asked, “Are you okay?”
Timothy clenched his teeth and responded, “How do you think it feels to be pinned down like this?”
Mia hastily stood up, her words tinged with guilt. “I was rushing to grab onto you earlier, but I didn’t realize you were so heavy.”
“So now it’s my fault? It would have been better to fall alone than be someone’s cushion.”
Timothy’s comment stirred a sense of regret in Mia.
She quickly volunteered to go ask for help. “I’ll go get help.”
“Don’t bother!”
“You’re already in this state; why pretend to be tough?”
Timothy grabbed Mia’s wrist firmly, his gaze penetrating. “Help me up,” he insisted.
“Are you sure? I might not have the strength to lift you. What if something like earlier happens again? I don’t want to accidentally injure you!”
Timothy’s lips twitched slightly. “My well¨Cbeing is crucial for Ginger right now. You’d better ensure I’m safe.”
Reluctantly, Mia agreed to help him up. The process was draining; his limbs felt as heavy as a bag of cement.
Nonetheless, Timothy cooperated with Mia’s efforts and managed to stand up. As he stole a glance at her, a faint smile graced his lips.
Mia was so engrossed in helping Timothy onto the hospital bed that she failed to notice his change in expression.
After much effort, she finally reached the bedside, letting out a sigh of relief. “There we go.”
Mia’s feet throbbed painfully, and as she was about to step back, she accidentally stomped on Timothy’s foot.
This caused another loss of balance.
As they fell once more, Mia landed directly onto the hospital bed, with Timothy’s weight pressing heavily on top of her, rendering her unable to move an inch!
Their bodies were pressed against each other, and she could feel Timothy’s intense body heat.
Mia’s heart raced uncontrollably as she frantically tried to push him off, only to end up touching his muscular chest.
Timothy’s voice took on a husky tone. “What are you
Mia’s mind went blank. She never expected that she would kiss Timothy, let alone be the one to initiate it.
She swiftly averted her gaze, her ears flushing bright red. At that moment, she found herself at a loss for words.
All she wanted was to vanish into thin air.
Noticing her embarrassment, Timothy’s mood lifted unexpectedly. “Are you feeling shy?”
Mia immediately became displeased. “It was completely accidental. Why would I feel shy? I just find the situation a bit awkward!”
“Given our relationship, there’s no need for awkwardness.”
Upon hearing Timothy’s audacious remark, Mia wanted to push him away. “Hey Mr. Barrett, how about you get up first? Your current behavior might come off as a tad inappropriate, don’t you think?”
Timothy didn’t budge. Instead, he looked at her sternly. “You were the one who stepped on my foot, causing us to fall. Let’s approach this rationally, shall we?”
“Then please get off me first!”
“My leg is numb!” Timothy retorted.
Mia doubted his leg was really numb.
Just then, the hospital room door swung open as the doctor entered. “Mr. Barrett…”
Mia turned to see the doctor at the entrance. Overcome with embarrassment, she quickly covered her face with her hands.
Timothy immediately got up and leaned against the headboard, his expression serious as he addressed the doctor, “What’s the matter?”
“Mrs. Barrett’s condition isn’t serious; it was just a fainting spell.”
Timothy remained composed, replying, “I see.”
Despite his initial inclination to leave, the doctor hesitated before continuing, “By the way, Mr. Barrett, since your bone marrow donation is scheduled for tomorrow, I suggest avoiding strenuous activities, including sexual activity, in the next few days. It’s not conducive to your health.”
Timothy was taken aback by this direct reminder.
With her face still covered, Mia swiftly responded to the doctor’s statement, explaining, It’s not what you’re thinking. I was just helping him up, and we accidentally stumbled. Nothing inappropriate happened.”
“Hmm, I see, but it’s still important to be cautious!”
Mia felt frustrated. It seemed the doctor didn’t fully believe her explanation.
Shortly after, the doctor left, leaving only the two of them in the hospital room.
Exasperated, Mia sat upright on the bed and shot a glare at Timothy, who was leaning against the headboard calmly. It seemed that men had thicker skin than women in situations like this!