Chapter 11

Terry Baker and Grayson Hughes

Chapter Eleven: The Angel You Don't Know

Terry's POV

I knew it was him. When I opened my eyes and saw Grayson, I couldn't actually believe that he was in my hospital room. I have tried fighting every romantic feelings that I have towards him, but its not working. Not only is he good looking but he cares for me. He cares about me in a way that I have never seen anyone been cared for. And now, there he is, standing there trying to read my facial expressions.

After I told everyone to leave so that I can speak to Grayson alone, he has done nothing but stare. He probably thinks I'm going to throw a fit since that's the only thing I have been doing lately. You know what, screw Ray. I have an amazing guy who is willing to love me and take care of me, why am I refusing again?

"Grayson." I call his name sparking something in him that causes him to smile.

"Yeah." He responds and comes closer to my bedside.

"Don't you have business to take care of? I mean, you are here and I'm assuming maybe you might have somewhere to be." And why the hell did I just say that?

"No business is more important than you Terry." Grayson says in a soothing voice.

"Tell me, why me? Why do you like me so much?"

"I don't know. I really don't know, but I'm ready to spend the rest of my life finding out." He says taking my hand and intertwining our fingers. Shit! Am about to loose it. And truly before I know it, tears start coming down.

"I've tried fighting it but... I have fallen in-love with you." As the words fall from my lips, Grayson takes out a big breath and embraces me. He separates our bodies slowly while looking straight in my eyes. All of a sudden, he presses his lips to mine and my body goes senseless immediately. My lips part without my knowledge, which Grayson took as a sign to slip his tongue into my mouth. My entire body tingles from the action, which cause Grayson to grin against my mouth.

My mind goes completely blank except for the fact that Grayson was a really good kisser. And also the fact that certain parts of my body were starting to like what was happening too, if you know what I mean. Everything about the kiss was passionate, slow, and sensual.

Our lips melted together as the kiss deepened and became more heated. Grayson took even more control, with his mouth gentle and yet desperate, soft and yet strong against my lips. Grayson's tongue caressed the insides of my mouth, trying to taste every corner of it. My hands loosened around his wrists and move to the back of his neck pulling the rest of his body down on the bed. I moan into the kiss as I shuddered with complete submit, melting against Grayson. He slowly breaks away from the kiss, causing me to whine.

"Don't....Stop." I say out of breathe as I try to reach for his lips again.

"We are in the hospital. We can't." He say poking my nose in a playful manner.

"And why not?" I ask pouting and crossing my arms.

"Because....."

"Because what?" I say pulling him closer to me.

"Because I have to go and take care of some medical financial stuff." He says making me frown. What if he thinks I just want him for his money?

"You don't have to do that."

"Right, and I don't have to love you either, and yet look at me." He kisses my temple and goes out of my room. What just happened? He is truly amazing. As I think back to the amazing kiss that just occurred, a knock came through my door followed by it opening.

Raymond.

"Raymond? What are you doing here?" I ask in disbelief.

"What? I can't come see my boyfriend while he is in the hospital?" He says sitting next to me and making himself comfortable.

"Where were you when I need you before?" I sat up so that I can break up with him properly. "I needed you Ray. You weren't there."

"Terry I'm sorry. I actually had to go to New York. The situation at the headquarters was very serious." Ray explains.

"My condition was serious too Ray. I needed you here by my side."

"I know. I know. Please forgive me babe. You know my kind of job. Duty calls."

"So your duty was more important than my health?"

"I haven't said that Terry. I haven't. You know am responsible for an entire section at my office, you know that."

"And here I though you were responsible for me."

"I am Terry. I am responsible for you." He says taking my hand in his hands. I look at him to see any sign of honesty but I don't. Before I could say anything the door opens revealing Grayson. Awkward silence.

"Umm... Forgive me for barging in. Ummmm.. I will be on my way out." Grayson says turning around starting to leave.

"No Grayson. Please come in." I release my hand from Ray's hands. "Please." Grayson turns around and comes back in the room making Ray confused. "Ray this is Grayson. He's the one who just too care of my bill, am assuming." I smile at Grayson.

"Nice to meet you. Thanks for everything." Raymond extends his hand to Grayson, and they have a handshake. Ray is an idiot.

"Grayson, meet Ray. My friend." I say with attitude in my voice. Ray was shocked from my sentence, but he tries to act normal.

"Anyhow, how are you feeling now, are you getting better." Ray asks.

"Yes I am. Thanks to Grayson. You see for some time now, Grayson has been showing me so much attention. But I turned him down because of you." I try to signal Ray with my face to tell him where this conversation was going.

"Terry it's over now. Am back. Am back to stay for you." He gives me a reassuring smile.

"Ray, it takes more than words to show  that you love someone. It takes care. It takes attention. It takes devotion. Grayson has shown me all that." I explain.

"So what are you trying to say?" Ray asks angrily.

"That you are devoted to your job. Grayson is devoted to me." I shrug at the obvious.

"Terry, are you telling me that I'm going to loose you because I'm dedicated to my job?" Ray asks.

Stank face.

"Terry, please try to understand okay. Just give me a little time. Everything will change. Trust me." He pleads. I look over to Grayson who is trying his best not to seem uncomfortable but is failing miserably.

"You've run out of time Ray. It's too late." I say grabbing Grayson's hand and pulling him closer to me. I pull my upper body up so that he can have space to sit. After Grayson sits down, I snuggle into his body wanting the warmth that he provides.

"Terry, I hope you know what you are doing because the devil you know, is better than the Angel you don't know. I'll excuse you both." And with that, I watched as Raymond Cole exited my life forever.

"That's who you were rejecting me for?" Grayson asks after a moment of silence.

"Hey... What's important is that we are together now." I tilt my head backwards stealing a kiss.

"True. I love you."

"I love you too Grayson. And thanks for not giving up on me."

"Wouldn't dream of it."

#Trayson or #Gerry (Which Ship Name?)