We snuck from Aria’s room with spy-like precision, and made our way down the hospital corridor. I was doing my best to make her giggle, because having heard that sound now, I wanted to hear it again. That sound gave me hope that she was lowering her guards towards me. Gave me hope she was enjoying my company... maybe even liked me a little. Or perhaps I am totally losing my mind now? Who knew? But, one thing I did know, was I had to cling to any hope I could. Because without that hope, I officially had nothing...
Aria seemed to like the idea of dodging the views of the doctors, so that was the idea I was going for. I had mentioned it in passing, but her laughter had told me it was a game she thought could be fun. In truth, I doubted they would argue massively with me if I told them what
