That was frustrating - and even more so - awkward. His heart was beating so fast he was afraid she would hear it. 

Aiden really didn't wanted her to feel uncomfortable. Pushing her boundaries was the last thing he wanted to do, and it made him feel worse. His first instinct was to smile at her, but then he realized that there was no point in smiling since it was dark. 

"Ash." Aiden spoke up, raising himself on his elbow and trying not to move his leg. "I'm so sorry, but I think I won't be able to stand up without your help." 

She sighed, and feeling her breath on his face, Aiden realized how close to each other they were. Because of this he couldn't think clearly. Or maybe because of the pain. 

"Is this the same ankle as last time?"

"Haha... yeah." he was glad it was dark so she couldn't see him blush - it probably was his own fault after all. 

"You're so stupid." Ashlyn snorted and Aiden gasped in resentment. 

"I wanted to help you!" he protested. "How was I supposed to know you'd be crawling on the floor?!"

"Well, this is you who's lying on me right now!" she tried to push him away again and he almost screamed as his hurting leg hit the sofa. 

"Could you warn me first, next time you want to move?" he groaned, putting his head on her shoulder. "IT HURTS! Much more than last time!" 

"Sorry." he heard the guilt in her voice. "Can you move a little? Or turn on your side?"  

He raised his head, realizing that she didn't know what to do with her hands, like she didn't wanted to touch him. It hurt him even more than his leg. 

"Umm, I don't think so...?"

They were lying between a low table and a sofa and Aiden couldn't move without making his leg hurt more. 

He felt so helpless.

He hated feel like this. 

This reminded him of his past, and he didn't want to remember that. 

"But I think if you help me to turn on the side, you'll be able to stand up. Just be carefull with my leg, okay? It hurts when I move it." 

"Okay", Ashlyn sighed again. "I dont know how do you want to do this, but I'll do everything to get you off me. 

"I'm sorry, Ash, seriously", he mumbled. "It's not my fault there's so little space here." 

"Well, we don't need to blame each other for the power failure. But you have to explain how do you want me to stand up so as not to make your poor leg hurt more.

"Okay. Okay, I think you can help me turn on my right side, cause my right ankle is twisted, if it is twisted in fact, maybe it's sprained, so we have to turn in some way so as not to move my leg, cause if I move, it will hurt much more." 

Just shut up, his mind told him. I know you're nervous around her but that's enough.

"Umm, I don't understand exactly what do you mean, but I know I have to be carefull", Ashlyn grabbed his arms. "Don't talk, just do." 

She tried to slowly slide out from under him, and he propped himself on the floor with his elbow. He turned on his side so as not to move his leg. 

It was long and exhausting and painful, but finally he lied on the floor on his side and Ashlyn stood up. 

"It's throbbing", Aiden laughed, trying not to cry. The pain was getting worse.

"I thought you should go to a hospital, but now I see you don't treat it seriously."

At that moment the light returned.

"Now? Really?!", Ashlyn hid her eyes with her hand, blinded by the light.

"Listen", Aiden took a deep breath. "It's not like that I think it's funny. I just try not not to scream, okay? And I didn't mean you to be in this mess, I wanted it to be a good day. So can you please call the ambulance...?

He swallowed.

Do not break, not in front of her.

She glanced at him, curled up on the floor, then walked around the table and grabbed the bag which was next to it. She took her phone and dialed the emergency number. 

"Wait here", she said, leaving the room. "I'll call an ambulance and let someone know what happened."

I ruined everything, thoughts were running through his head. It was supposed to be a nice day, and now Ash has to call an ambulance and wait here with me. 

Shit. 

Shit, shit, shit. 

Stop thinking. There's no pain. 

Just breathe. 

"Now we wait", Ashlyn informed, returning to the room. She walked over to Aiden and sat down next to him, leaning back against the sofa. "You got yourself into a shit, you dummy. And why the heck jump off that wall without a rope...?" 

"Yeah. I screwed up." he winced as the throbbing in his leg reached his knee. "It was extremely stupid. But I don't regret, the adrenaline was awesome..."

"Idiot." she snorted with a smirk. 

He smiled wider. 

"That's why you like me." 

She sighed, but with a little smile. 

"That's why I like you." 

"Wait- what?" 

She didn't reply, because at the same moment the door opened. Two people in waiter's clothes - a man and a woman - carrying first aid kit entered the room. 

"Hello, I'm Grace and this is Ron", said the woman, crouching down next to Aiden and opening first aid kit. 

"Hi...?" he glanced at her questioningly. 

"We are here to fix your leg before the ambulance arrives." Ron added. "Can you sit up?" 

"I can try", Aiden sighed, preparing for the pain. 

"It looks like you have a serious ankle injury. Grace, please take out the elastic bandage and numb gel."

The next few minutes were some of the most unpleasant of his life. His ankle was more dislocated than he thought. The only thing that kept him from break down was the fact that Ashlyn was sitting next to him the whole time.

"Are you sure you'll be fine?" she asked as the ambulance arrived. 

"I'm sure, Ash. I survived death by being crushed by the ceiling."

"Okay..." she hesitantly reached for hand. Aiden was sure she was blushing slightly - as was he. "Just promise me you'll be more careful next time. And won't jump off the wall without a rope. 

"I promise", he squeezed her hand with a smile. "But I don't promise that I won't do other crazy things."

She rolled her eyes, letting go of his hand. 

And he almost forgot about the pain as he was carried into the ambulance. 

Because he could still feel the trace of her fingers on his hand. 

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And let's end this two-shot on this nice accent ^^

( Quick note, the next oneshot will be according to your requests :P )