Eli gets up from the couch. I only just realise he has already packed up his documents and laptop.
I get up and turn the corner just as he enters the bathroom and closes the door. I stare at the door listening to the shower being turned on. I contemplate whether I should go in and join him.
I think about what Diana said and I have to agree with her. I didn't think about how Eli must be feeling. He reacted to seeing someone try to hurt me and had to wash someone's blood off of himself.
I watched him at the MMA gym and the way he fights. He was always the strategic one going on the defense and using his opponent moves against them. Last night was the first time he probably had to use his skills and strike first, much less hurt anyone.
I feel stupid for not considering that.
I slowly tur
